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Unlock Your Potential: Specialist Psychiatrist doctor at Haytor Ward, Torbay Hospital, Devon Partnership NHS Trust. Devon Partnership NHS Trust stands at the forefront of mental health and learning disability care, forging partnerships with health and social care providers to support recovery. The Role: We invite you to join us as a Specialist Psychiatrist at Haytor Ward, a new role working alongside a consultant nurse approved clinician (MPAC) or consultant psychiatrist and a cohesive MDT to provide senior medical inputto this adult acute inpatient ward based at Torbay Hospital. Why Join Us: Make an impact - This role will play a crucial role in developing our acute inpatient offer, a successful candidate will be supported to lead with expertise and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to minimize restrictions on patient treatment. Grow your career - The post holder will be provided appropriate support for developing a portfolio and specialist registration through the portfolio pathway. This includes regular supervisions with the line manager, educational supervisor and the portfolio pathway lead. The trust will fund the first application while submitting the portfolio. Inclusive Working Environment -Join a supportive, diverse culture that values recovery, inclusion and wellbeing. Work-Life Balance - Enjoy competitive annual leave entitlement and study leave opportunities. Open to flexible working according to service need.

The post holder will be providing the senior medical leadership within an Acute psychiatric ward in Torbay. The post holder will be available 9-5 Monday to Friday. The post holder will be based on Haytor Ward, Torbay Hospital. The post holder will work within MDT and offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients on Haytor Ward, inpatient psychiatric service, as well as other expert clinical services in support of patients and their families/carers as judged necessary. Apply now to unlock your potential and join us in creating an inclusive society where mental health and wellbeing are universally understood and valued. Devon Partnership NHS Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Person specification

Essential

Minimum of 12 years medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
Shall meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework found at the following link: https://www.nhsemployers.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/sas-paper-2-specialist-grade-generic-capabilities-framework-2021.pdf
Interest in maintaining up to date clinical knowledge base.
Commitment to involvement in on site programme of clinical governance
Ability to communicate with clarity in spoken and written form.
Flexible approach, keen to accept new challenges.
Punctuality/good time management.
Honesty and integrity.
Well organised.
Willingness and ability to support other professions in achieving their educational aims
Commitment to process of CPD
Ability to organise own learning/CPD
Excellent clinical skills in interviewing and physical and psychological assessment of patients.
Writing comprehensive, clear medical notes.
Ability to manage crises and act independently.
Ability to manage potentially violent and disturbed patients.
Confidence in assessing and managing physical health problems and emergencies.
Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983
Good knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation including the MCA.
Good knowledge of clinical risk management.
Good knowledge of evidence-based strategies for management of psychiatric disorder
MB BS or equivalent
GMC registration.
Meets professional health requirements
Ability to be independently mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner including urgently and in accordance to service need

Desirable

Experience at senior level working in the field of Psychiatry
Experience of Home Treatment or equivalent
Delivering supervision of non-medical prescribers
Enthusiasm to contribute to research on site.
Publications in peer reviewed journals.
IT skills.
Knowledge of evidence-based practice, clinical audit and involvement of users and carers in service provision
Ability to critically examine practice.

Locum Specialist Grade Doctor- Haytor Ward

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