Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Locum Trust Grade Doctor

The closing date is 26 September 2025

Job summary

Unlock Your Potential: Trust Grade Junior Doctor at Devon Partnership NHS Trust, fixed term for 12 months.

We invite you to join us as a Trust grade Junior Doctor to be based on Salus Ward and Cypress ward in south Devon. The post holder will be available 9-5 Monday to Friday. The job plan includes 3 days at Salus and 2 days at Cypress ward

Devon Partnership NHS Trust stands at the forefront of mental health and learning disability care, forging partnerships with health and social care providers to support recovery. With an annual budget of £192 million, we impact the lives of over 78,000 individuals across Devon, Torbay, and Bristol. Our commitment to excellence is underscored by our 'Good' rating from the Care Quality Commission, as we strive to become an 'Outstanding' organization.

Main duties of the job

The routine work involves assessing new patients, completing comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment and risk assessment with the support of the MDT. This will also ensure a persons physical health needs are met. Attending and documenting MDT reviews will be an opportunity to develop skills in management of complex presentations to mental health service. Part of the role will be ensuring that appropriate information is shared with Primary Care colleagues and others in terms of ensuring continuity of care, plus communicating well with patients, their families and carers and all other members of the MDT.

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.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£52,656 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-25-0752

Job locations

Torbay Mental Health Unit

Salus Ward

Torquay

Devon

TQ2 7AA


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 Registration with GMC

Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Competent in history taking and examination skills

Desirable

  • Accepts responsibility and able to take leadership for ward based emergencies

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of understanding and application of knowledge
  • Understands principles of medical audit

Interpersonal Skills, Attitude, Team Working Skills, Motivation , Management Ability and Other

Essential

  • Willing to seek help from senior colleagues when appropriate
  • Good team worker
  • Commitment to career progression
  • Sets realistic goals and deadlines
  • Ability to be mobile across a geographical area.

Desirable

  • Good oral and written presentation skills
  • Able to function successfully under stress
  • Able to establish good working relationships with other members of a multidisciplinary team
  • Contributes to departmental training sessions
  • Able to organise own learning
  • Good organisational skills and time management
  • Demonstrates willingness to become computer literate

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 6 Months of NHS Experience
  • Completed re-registration year
  • (or equivalent outside the UK)

Ability

Essential

  • Ability to interview and assess patients and write clear and comprehensive notes

Desirable

  • Demonstration ability to work with persons with mental health problems
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent Registration with GMC

Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Competent in history taking and examination skills

Desirable

  • Accepts responsibility and able to take leadership for ward based emergencies

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of understanding and application of knowledge
  • Understands principles of medical audit

Interpersonal Skills, Attitude, Team Working Skills, Motivation , Management Ability and Other

Essential

  • Willing to seek help from senior colleagues when appropriate
  • Good team worker
  • Commitment to career progression
  • Sets realistic goals and deadlines
  • Ability to be mobile across a geographical area.

Desirable

  • Good oral and written presentation skills
  • Able to function successfully under stress
  • Able to establish good working relationships with other members of a multidisciplinary team
  • Contributes to departmental training sessions
  • Able to organise own learning
  • Good organisational skills and time management
  • Demonstrates willingness to become computer literate

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 6 Months of NHS Experience
  • Completed re-registration year
  • (or equivalent outside the UK)

Ability

Essential

  • Ability to interview and assess patients and write clear and comprehensive notes

Desirable

  • Demonstration ability to work with persons with mental health problems

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Torbay Mental Health Unit

Salus Ward

Torquay

Devon

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Torbay Mental Health Unit

Salus Ward

Torquay

Devon

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical HR Administrator

Aastha Chadha

aastha.chadha1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

22 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£52,656 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-25-0752

Job locations

Torbay Mental Health Unit

Salus Ward

Torquay

Devon

TQ2 7AA


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