Job summary Weare looking for a Locum Trust Grade Doctor.
The post holders main role is toprovide clinical input and support team members of the Community Mental HealthTeam which provide mental health services to adult patients of working age(18-65) in the Exeter area of Devon.
Thisis a full time, community-based post (though interested LTFT candidates willalso be considered).
The Post holder will be mainly based at the DevonPartnership Trust base at Wonford House hospital in Exeter, where admin spaceand secretarial support will be provided.Thepost holder would be supported to construct a personal development plan with thesupport of the line manager (consultant psychiatrist supervising the postholder), and will have dedicated weekly SPA time, study leave and funding tosupport continuing professional development.
This is Fixed Termfor 12 Months Main duties of the job TheCommunity Mental Health Team provides on-going support for patients with severeand enduring mental illness and complex needs.
The post holder is expected tobe actively involved in formulating a care plan and treatment plan based onevidence-based treatment guidelines.The post holder is expected towork in close liaison and collaboratively with other services/agencies.
The post holder would be a key member of themulti-disciplinary team.The team provides initialassessments of patients who are referred to the Service and triaged by theReferrals management service.
With the active involvement of the post holder inthe consultation and treatment of complex cases, multi-disciplinary ( MDT )meetings and the triage process, this team accepts referrals to the CMHT ortransfer patients back to primary care or make referrals to appropriateservices available in the community, voluntary sector agencies and/orSpecialist services About us About Devon Partnership TrustWe 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 doOur valuesWe 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 Clinical Skills, Team Working Skills and Interpersonal Skills Essential Competent in history taking, some diagnostic skills and examination skills and basic formulations skills Good team member across all clinical areas of work.
Willing to seek help from senior colleagues when needed, patient centred kind and compassionate care speaking and writing good English.
Desirable Accepting responsibility for clinical decisions and a desire to improve Psychiatry skills all the time.
Leadership Able to establish good working relationships with other members of a multidisciplinary team Qualifications Essential MB BS or equivalent Registration with GMC Desirable Any other or teaching qualifications Attitude, Motivation and Management Ability Essential Professional and courteous at all times Commitment to career progression and delivering excellent service being dedicated and responsible regarding safe patient care.
Sets realistic goals and deadlines, reliability and self-awareness regarding skills and areas of extra learning.
Desirable Able to function successfully under stress Contributes to departmental training sessions Able to organise own learning Good organisational skills and time management Experience Essential Completed pre-registration year/s and experience as middle grade doctor Desirable Previous meaningful Psychiatry knowledge and experience Knowledge Essential Experience of understanding and application of knowledge in Psychiatry.
Understanding principles of medical audit and research 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 Other Essential Ability to be mobile across a geographical area.
To be IT literate Desirable Demonstrates willingness to accept constructive feedback.