Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry Salus Ward *ERP*
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Torquay
Salary
£113,565 – £150,569
Posted
5 days ago
About the role
Devon Partnership NHS Trust is seeking an ambitious and compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join Salus Ward, a newly developed 16-bed mixed-gender acute inpatient unit for adults of working age. This is an exciting opportunity to provide senior clinical leadership within a modern, purpose-built environment designed to support recovery, safety and high-quality care. As Consultant Psychiatrist and Responsible Clinician, you will provide expert clinical leadership for patients admitted to Salus Ward, including those receiving informal care and those detained under the Mental Health Act. Lead assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and risk management for adults experiencing acute mental health difficulties. Provide visible consultant leadership across inpatient and urgent care pathways, supporting timely, patient-centred decision-making. Work collaboratively with community teams, home treatment services and inpatient colleagues to support safe flow and effective discharge planning. Share Responsible Clinician duties with a Multi-Professional Approved Clinician, with RC responsibilities split pro rata. Contribute to the local consultant on-call rota, with cross-cover from consultant colleagues across the area.
Support and supervise two junior doctors dedicated to the ward, contributing to a positive learning culture. If you are ready to bring your expertise, leadership and ambition to a forward-thinking inpatient service, we would be delighted to hear from you.