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Consultant Psychiatrist for Older Adult Psychiatry
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Devon Partnership Nhs Trust, Tavistock, Devon
- Onsite working
- Full time
- Temporary
Posted 1 week ago, 21 May
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Full Job Description
Approved Clinician status at appointment is preferable but those who would be eligible eg doctors applying from abroad, will be supported to obtain this authority.
You will take part in on-call rota and other consultants from the area will be expected to provide cross-cover for leave.
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.
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.
This is a newly created post following retirement of 0.6 WTE SAS doctor and 0.2 WTE Consultant psychiatrist. The post holder will work alongside a substantively employed 0.6 WTE consultant, providing consultant leadership for the team. Older peoples services in Devon Partnership NHS Trust has a long history of excellent community based services and has worked innovatively for many years. It continues to be a regional and national leader in developing new initiatives and ideas.
The post exists within the South Hams and West Devon Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults, a well-established multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, psychologist, occupational therapists, and community support workers. This team covers a large geographical area and works from three sites at Totnes, Ivybridge and Tavistock. The post holder will be expected from the Tavistock site based at The Quay, PlymouthRoad, Tavistock, West Devon, PL19 8AB
Patient safety and Quality Improvement are key aspects of the role and training will be provided if required. Programmed Activities are negotiable for research, teaching, medical management and other special interests., 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