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.
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.
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).
