Job Description:
The post holder will be based at St Johns Court, Exmouth and will be line managed by the Consultant Psychiatrist within the team. They will be responsible for carrying a small caseload, would be expected to support colleagues with complex cases and provide prescribing advice.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to cover days at Devon Memory Service (DMS).
In the absence of senior colleagues the post holder will be responsible for leading team meetings. They will also need to support with triaging new patients to the team.
As a prescriber in the team the post holder will be expected to support in the prescribing needs of care homes and support in decision making for our new Post Diagnostic Follow Up (PDFU) Service.
The post holder will monitor and lead improvements of standards of care through supervision of practice, clinical audit, implementation of evidence based practice, teaching and support of colleagues and professional leadership.
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.
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.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Clinical based Degree, supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, experience, short courses. Post basic qualification in speciality Application Non-Medical Prescriber (V300) at level 6 Current registration with the NMC or HCPC.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
Knowledge
Essential
- An excellent understanding of the NSF, 5 year forward review for mental health and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements. CPA Process Awareness of community structures and social care options and processes
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
Essential
- Reporting analysis to a range of stakeholders in a manner that is clear and easily understood. Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions. Ability to manage risk. Ability to assess and interpret specialist acute and other patient conditions
Communication and Working Relationship Skills
Essential
- High level communication skills including: Presentation and facilitation skills; Consultation and engagement skills. An ability to adjust communication effectively to meet the needs of a diverse group including internal and external stakeholders. Good organisational and interpersonal skills, tact and sensitivity. Ability to gain trust. Ability to influence significant changes in service delivery through motivation and encouragement which may be highly complex and sensitive and include some barriers to understanding. Ability to contribute to the supervision and development of others. Confidence to deliver sometimes contentious and difficult messages to a broad range of stake holders.
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Developing short to medium term project based action plans. Prioritise and adjust workload to address the changing needs of the organisation Flexible approach and ability to work independently and on own initiative as well as part of a team. Ability to undertake special projects in regard to service improvement and collaborative working with other stakeholders.
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.
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).
Contact information:
Aastha Chadha
aastha.chadha1@nhs.net
