Consultant Psychiatrist in Intellectual Disabilities *ERP*

You will join a highly skilled multidisciplinary inpatient team and work closely with established community services, alongside experienced LD&A Consultant and MPAC colleagues across Devon. This role offers medical leadership for the Regional LDA Inpatient Unit (1.0 WTE) and the chance to shape the development of this specialist service. You will work within a regional model of care, with admissions considered through a multidisciplinary panel in partnership with Avon & Wiltshire Partnership Trust, supporting highquality specialist provision across the wider region.

You will lead on assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and risk management, acting as Responsible Clinician where appropriate. You will work closely with health and social care partners to support admission avoidance, timely discharge and successful repatriation. If you enjoy innovation and service development, our QI team will support you to test, develop and embed new ideas. You will also have opportunities to engage in clinically relevant research through strong links with the University of Exeter and our nationally recognised, clinically led research programme.

We support training for nursing and medical undergraduates, and you will be encouraged to develop your interests in teaching, training and research. If you are looking for a role where you can lead, innovate and influence, while enjoying flexible working options in one of the UKs most beautiful coastal counties, we would love to hear from you.

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

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

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.

Essential: - 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 Learning Disability Psychiatry/CAMHS/GA/Forensic

Essential: - Excellent communication skills.; - Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.; - Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.; - 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

Desirable: - Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.; - A track record of implementing service initiatives.; - A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.

Essential: - Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings, especially inpatients.; - Experience of managing patients with LD and/or neurodiversity presentations.; - Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.

Desirable: - Evidence of development of a special interest in neurodevelopmental disorders, epilepsy, ADHD, dementia.; - Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.

Essential: - Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.

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

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.

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

Desirable: - Aptitude for and practical experience of research.