Consultant Psychiatrist in Clinical Research and Mood Disorders

Consultant Psychiatrist in Clinical Research and Mood Disorders

Location: Exeter, EX2 5AF
Salary: £105504.00 to £139882.00
Date posted: 28th April 2025
Closing date: 30th May 2025

Join Us as a Consultant Psychiatrist:Shape the Future of Mood Disorders Research and Clinical Innovation!

Are you a passionate and visionary ConsultantPsychiatrist with a drive to transform mental health care through research?This is your chance to lead the development of a ground-breaking Psychiatry Research Clinic focused on mood disorders and to make alasting impact on the lives of individuals.

This role offers a unique opportunity to pioneer a newresearch clinic, where you will have the freedom to shape its direction. Youwill develop and lead both commercial and non-commercial research projects,aligned with your expertise and interests in clinical interventions for mooddisorders. This is a chance to develop your research potential and contributeto the advancement of mental health care on a national scale.

You will collaborate with the University of Exeter Medical School,as well as other national MentalHealth Mission sites.This partnership will enable you to drive innovation and excellence in mentalhealth research. As part of this role, you will also contribute to researchleadership within Devon Partnership NHS Trust, helping to shape the future ofmental health care.

The position is based in a modernised, historiclisted building, with easy access to university and acute hospital facilities.Additionally, a brand-new,£2Mpurpose-built Mental Health Clinical Research Facility is set to open in 2026, providingstate-of-the-art resources to support your work.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinkingConsultant Psychiatrist with a strong interest in mood disorders and clinicalresearch. The ideal candidate will be a leader who thrives on collaboration,innovation, and making a real-world impact.

You will have the opportunity to develop your ownresearch portfolio while contributing to the growth of a transformativeresearch clinic.

Located in Exeter, Devon, you will live and work inone of the UKs most beautiful regions, with stunning coastlines, vibrantcities, and a thriving cultural scene. Enjoy an exceptional quality of life,with excellent schools, affordable housing, and a strong sense of community.

Funded by the NIHR Mental Health Mission, this roleoffers a unique opportunity to drive change, advance research, and improveoutcomes for people with mood disorders. If you are ready to take on a challengethat combines clinical excellence, research innovation, and leadership, we wantto hear from you.

This post is available as 8 programmed activitysessions in the first year, with additional clinical sessions available in ourLiaison or General Adult Psychiatry teams.

About us

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

Our 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 those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & 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.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification Experience

• Prior experience working in a Liaison, Community, or Adult Mental Health Team.
• Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings, especially the community.
• Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
• Evidence of development of special interest in mood disorders Psychiatry.
• Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.

Qualifications

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
• To hold Approved Clinician status at the point of taking up post.
• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview
• Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
• CCT in General Adult Psychiatry
• Other professional qualification

Aptitudes and Values

• Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.
• A team player able to inspire and support staff at all levels of training and across professional disciplines.
• A commitment to continuing professional development.
• A commitment to multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.
• A commitment to respect, inclusiveness and diversity
• Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
• A track record of implementing service initiatives.
• A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.

Research

• Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
• Aptitude for and practical experience of research.
• Ability to lead clinical research projects
• Experience of working as a Chief or Principal Investigator
• Experience of working as a lead or co-applicant on research projects.
• Current Good Clinical Practice Training
• Track record in mood disorders research

Management

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers.
• Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements.
• Management training / experience.
• Experience of involvement in service development.

Teaching and Supervision

• Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Evidence of additional teaching skills.
• Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.
• Experience in Clinical Supervision.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.