Specialist Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry - Cedars

Job Summary

Unlock Your Potential: Specialist Psychiatrist at The Cedars, Wonford House, Exeter, 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.

We invite you to join us as a Specialist Psychiatrist at The Cedars, a new role working alongside a consultant nurse approved clinician (MPAC) or consultant psychiatrist and a cohesive MDT to provide senior medical input to this purpose built 17 bedded ward situated in Exeter.

• 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 minimise 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 – Experience a supportive and inclusive culture that values diversity and champions recovery, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Work‑Life Balance – Enjoy competitive annual leave entitlement and study leave opportunities. Open to flexible working according to service need.

The post holder will provide the senior medical leadership within an acute psychiatric ward in Exeter.

They will be available 9‑5 Monday to Friday and will be based in Wonford House, Exeter, Devon.

The post holder will work within MDT and offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients on The Cedars inpatient psychiatric service, as well as other expert clinical services in support of patients and their families/carers as judged necessary.

This is a fixed term post for 12 months with the possibility of renewal.

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.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and 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.

Our values: we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours that underpin our Trust’s core values – commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion.

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

• Date posted: 06 March 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade:
  Specialist
• Salary: £100,870 to £111,441 a year
• Contract:
  
  Fixed term
• Duration: 1 year
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working
• Reference number: C9369‑26‑0166
• Job locations:
  Wonford House, Dryden Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AF

• 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.

• 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.