Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry Salus Ward *ERP*

We welcome applications from experienced consultants, doctors approaching their first NHS consultant post, international candidates and postretirement consultants seeking a rewarding clinical role. Experience in adult acute inpatient care is valued, but we also welcome psychiatrists from related specialties who bring strong clinical judgement, leadership and a commitment to excellent patient care.

Approved Clinician status is preferred but not essential, with support available for overseas candidates working towards approval. The role includes 2.5 SPAs (10 hours per week) for professional development. You will benefit from strong peer support through monthly peer groups, quarterly medical advisory committees and postgraduate meetings.

This post offers the chance to grow your consultant career within a supportive medical workforce while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of South Devon. You will lead meaningful clinical change in acute adult mental health care, supported by committed multidisciplinary colleagues and dedicated junior medical staff. Additional PAs can be negotiated for teaching, research, innovation, medical management or service development. Devon offers coast, countryside, Dartmoor and vibrant communities, supporting excellent work-life balance. Flexible working conversations, including potential hybrid working, are welcomed.

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

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

Our values

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.

Management

Essential: - 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.

Qualifications

Desirable: - MRC Psych; - Other professional qualification; - (e.g. CBT, PSI, CAT ).; - CCT General Psychiatry

Research

Essential: - Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.

Desirable: - Aptitude for and practical experience of research.

Teaching and Supervision

Essential: - Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.

Desirable: - Evidence of additional teaching skills.; - Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.

Aptitudes and Values

Experience

Desirable: - Evidence of development of special interest in Community/Inpatient based Psychiatry.; - Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.