Specialist Psychiatrist in General Adult, Moorland View

Specialist Psychiatrist in General Adult, Moorland View

Role at Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Location: North Devon District Hospital, Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB

Date posted: 07 January 2026

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Specialist

Salary: £100,870 to £111,441 a year

Contract: Fixed term (2 years)

Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible

Reference number: C

Specialist Psychiatrist role at Moorland View Acute Psychiatric Ward, North Devon. Responsibilities include senior medical leadership, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and multidisciplinary team support. Works 9‑5 Monday to Friday at North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple.

• Provide senior medical leadership within an acute psychiatric ward.
• Work within the MDT and offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients on Moorland View psychiatric ward.
• Deliver expert clinical services in support of patients and their families/carers as judged necessary.

• MB BS or equivalent
• GMC registration

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

• Minimum of 12 years medical work (continuous or aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, with a minimum of six years in a relevant specialty (Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades). Equivalent years of experience from other medical grades or overseas are accepted.
• Meet criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework (link: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

• Experience at senior level working in the field of Psychiatry.
• Experience of Home Treatment or equivalent.
• Experience delivering supervision of non‑medical prescribers.

• 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.

• Up‑to‑date CPR training.
• Ability to apply psychological models to practical situations.
• Understanding of NHS organisational arrangements including social care.

• Commitment to involvement in on‑site programme of clinical governance.

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

• 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.
• 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.

• Ability to critically examine practice.
• Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD.
• Access to appropriate personal transport to fulfil the post.

• Interest in maintaining up to date clinical knowledge base.

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

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required 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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information see NHS Careers website.

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

North Devon District Hospital, Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB

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