Job summary
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for the post of Consultant Psychiatrist on Holcombe ward,
a medium secure rehabilitation unit within the Langdon Hospital campus. This is
a full-time post based at Langdon Hospital, Dawlish, Devon.
The Forensic Service at Langdon Hospital under Devon Partnership NHS
Trust provides an inpatient and consultation liaison service for the 1.5
million population of Devon and Cornwall. There are currently 8 substantive
consultant psychiatrists/nurse consultant within the Forensic Directorate. You
will be joining a supportive and friendly consultant peer group which meets on
a weekly basis. Holcombe ward has an established nursing team including a ward
manager, psychology team, occupational therapist and OT assistants, a Specialty
clinician, a dedicated ward social worker, a higher trainee in Forensic
Psychiatry (ST5), pharmacist, sports and activity workers, physiotherapist and
GP provision.
We would love to hear from
you if you are an enthusiastic and forward thinking consultant willing to take
a leading clinical role in our forensic inpatient mental health services. Personal
values and a patient centred approach are of utmost importance to the peer
group.
Main duties of the job
Holcombe ward is a 15 bed medium secure ward and provides treatment for patients who
have significant mental health treatment needs and have a history of violence.
The ward supports individuals who largely been stepped down from the admission
ward (Ashcombe). Holcombe ward also admits patients from other prisons, PICUs,
LSUs and more rarely direct emergency admissions from custody. The Consultant
Psychiatrist will lead a multi-disciplinary team and will also provide a
forensic psychiatric liaison and assessment service for Devon and Cornwall
residents in high secure hospitals, prisons, local psychiatric units and
independent facilities.
Main
duties will include leading and co-coordinating the care of 15 male patients,
attending/chairing daily zoning meetings, weekly care review meetings, CPA
meetings, weekly risk review meetings, directorate operational management
meetings and attending HCR-20 meetings.The post holder will prepare reports and provide oral evidence for Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers hearings. They will liaise with the Ministry of Justice and other agencies such as courts, probation, and MAPPA. Responsibilities also include supervising ward doctors, core and higher trainees during placements on Holcombe Ward. There are opportunities to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research, and quality improvement. The post holder will receive daily support and advice from a friendly peer group, with formal meetings held weekly.
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
Management
Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers.
- Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements.
Desirable
- Management training / experience.
- Experience of involvement in service development.
Experience
Essential
- Prior experience working in an Inpatient Mental Health Team.
- Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings, especially the community.
- Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Evidence of development of special interest in Inpatient & Forensic based Psychiatry.
Research
Essential
- Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
Desirable
- Aptitude for and practical experience of research.
Aptitudes and Values
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.
- A commitment to respect, inclusiveness and diversity.
- A team player able to inspire and support staff at all levels of training and across professional disciplines.
- A commitment to continuing professional development.
- A commitment to multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.
Desirable
- Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
- A track record of implementing service initiatives.
- A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
- To hold Approved Clinician status at the point of taking up post.
- Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview
- Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Desirable
- MRCPsych
- CCT/CESR in forensic Psychiatry
Teaching and Supervision
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
Desirable
- Evidence of additional teaching skills.
- Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.
- Experience in Clinical Supervision.
Person Specification
Management
Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers.
- Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements.
Desirable
- Management training / experience.
- Experience of involvement in service development.
Experience
Essential
- Prior experience working in an Inpatient Mental Health Team.
- Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings, especially the community.
- Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Evidence of development of special interest in Inpatient & Forensic based Psychiatry.
Research
Essential
- Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
Desirable
- Aptitude for and practical experience of research.
Aptitudes and Values
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.
- A commitment to respect, inclusiveness and diversity.
- A team player able to inspire and support staff at all levels of training and across professional disciplines.
- A commitment to continuing professional development.
- A commitment to multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.
Desirable
- Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
- A track record of implementing service initiatives.
- A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
- To hold Approved Clinician status at the point of taking up post.
- Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview
- Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Desirable
- MRCPsych
- CCT/CESR in forensic Psychiatry
Teaching and Supervision
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
Desirable
- Evidence of additional teaching skills.
- Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.
- Experience in Clinical Supervision.
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).
