Consultant Psychiatrist in GA with input to Older Adult Service

Were looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our teams within General Adult and Old age Psychiatry.

The general adult role provides consultant-level leadership and care within our Home Treatment Service for adults of working age, and the older adults component will support older adults services through the Devon Memory Services and/or Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT).

Working in a supportive environment, youll be part of a multidisciplinary team with access to a network of mental health professionals and modern facilities to help make a significant impact on community mental health care.

Joining Devon Partnership NHS Trust means being part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to quality mental health services and a culture of inclusivity, compassion, and professional growth. We champion recovery, holistic care, and innovation. With flexible work arrangements, access to continuous professional development, and a commitment to staff well-being, youll find a role thats both rewarding and impactful., As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will lead the clinical management and treatment of patients within the General Adult Psychiatry Home Treatment Service and provide input to the Older People's Mental Health (OPMH) service.

You will perform regular patient assessments, collaborate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, and deliver expert psychiatric care to working age adults and older adults, supporting them in their recovery journeys.

Key responsibilities include weekly patient reviews, Memory clinic assessments, providing crisis intervention, and supporting HTTs to gatekeep admissions to inpatient units, enabling patients to receive care in the community wherever possible.

Additionally, youll supervise and guide junior medical staff, support training and education of HTTs, and engage in clinical governance initiatives.

This role offers a blend of clinical leadership, patient-centred care, and team working, ideal for psychiatrists looking to work across directorates to improve standards and drive continuous service improvement in mental health. Flexible working options and ongoing professional development support make this an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate professional.

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