Job summary
Over the last three
years the trust have been training senior non-medical clinicians as
Multi-Professional ACs who are then able to take on much of the RC
responsibilities for patients other than Mental Health Act Assessments. The
first cohort are now deployed and there are inpatient fully qualified MPACs in
Exeter and Torbay. There is a Nurse Consultant, Liz Moakes, currently training
on Moorland View who will be due to qualify as an AC in 2025. This means you
will have a senior clinical colleague and consultants who have had trainee
MPACs have found them to be an enormous asset. There will be an additional PA
for supervision of the MPAC whilst they are training. The junior doctor
complement is a core trainee and a foundation year two doctor.
The trust is
currently undertaking a senior workforce review. As a consequence of this we
are moving towards having 1.5 RCs on each inpatient ward which is likely to be
a combination of a consultant psychiatrist and a qualified MPAC.
The trust have
recently appointed a new Chief Medical Officer who is innovative and dedicated
to getting things right for staff so we can get things right for patients. We
want to make this role work for you and would be delighted to have a discussion
about what this would look like. There are opportunities for additional PAs
above the 11 and for some remote working.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an inpatient
consultant for Moorland View, a 16 bed mixed gender acute ward in Barnstaple,
North Devon. This post has become available as the longstanding consultant is
moving to a recently opened 10 bed rehabilitation ward on the same site. The
ward has a mature MDT including psychology, occupational therapy and pharmacist
input, and an experienced ward manager. There are excellent links with the
CMHTs, liaison psychiatry, Home Treatment Teams and AMPHs. There are two other
wards co-located Ocean View 10 bed rehabilitation ward, and Meadow View for
older adults. Both of these wards have substantive consultants. The AMPH office
is onsite. The wards are located on the North Devon District Hospital site
allowing easy access to DGH facilities when required. The post comes with a
dedicated office and secretarial support.
Please contact Dr Annabel [email protected]/ 07743 898269, interim Clinical Director for Urgent and Inpatient Care, for an informal discussion of the role.
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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
- Wide clinical experience in adult, older adult psychiatry.
- Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.
- Experience in inpatient psychiatry.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.
Desirable
- Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
- A track record of implementing service initiatives.
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
- MBBS (or equivalent).
- Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice.
- MRCPsych or equivalent qualification.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register, or eligible for inclusion, or included within 6 months of CCT. Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
- Approved Clinician status.
Desirable
- Possess a CCT (or equivalence) in adult psychiatry.
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field.
- Has undergone training in educational supervision.
- Has undergone training in appraisal.
Teaching and Supervision
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Other evidence of supporting professional development of others.
Desirable
- Evidence of additional teaching skills.
- Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.
- Experience in Clinical Supervision.
Research
Essential
- Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
Desirable
- Aptitude for and practical experience of research.
Values
Essential
- 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
- A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
North Devon District Hospital
Raleigh Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 4JB