Job summary
We are looking for a middle-grade doctor with excellent personal values
and commitment to patient care. You will be part of a dynamic
multi-disciplinary team at Warren ward, helping patients progress in their care
pathway towards low secure wards or directly to the community. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to join a friendly,
supportive and experienced team.You will work directly
with experienced Consultant Forensic Psychiatrists.The role appeals to
individuals who wish to have a challenging but satisfying workload and to be
part of an established, highly regarded service.
You will be supported in developing excellent relational security skills
and risk assessment and management of patients, majority of whom have come in
contact with the criminal justice system due to their mental health
difficulties. Opportunities will be there to be trained in structured
professional judgement tools like HCR-20 and DUNDRUM. Based on level of
experience, you can also be supported in gaining experience in access
assessments, writing and giving evidence for Mental Health Tribunals with a
view of preparing for applying for St4 posts in Forensic psychiatry (if that is a career path you want to pursue). You will be part of a very supportive excellent
medical peer group. Close supervision and help will be
available. You will be supported to engage in CPD, audit and QI
projects. Along with support to engage in projects that are in
alignment with the directorates vision and needs.
Main duties of the job
Your primary duties
will include responding to the mental and physical health needs of 15
inpatients in a medium secure ward. You will have very close supervision
available from a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist and will also be supported by
the site GP for the management of more complex physical health conditions. You
will be expected to do regular mental state examinations of patients under your
care and provide reports and feedback for 4 weekly care review meetings for
each patient and also their 6 monthly CPA meetings. You will be expected to
take part in a daytime frontline rota to cover emergency physical and mental
health situations on wards where the middle-grade clinician is on leave. You
will be expected to take part in weekly doctors meeting and academic meetings.
You will have opportunity to take part in teaching undergraduate students on
placement at Langdon hospital.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job
Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide
further information on this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job
Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide
further information on this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent.
- GMC registration.
Desirable
- Membership or Affiliateship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
- Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years in basic psychiatric training.
Desirable
- Experience at SHO level or above of working in the field of Forensic Psychiatry.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- Up to date CPR training.
- Ability to apply psychological models to practical situations.
- Evidence based knowledge of forensic psychiatry.
- Knowledge of clinical risk management.
- Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation.
Research
Essential
- Interest in maintaining up to date clinical knowledge base.
Desirable
- Enthusiasm to contribute to research on site.
- Publications in peer reviewed journals.
- IT skills.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Commitment to involvement in on site programme of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical audit and involvement of users and carers in service provision.
Personal Skills and CPD
Essential
- 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.
- Commitment to process of CPD.
- Ability to organise own learning/CPD.
Desirable
- Ability to critically examine practice.
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD.
Practical Arrangements and Physical
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements.
- Ability to be mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance to service need.
Desirable
- Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent.
- GMC registration.
Desirable
- Membership or Affiliateship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
- Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years in basic psychiatric training.
Desirable
- Experience at SHO level or above of working in the field of Forensic Psychiatry.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- Up to date CPR training.
- Ability to apply psychological models to practical situations.
- Evidence based knowledge of forensic psychiatry.
- Knowledge of clinical risk management.
- Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation.
Research
Essential
- Interest in maintaining up to date clinical knowledge base.
Desirable
- Enthusiasm to contribute to research on site.
- Publications in peer reviewed journals.
- IT skills.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Commitment to involvement in on site programme of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical audit and involvement of users and carers in service provision.
Personal Skills and CPD
Essential
- 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.
- Commitment to process of CPD.
- Ability to organise own learning/CPD.
Desirable
- Ability to critically examine practice.
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD.
Practical Arrangements and Physical
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements.
- Ability to be mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance to service need.
Desirable
- Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the post.
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).
