63 Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals jobs in Barnstaple, Devon

The post holder is primarily responsible for a 16 bedded inpatient unit (Meadow View ward). It is one of the three inpatient units for functionally ill older people. The expansive rural nature of Devon means that inpatient resources are often some distance from patients' homes. There are units for functionally ill older people in all three main population centres - Torbay (Beech Unit), Exeter (Rougemont) and Barnstaple (Meadow View). This post is suitable as a first NHS consultant, an existing or post-retirement consultant with a broad level of old age or general adult psychiatric expertise. International candidates are welcome to apply. Experience of working in older adults mental health services is preferable but support will be given to doctors wishing to move from other psychiatric specialties or roles. Approved Clinician status at appointment is preferable but those who are eligible eg doctors applying from abroad, will be supported to obtain this after the interview. We have excellent IT and full electronic record across our services and are in the process of a clinician-led design of our own clinical record system. A mentor and peer group will be provided. You will have 2.5 Supporting Programmed Activities (10 hours a week) to support your professional development, attend your monthly peer group, quarterly medical advisory committee and local post-graduate meetings., Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.,

• 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 Old Age
ManagementEssential
• 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.
  
  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.,
• Prior experience working in an Inpatient Mental Health 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., Evidence of development of special interest in Inpatient based Psychiatry.
• Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care., Excellent communication skills.
• Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams., Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
• A track record of implementing service initiatives., Evidence of additional teaching skills.
• Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.
• Experience in Clinical Supervision.
Values,
• 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., A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.
  
  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