Consultant Psychiatrist within Community Mental Health Service

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  • Plymouth
  • £105,504-139,882 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 1 month ago
Livewell Southwest is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Community Mental Health service, based at Mount Gould Hospital in Plymouth.There are eight established consultant posts within the Community Mental Health Service based on geographic localities within Plymouth: Cumberland and Avon (this post). The successful applicant with join seven consultants and four specialty doctors split across the two teams.We have a collaborative leadership structure with managers, senior psychiatrists and psychologists providing leadership to the team. We have implemented the personalised care framework with all cases having a keyworker which could be a psychiatrist. We have very close working relationships with the vibrant VCSE sector in Plymouth and have implemented asset-based community development to a much greater extent than in many areas. We work in close partnership with the Alliance which is a group of 5 VCSE mental health organisations. We deliver services together combining the best of all providers and to agreed standards.Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 22 or 29 September 2025Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will provide Consultant input to a city-wide assessment service offering a range of therapeutic interventions to adults and their carers/families, with severe and enduring mental illness/disorder.Advice also provided to primary care GPs, primary care mental health team and other Livewell services. This is a significant part of the workload, but only refers to routine enquiries.What Were Looking For
  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise
  • Inclusion on the Specialist Register in Psychiatry (or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview)
  • A commitment to recovery-focused, collaborative care
Why Join Us?
  • Be part of a progressive and supportive team
  • Focus on holistic patient centred care
  • Contribute to a developing and innovative service
  • Enjoy a balanced and flexible job plan, tailored to your interests
About usLivewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.DetailsDate posted16 July 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternPart-time, Flexible workingReference numberB9832-MD-2025-350Job locations200 Mount Gould RoadMount GouldPlymouthDevonPL4 7PYAvon HouseMount Gould HospitalPlymouthDevonPL4 7QDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease find attached a copy of the Job Description for Consultant Psychiatrist with Community Mental Health Services. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease find attached a copy of the Job Description for Consultant Psychiatrist with Community Mental Health Services.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Eligibility for full registration with GMC with a licence to practice. Inclusion on the Specialist Register in Psychiatry at the time of taking up the Post (Specialist Registrars applying in advance must be within six months of their CCT at the point of being interviewed). Eligibility for Section 12 and Approved Clinician Approval. Extensive experience in Community/ Adult Psychiatry essential.
Desirable
  • Higher academic qualification (MSc, PhD or other relevant higher qualifications). MRCPsych. Specialist areas e.g. Personality Disorder, Eating Disorders, Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Qualification in Teaching Learning. RCPsych Endorsement in Liaison Psychiatry and/or Older Adults.
ExperienceEssential
  • Knowledge of Mental Health Legislation. Participation in Continual Professional Development. MDT Working. Ability to offer expert psychiatric opinion on full range of emergency and routine clinical situations.
Desirable
  • Experience in Community psychiatry, experience in working in a Community Mental Health Team and CPA. Evidence of special interest.
Research, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Management & Practical RequirementsEssential
  • Ability to apply evidence-based approach to management of clinical problems. Ability to teach undergraduates. Ability to communicate with patients and staff both orally and in writing, to a high standard. Computer and IT skills. Reliability. Excellent team working skills. Caring attitude to patients and relatives. Advise on efficient running of the service. Participate in department management. Experience in audit. Sensitivity to the importance of considering user's views in individual treatment plans and also service development. Ability to access transport to undertake duties as appropriate. Willingness to work expected hours of the job and on-call with reasonable adjustment to any disability. Ability to deal with stressful situations and emergency care.
Desirable
  • Completion of clinical research. Enthusiasm toward developing research in partnership with the University. Publications in refereed journals. Experience in designing teaching curricula for undergraduates. Ability to provide educational supervision to SpRs/junior doctors. Ability to maintain and build relationships across multiple physical and organisational boundaries. Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels. Ability to motivate a multidisciplinary team. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Evidence of service improvement and design specific to community settings. Practical experience of Care Programme Approach.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Eligibility for full registration with GMC with a licence to practice. Inclusion on the Specialist Register in Psychiatry at the time of taking up the Post (Specialist Registrars applying in advance must be within six months of their CCT at the point of being interviewed). Eligibility for Section 12 and Approved Clinician Approval. Extensive experience in Community/ Adult Psychiatry essential.
Desirable
  • Higher academic qualification (MSc, PhD or other relevant higher qualifications). MRCPsych. Specialist areas e.g. Personality Disorder, Eating Disorders, Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Qualification in Teaching Learning. RCPsych Endorsement in Liaison Psychiatry and/or Older Adults.
ExperienceEssential
  • Knowledge of Mental Health Legislation. Participation in Continual Professional Development. MDT Working. Ability to offer expert psychiatric opinion on full range of emergency and routine clinical situations.
Desirable
  • Experience in Community psychiatry, experience in working in a Community Mental Health Team and CPA. Evidence of special interest.
Research, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Management & Practical RequirementsEssential
  • Ability to apply evidence-based approach to management of clinical problems. Ability to teach undergraduates. Ability to communicate with patients and staff both orally and in writing, to a high standard. Computer and IT skills. Reliability. Excellent team working skills. Caring attitude to patients and relatives. Advise on efficient running of the service. Participate in department management. Experience in audit. Sensitivity to the importance of considering user's views in individual treatment plans and also service development. Ability to access transport to undertake duties as appropriate. Willingness to work expected hours of the job and on-call with reasonable adjustment to any disability. Ability to deal with stressful situations and emergency care.
Desirable
  • Completion of clinical research. Enthusiasm toward developing research in partnership with the University. Publications in refereed journals. Experience in designing teaching curricula for undergraduates. Ability to provide educational supervision to SpRs/junior doctors. Ability to maintain and build relationships across multiple physical and organisational boundaries. Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels. Ability to motivate a multidisciplinary team. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Evidence of service improvement and design specific to community settings. Practical experience of Care Programme Approach.

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