Locum Trust Grade Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry

Job summary

We are looking for a trust grade doctor with excellent personal values and commitment to patient care. You will be part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team at Delderfield ward, helping patients progress in their care pathway towards the community. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to join a friendly, supportive and experienced team.The post holder will work directly with experienced Consultants Ms Katy White and Ms Vanessa Channon. There is another resident doctor in situ on the ward.

The role will appeal 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 mental state examination skills, risk assessment and management of patients with a variety of diagnoses. Opportunities are present for developing your portfolio- either through teaching skills, quality improvement projects and audits. You will be part of a rich and vibrant multi-disciplinary team that includes administrative support. who are very supportive. Close supervision and help will be available at all times. You will be supported to engage in CPD including the regular Exeter Educational Meeting. You will also be supported to engage in projects that are in alignment with the directorates vision and needs.

This is a fixed term position for 6 Months with the possibility of renewal.

Main duties of the job

Your primary duties will include responding to the mental and physical health needs of 16 inpatients in an acute psychiatric ward. You will have supervision available from a Consultant and will also be supported by the MDT in 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 review meetings for each patient. You will have opportunity to take part in teaching undergraduate students on placement.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Delderfield Ward

The Cedars

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5SN

Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

---

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Delderfield Ward

The Cedars

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5SN

Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

---