Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry Salus Ward *ERP

Position: Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry Salus Ward *ERP*
Job summary

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is seeking an ambitious and
compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join Salus Ward, a newly
developed 16-bed mixed-gender acute inpatient unit for adults of working
age. This is an exciting opportunity to provide senior clinical leadership
within a modern, purpose-built environment designed to support recovery, safety
and high-quality care.

As Consultant Psychiatrist and Responsible Clinician,
you will provide expert clinical leadership for patients admitted to Salus
Ward, including those receiving informal care and those detained under the
Mental Health Act.
Lead assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning
and risk management for adults experiencing acute mental health difficulties. Provide
visible consultant leadership across inpatient and urgent care pathways,
supporting timely, patient-centred decision-making. Work
collaboratively with community teams, home treatment services and inpatient
colleagues to support safe flow and effective discharge planning. Share
Responsible Clinician duties with a Multi-Professional Approved Clinician,
with RC responsibilities split pro rata. Contribute
to the local consultant on-call rota, with cross-cover from consultant
colleagues across the area. Support
and supervise two junior doctors dedicated to the ward, contributing to
a positive learning culture.

If you are ready to bring your expertise, leadership and ambition to a forward-thinking inpatient service, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Main duties of the jobWe welcome applications from experienced consultants, doctors approaching their first NHS consultant post, international candidates and postretirement consultants seeking a rewarding clinical role. Experience in adult acute inpatient care is valued, but we also welcome psychiatrists from related specialties who bring strong clinical judgement, leadership and a commitment to excellent patient care.

Approved Clinician status is preferred but not essential, with support available for overseas candidates working towards approval. The role includes 2.5 SPAs (10 hours per week) for professional development. You will benefit from strong peer support through monthly peer groups, quarterly medical advisory committees and postgraduate meetings. This post offers the chance to grow your consultant career within a supportive medical workforce while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of South Devon.

You will lead meaningful clinical change in acute adult mental health care, supported by committed multidisciplinary colleagues and dedicated junior medical staff. Additional PAs can be negotiated for teaching, research, innovation, medical management or service development. Devon offers coast, countryside, Dartmoor and vibrant communities, supporting excellent work-life balance. Flexible working conversations, including potential hybrid working, are welcomed.

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 doOur 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…