• Job Description

  Req#: C9369-25-0394?language=en&page=123&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are seeking a Specialist Grade Doctor within the Torbay Local Delivery Unit (LDU) of the Adult Clinical Directorate (see organizational structure below). It is a post for a General Adult Psychiatrist for patients age 18-65 years old (population 23,535) serving a large urban community in Torbay. Our Trust has worked closely with the commissioners to redesign the service and the recently formed Adult LDU for Torbay is divided into three teams of a broadly equitable population size based on GP patches.

  The team consists of a full time Clinical Team Leader, Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Support Time and Recovery Workers. All 3 Community Mental Health Teams in Torbay share an Accommodation officer, a Personality Disorder Lead and a Carers support team. The team has a strong MDT approach and works in a cohesive manner to fulfil the role of offering an effective and safe recovery focussed service to people referred into the team.

  This team has access to specialist psychological therapy at STEP 4 provided by the Psychology and Psychological therapy Team. The post holder will provide medical advice regarding the on-going management of people who use services under the GPs. To support the role of the team the national guidance (DoH 2005, GMC 2005) on new ways of working for psychiatrists and their teams has been adopted.

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder will be currently based at the Health and Wellbeing Clinic, (Chadwell Centre) within the Paignton area, where private office space with PC accessibility and IT support is available and appropriate secretarial support will be provided. There is another clinic located in Torbay Health & Wellbeing Hub at Haytor Unit, Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge, Torquay TQ2 7AA, should there be clinical necessity for the service user and their family to be seen there.

  You will offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients as well as other expert clinical services in Paignton and Brixham.

  The role and responsibility of the specialist doctors in multidisciplinary teams has been agreed by the Trust board and is outlined above.

  Contract- 2 years- this might be converted to a substantive post after this period. If pursuing the CSER / Portfolio route, the post holder will be supported for this by the trust.

  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.

  Our values

  We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values 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 & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

  Details

  Date posted

  19 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Specialist

  Salary

  £96,990 to £107,155 a year

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  24 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  C9369-25-0394

  Job locations

  Chadwell Centre

  Torquay Road

  Paignton

  Devon

  TQ32DW

  
  

  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.

  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

  • Minimum of 12 years medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
  • Shall meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework found at the following link: https://www.nhsemployers.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/sas-paper-2-specialist-grade-generic-capabilities-framework-2021.pdf

  Desirable

  • Experience at senior level working in the field of Psychiatry
  • Experience of Home Treatment or equivalent
  • Delivering supervision of non-medical prescribers

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent
  • GMC registration.
  • Membership or Affiliateship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.

  Desirable

  • Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

  Clinical Skills and Knowledge

  Essential

  • Excellent clinical skills in interviewing and physical and psychological assessment of patients.
  • Writing comprehensive, clear medical notes.
  • Ability to manage crises and act independently.
  • Ability to manage potentially violent and disturbed patients.
  • Confidence in assessing and managing physical health problems and emergencies.
  • Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983, to be acquired by Oversea Doctors in 1st 6 months
  • Good knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation including the MCA.
  • Good knowledge of clinical risk management.
  • Good knowledge of evidence based strategies for management of psychiatric disorder

  Desirable

  • Up to date CPR training.
  • Ability to apply psychological models to practical situations.
  • Understanding of NHS organisational arrangements including social care

  Research and Clinical Governance

  Essential

  • Interest in maintaining up to date clinical knowledge base.
  • Commitment to involvement in on site programme of clinical governance

  Desirable

  • Enthusiasm to contribute to research on site.
  • Publications in peer reviewed journals.
  • IT skills.
  • Knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical audit and involvement of users and carers in service provision

  Personal Skills and Continuing Professional Development

  Essential

  • Ability to communicate with clarity in spoken and written form.
  • Flexible approach, keen to accept new challenges.
  • Punctuality/good time management.
  • Honesty and integrity.
  • Well organised.
  • Willingness and ability to support other professions in achieving their educational aims
  • Commitment to process of CPD

  Desirable

  • Ability to critically examine practice.
  • Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD

  Motivation, Practical Arrangements and Physical

  Essential

  • Ability to organise own learning/CPD
  • Meets professional health requirements
  • Ability to be independently mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner including urgently and in accordance to service need

  Desirable

  • Access to appropriate personal transport to fulfil the post.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum of 12 years medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
  • Shall meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework found at the following link: https://www.nhsemployers.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/sas-paper-2-specialist-grade-generic-capabilities-framework-2021.pdf

  Desirable

  • Experience at senior level working in the field of Psychiatry
  • Experience of Home Treatment or equivalent
  • Delivering supervision of non-medical prescribers

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent
  • GMC registration.
  • Membership or Affiliateship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.

  Desirable

  • Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

  Clinical Skills and Knowledge

  Essential

  • Excellent clinical skills in interviewing and physical and psychological assessment of patients.
  • Writing comprehensive, clear medical notes.
  • Ability to manage crises and act independently.
  • Ability to manage potentially violent and disturbed patients.
  • Confidence in assessing and managing physical health problems and emergencies.
  • Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983, to be acquired by Oversea Doctors in 1st 6 months
  • Good knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation including the MCA.
  • Good knowledge of clinical risk management.
  • Good knowledge of evidence based strategies for management of psychiatric disorder

  Desirable

  • Up to date CPR training.
  • Ability to apply psychological models to practical situations.
  • Understanding of NHS organisational arrangements including social care

  Research and Clinical Governance

  Essential

  • Interest in maintaining up to date clinical knowledge base.
  • Commitment to involvement in on site programme of clinical governance

  Desirable

  • Enthusiasm to contribute to research on site.
  • Publications in peer reviewed journals.
  • IT skills.
  • Knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical audit and involvement of users and carers in service provision

  Personal Skills and Continuing Professional Development

  Essential

  • Ability to communicate with clarity in spoken and written form.
  • Flexible approach, keen to accept new challenges.
  • Punctuality/good time management.
  • Honesty and integrity.
  • Well organised.
  • Willingness and ability to support other professions in achieving their educational aims
  • Commitment to process of CPD

  Desirable

  • Ability to critically examine practice.
  • Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD

  Motivation, Practical Arrangements and Physical

  Essential

  • Ability to organise own learning/CPD
  • Meets professional health requirements
  • Ability to be independently mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner including urgently and in accordance to service need

  Desirable

  • Access to appropriate personal transport to fulfil the post.

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Devon Partnership NHS Trust

  Address

  Chadwell Centre

  Torquay Road

  Paignton

  Devon

  TQ32DW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Devon Partnership NHS Trust

  Address

  Chadwell Centre

  Torquay Road

  Paignton

  Devon

  TQ32DW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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