Job summary
Are you passionate about Learning Disability and Neurodiversity? This is a
unique opportunity to join other dedicated clinicians in transforming care for
adults with intellectual disabilities and autistic adults across the Southwest.
At Devon Partnership Trust we have established and well-regarded Community
LD teams across three geographical areas of beautiful Devon. Additionally, we
have built and opened a state of the art new 10 bed Regional LDA Inpatient
Unit in 2025 for people with a learning disability and/or autistic people with
treatable mental health needs. The new unit has been designed in partnership
with clinicians and people with lived experience to ensure a modern,
therapeutic environment that supports recovery and wellbeing.
These elements, along with a dedicated central community neurodiversity
service, will deliver measurable improvements in patient experience, outcomes,
and continuity of care- reducing out-of-area placements, enhancing the
therapeutic environment, and supporting people closer to home.
We are therefore looking for a clinician who can bring strong medical
leadership, support the developments across these community and inpatient services,
and work collaboratively with senior operational and clinical leaders to ensure
high quality, person-centred care.
If you would like to learn more, we would be
delighted to arrange an informal conversation, either in person or virtually,
before you submit your application.
Main duties of the job
This combined role spans both community and inpatient care, offering a
varied and rewarding clinical leadership position. You will be part of large,
skilled multidisciplinary teams and benefit from working with experienced and
welcoming consultant and MPAC colleagues across Devon.
You will provide medical leadership within the Specialist Health Community
Learning Disability Team for Exeter & East Devon (0.5 WTE) and within the
Regional LDA Inpatient Unit (0.5 WTE).
Your responsibilities will include assessment, diagnosis, treatment
planning, risk management, and acting as Responsible Clinician where
appropriate. You will work closely with health and social care partners to
support admission avoidance, timely discharge, and repatriation. Innovation and
service improvement is important to us and we have a dedicated QI team to help
engage, teach and support you and your team.
We offer strong links with Exeter University and support multiple clinically
relevant trials across all areas of psychiatry. We are building a new bespoke
research and teaching facility at our headquarters at Wonford House, Exeter to
reflect the activity and recognition we have gained in clinically led research.
We also provide training rotations for both
nursing and medical undergraduates and you will be supported and encouraged to
pursue your interests in either of these research and training areas.
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
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 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.
- A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.
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.
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
- MRC Psych Other professional qualification (eg CBT, PSI, CAT ). CCT in Learning Disability Psychiatry
Experience
Essential
- Prior experience working in a Community Learning Disability 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 adult mental health /neurodevelopmental disorders/epilepsy/dementia.
- Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.
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
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 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.
- A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.
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.
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
- MRC Psych Other professional qualification (eg CBT, PSI, CAT ). CCT in Learning Disability Psychiatry
Experience
Essential
- Prior experience working in a Community Learning Disability 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 adult mental health /neurodevelopmental disorders/epilepsy/dementia.
- Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.
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).
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