Locum Specialist Grade Doctor - Haytor Ward

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Potential:

Specialist Psychiatrist doctor at Haytor Ward, Torbay Hospital, Devon Partnership NHS Trust.

Devon

Partnership NHS Trust stands at the forefront of mental health and learning

disability care, forging partnerships with health and social care providers to

support recovery.

The Role:

We

invite you to join us as a Specialist Psychiatrist at Haytor Ward, a new role working alongside a

consultant nurse approved clinician (MPAC) or consultant psychiatrist and a

cohesive MDT to provide senior medical inputto this adult acute inpatient ward based at Torbay Hospital.

Why Join Us:

Make an

impact - This role will

play a crucial role in developing our acute inpatient offer, a successful

candidate will be supported to lead with expertise and collaborate with

multidisciplinary teams to minimize restrictions on patient treatment.

Grow your

career - The post

holder will be provided appropriate support for developing a portfolio and

specialist registration through the portfolio pathway. This includes regular

supervisions with the line manager, educational supervisor and the portfolio

pathway lead. The trust will fund the first application while submitting the

portfolio.

Inclusive

Working Environment -Join a supportive, diverse culture that values recovery, inclusion and wellbeing.

Work-Life

Balance - Enjoy

competitive annual leave entitlement and study leave opportunities. Open to

flexible working according to service need.

Main duties of the job

The post holder

will be providing the senior medical leadership within an Acute psychiatric

ward in Torbay.

The post holder

will be available 9-5 Monday to Friday. The post holder will be based on Haytor

Ward, Torbay Hospital.

The post holder will

work within MDT and offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients on Haytor Ward, inpatient psychiatric service, as well as other expert clinical

services in support of patients and their families/carers as judged necessary.

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.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialist

Salary

£104,401 to £115,341 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-26-0784

Job locations

Haytor Ward, Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

Devon

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

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

Research

Essential

• Interest in maintaining up to date clinical knowledge base.

Desirable

• Enthusiasm to contribute to research on site.
• Publications in peer reviewed journals.
• IT skills.

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Commitment to involvement in on site programme of clinical governance

Desirable

• Knowledge of evidence-based practice, clinical audit and involvement of users and carers in service provision

Personal Skills, 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
• Ability to organise own learning/CPD

Desirable

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

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
• 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

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• GMC registration.

Desirable

• Membership or Affiliateship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
• Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Practical Arrangements and Physical

Essential

• 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

Research

Essential

• Interest in maintaining up to date clinical knowledge base.

Desirable

• Enthusiasm to contribute to research on site.
• Publications in peer reviewed journals.
• IT skills.

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Commitment to involvement in on site programme of clinical governance

Desirable

• Knowledge of evidence-based practice, clinical audit and involvement of users and carers in service provision

Personal Skills, 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
• Ability to organise own learning/CPD

Desirable

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

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
• 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

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• GMC registration.

Desirable

• Membership or Affiliateship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
• Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Practical Arrangements and Physical

Essential

• 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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Haytor Ward, Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

Devon

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Haytor Ward, Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

Devon

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

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

Research

Essential

• Interest in maintaining up to date clinical knowledge base.

Desirable

• Enthusiasm to contribute to research on site.
• Publications in peer reviewed journals.
• IT skills.

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Commitment to involvement in on site programme of clinical governance

Desirable

• Knowledge of evidence-based practice, clinical audit and involvement of users and carers in service provision

Personal Skills, 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
• Ability to organise own learning/CPD

Desirable

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

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
• 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

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• GMC registration.

Desirable

• Membership or Affiliateship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
• Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Practical Arrangements and Physical

Essential

• 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.