Speciality Doctor Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry

We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry to join the Exeter Outer Core Community Mental Health Team, based at Wonford House Hospital, Exeter. This is a 10 PA fixed-term post for 24 months, supporting adults aged 1865 within a defined Exeter locality.

This is a full-time, community-based role, although Less Than Full Time (LTFT) applications will be considered. You will be based within a well-established multidisciplinary team, with dedicated office space, IT and secretarial support available.

Devon Partnership NHS Trust provides high-quality, specialist mental health services and is committed to delivering safe, recovery-focused care while promoting inclusion, wellbeing and professional development.

The post offers excellent support, including regular supervision, participation in peer groups, dedicated SPA time, study leave and funding for CPD, enabling you to further develop your skills within a supportive and forward-thinking service.

Main duties of the job

The Community Mental Health Team provides on-going support for patients with severe and enduring mental illness and complex needs. The post holder is expected to be actively involved in formulating a care plan and treatment plan based on evidence-based treatment guidelines.

The post holder is expected to work in close liaison and collaboratively with other services/agencies. The post holder would be a key member of the multi-disciplinary team.

The team provides initial assessments of patients who are referred to the Service and triaged by the Referrals management service. With the active involvement of the post holder in the consultation and treatment of complex cases, multi-disciplinary ( MDT ) meetings and the triage process, this team accepts referrals to the CMHT or transfer patients back to primary care or make referrals to appropriate services available in the community, voluntary sector agencies and/or Specialist services

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.

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