Job summary
Applications are invited for the Clinical Teaching
Fellow in Adult Mental Health (AMH) post at Livewell Southwest (LSW). This post
will be based within the Home Treatment Team in
Plymouth and has been developed in partnership with the Peninsula
Medical School at the University of Plymouth. It offers an excellent
opportunity to combine clinical practice with medical education in a supportive
and forward-thinking environment. The post comprises 40% clinical commitment within adult psychiatry and 60% teaching.
The successful candidate will be planning a career
in psychiatry potentially with membership of the Royal College of
Psychiatrists. The post would suit a doctor wishing to broaden experience in
AMH Services prior to application of specialty training.
This post will start in August 2026.
Main duties of the job
In applying for this post, you will be particularly
passionate about academic teaching, development and delivering training
opportunities for various grades of medical staff. You will be well organised
and an excellent communicator in order to balance the commitments of both the
clinical and academic parts of the post. There are a host of exciting
development opportunities for the right candidate as you will be working in a
department that has a strong tradition in teaching and training both at
postgraduate and undergraduate levels.
The clinical aspect of the role can be tailored to the successful applicants level of experience and interests with rotational or single placement options in adult acute inpatient, liaison psychiatry, rehabilitation or community mental health teams.
A total of four clinical sessions will be dedicated to the clinical need
of
adults with mental health needs, and up to four are available for academic activities worked flexibly. There will be an expectation that the candidate participates, and leads on, the delivery of weekly teaching
to the medical students, and provides teaching to other trainees. In addition, there is plenty of scope for a special interest.
About us
The University of Plymouth / Peninsula Medical
School is committed to three core aims: outstanding clinical education; strong
social engagement; and world class research. A key strength is its close
relationship with NHS partners, with early clinical contact for all students.
The South West offers healthcare and learning opportunities of exceptional
quality; Derriford is one of Europe's largest hospitals and the only trauma
centre in Devon and Cornwall.
This is a well supported 12-month post (with the possibility of extension) with a
variety of interesting activities in Mental
Health across Plymouth.
It would suit a doctor with membership of the Royal
College of Psychiatrists seeking
to broaden experience in AMHS prior to application to specialty
training, or a trainee wishing to take
time out of
training (although GMC approval would be required in the latter
case) to pursue an academic project.
The department has a strong tradition in teaching and training, both at postgraduate and undergraduate levels.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Clinical Teaching Fellow in Adult Mental Health Job Description for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Clinical Teaching Fellow in Adult Mental Health Job Description for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent.
- Full registration with GMC with a licence to practice.
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
- Higher degree.
- Teaching qualification.
- Eligible for Section 12 Approval.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of four months post graduate experience working in Psychiatry.
- Minimum of six months post graduate work within the NHS.
- Knowledge of current mental health legislation with clear understanding of legislation relevant to adults.
- Ability to interview and assess adult mentally ill and write comprehensive, clear medical notes.
- Ability to manage potentially violent and disturbed patients.
- Ability to form good working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Willingness to undertake work in a clinic and community setting.
Desirable
- Two years post graduate experience in Psychiatry.
- Completion of Core Training Programme in RCPsych Approved Training Scheme.
- Prior experience in writing reports and presenting at First Tier Mental Health Review Tribunals and Hospital Manager Hearings
Teaching
Essential
- Passion for, and experience of, teaching medical undergraduates.
- Confidence in teaching psychiatry.
- Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback on performance to support student's development.
Desirable
- Formal qualification in Medical Education (PGCert Med Ed or similar).
- Experience in facilitating teaching programmes for undergraduate medical students.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent.
- Full registration with GMC with a licence to practice.
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
- Higher degree.
- Teaching qualification.
- Eligible for Section 12 Approval.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of four months post graduate experience working in Psychiatry.
- Minimum of six months post graduate work within the NHS.
- Knowledge of current mental health legislation with clear understanding of legislation relevant to adults.
- Ability to interview and assess adult mentally ill and write comprehensive, clear medical notes.
- Ability to manage potentially violent and disturbed patients.
- Ability to form good working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Willingness to undertake work in a clinic and community setting.
Desirable
- Two years post graduate experience in Psychiatry.
- Completion of Core Training Programme in RCPsych Approved Training Scheme.
- Prior experience in writing reports and presenting at First Tier Mental Health Review Tribunals and Hospital Manager Hearings
Teaching
Essential
- Passion for, and experience of, teaching medical undergraduates.
- Confidence in teaching psychiatry.
- Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback on performance to support student's development.
Desirable
- Formal qualification in Medical Education (PGCert Med Ed or similar).
- Experience in facilitating teaching programmes for undergraduate medical students.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
