Job summary
Internal Opportunity: Consultant Psychiatrist
Clozapine Community Initiation Team (4 PAs)
Location: Across the DPT
footprint
Eligibility: Internal applicants only
We are delighted to offer a new opportunity for a
Consultant Psychiatrist to join the newly established Clozapine Community
Initiation Team, a pioneering service designed to improve access to
clozapine treatment for individuals with treatment-resistant schizophrenia.
This role is ideal for a current DPT Consultant looking to
broaden their clinical impact, contribute to service innovation, and work
collaboratively across the Trust to improve patient outcomes.
About the Role
This 4 PA post will provide clinical leadership and
oversight to the Clozapine Community Initiation Team, supporting safe and
effective initiation of clozapine outside of hospital settings. You will work
closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, patients, and carers to ensure
high-quality care and continuity throughout the initiation process.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the Clozapine Community Initiation Team across DPT.
- Assess suitability for clozapine treatment and manage initiation in the community.
- Register patients with monitoring services and maintain consultant responsibility during initiation.
- Monitor physical health and blood results, providing expert clinical advice.
- Evaluate mental state and treatment response throughout initiation.
- Offer specialist guidance to prescribers and healthcare professionals across the Trust.
- Contribute to the development of clinical protocols, safety briefings, and prescribing guidelines.
Who Were Looking For
Youll be an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist with a strong background in managing complex psychosis and a deep understanding of clozapine treatment. Youll be confident in leading clinical teams, making informed decisions, and supporting safe prescribing practices.
Interested? If youre ready to take on a new challenge and help shape the future of clozapine care in the community, wed love to hear from you.
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
Aptitudes and Values
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to provide clinical leadership and expert advice in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.
- Commitment to patient-centered care and service improvement.
- 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.
- A commitment to respect, inclusiveness and diversity
Desirable
- Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
- A track record of implementing service initiatives.
- Experience in policy and protocol development is desirable.
- A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
- CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or equivalent.
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
Desirable
- MRC Psych
- Other professional qualification
- (eg CBT, PSI, CAT ).
- CCT in General Psychiatry
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.
Research
Essential
- Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
Desirable
- Aptitude for and practical experience of research.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in the assessment and management of complex psychosis.
- In-depth knowledge of Clozapine, including its risks, benefits, and monitoring requirements.
- Ability to provide clinical leadership and expert advice in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings, especially the community.
- Experience in working with patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia.
- Knowledge and experience in initiating and managing Clozapine treatment.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Evidence of development of special interest in Community/Inpatient/ based Psychiatry.
- Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.
Person Specification
Aptitudes and Values
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to provide clinical leadership and expert advice in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.
- Commitment to patient-centered care and service improvement.
- 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.
- A commitment to respect, inclusiveness and diversity
Desirable
- Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
- A track record of implementing service initiatives.
- Experience in policy and protocol development is desirable.
- A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
- CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or equivalent.
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
Desirable
- MRC Psych
- Other professional qualification
- (eg CBT, PSI, CAT ).
- CCT in General Psychiatry
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.
Research
Essential
- Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
Desirable
- Aptitude for and practical experience of research.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in the assessment and management of complex psychosis.
- In-depth knowledge of Clozapine, including its risks, benefits, and monitoring requirements.
- Ability to provide clinical leadership and expert advice in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings, especially the community.
- Experience in working with patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia.
- Knowledge and experience in initiating and managing Clozapine treatment.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Evidence of development of special interest in Community/Inpatient/ based Psychiatry.
- Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.
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).
