# Consultant Psychiatrist in Intellectual Disabilities *ERP* > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Devon Partnership NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-psychiatrist-in-intellectual-disabilities-erp/3cde6041-dcdf-4071-b30e-080d1248b08c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-psychiatrist-in-intellectual-disabilities-erp/3cde6041-dcdf-4071-b30e-080d1248b08c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Devon Partnership NHS Trust - **Town:** Exeter - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Psychiatry - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 to £150,569 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-06-21T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-28T09:19:47.015Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9369-26-0406?employerCode=C9369 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/C9369-26-0406/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=C9369-26-0406 - **Employer website:** https://www.dpt.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary Consultant Psychiatrist Learning Disability & Neurodiversity (Inpatient) Help shape a specialist service that makes a real difference. This is an exciting opportunity to join Devon Partnership NHS Trust at The Brook in Dawlish- a purpose-built, state-of-the-art 10-bed regional inpatient unit supporting autistic adults and adults with learning disabilities with acute mental health needs. This post offers an attractive recruitment and retention premium of £60,000, paid over three years. We are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist to provide clinical leadership within a developing specialist service that has been designed with clinicians and people with lived experience. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred inpatient care, while helping to shape the future of a modern regional service. This post would suit a psychiatrist with experience in Learning Disability Psychiatry or General Adult Psychiatry with a strong interest in autism, neurodiversity and complex mental health presentations. You will work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team and consultant colleagues, with opportunities to contribute to service development, teaching, research and quality improvement. Why work at The Brook? - Purpose- built unit - Strong MDT - Opportunity to shape a regional service - Support for teaching, supervision, QI and research - Flexible working ### Main duties of the job You will join a highly skilled multidisciplinary inpatient team and work closely with established community services, alongside experienced LD&A Consultant and MPAC colleagues across Devon. This role offers medical leadership for the Regional LDA Inpatient Unit (1.0 WTE) and the chance to shape the development of this specialist service. You will work within a regional model of care, with admissions considered through a multidisciplinary panel in partnership with Avon & Wiltshire Partnership Trust, supporting highquality specialist provision across the wider region. You will lead on assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and risk management, acting as Responsible Clinician where appropriate. You will work closely with health and social care partners to support admission avoidance, timely discharge and successful repatriation. If you enjoy innovation and service development, our QI team will support you to test, develop and embed new ideas. You will also have opportunities to engage in clinically relevant research through strong links with the University of Exeter and our nationally recognised, clinically led research programme. We support training for nursing and medical undergraduates, and you will be encouraged to develop your interests in teaching, training and research. If you are looking for a role where you can lead, innovate and influence, while enjoying flexible working options in one of the UKs most beautiful coastal counties, we would love to hear from you. ### 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 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. ### Details - Date posted: 28 May 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working - Reference number: C9369-26-0406 - Job locations: The Brook, Langdon, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0NR, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role. ## Job Details Consultant Psychiatrist Learning Disability & Neurodiversity (Inpatient) Help shape a specialist service that makes a real difference. This is an exciting opportunity to join Devon Partnership NHS Trust at The Brook in Dawlish- a purpose-built, state-of-the-art 10-bed regional inpatient unit supporting autistic adults and adults with learning disabilities with acute mental health needs. This post offers an attractive recruitment and retention premium of £60,000, paid over three years. We are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist to provide clinical leadership within a developing specialist service that has been designed with clinicians and people with lived experience. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred inpatient care, while helping to shape the future of a modern regional service. This post would suit a psychiatrist with experience in Learning Disability Psychiatry or General Adult Psychiatry with a strong interest in autism, neurodiversity and complex mental health presentations. You will work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team and consultant colleagues, with opportunities to contribute to service development, teaching, research and quality improvement. Why work at The Brook? Purpose- built unit Strong MDT Opportunity to shape a regional service Support for teaching, supervision, QI and research Flexible working ## Job Description You will join a highly skilled multidisciplinary inpatient team and work closely with established community services, alongside experienced LD&A Consultant and MPAC colleagues across Devon. This role offers medical leadership for the Regional LDA Inpatient Unit (1.0 WTE) and the chance to shape the development of this specialist service. You will work within a regional model of care, with admissions considered through a multidisciplinary panel in partnership with Avon & Wiltshire Partnership Trust, supporting highquality specialist provision across the wider region. You will lead on assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and risk management, acting as Responsible Clinician where appropriate. You will work closely with health and social care partners to support admission avoidance, timely discharge and successful repatriation. If you enjoy innovation and service development, our QI team will support you to test, develop and embed new ideas. You will also have opportunities to engage in clinically relevant research through strong links with the University of Exeter and our nationally recognised, clinically led research programme. We support training for nursing and medical undergraduates, and you will be encouraged to develop your interests in teaching, training and research. If you are looking for a role where you can lead, innovate and influence, while enjoying flexible working options in one of the UKs most beautiful coastal counties, we would love to hear from you. ## 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 ### Research **Essential** - Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice. **Desirable** - Aptitude for and practical experience of research. ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings, especially inpatients. - Experience of managing patients with LD and/or neurodiversity presentations. - Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance. **Desirable** - Evidence of development of a special interest in neurodevelopmental disorders, epilepsy, ADHD, dementia. - Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care. ### Management **Essential** - Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers. - Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements. **Desirable** - Management training / experience. - Experience of involvement in service development. ### Qualifications **Essential** - 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. **Desirable** - MRC Psych Other professional qualification (eg CBT, PSI, CAT ). - CCT in Learning Disability Psychiatry/CAMHS/GA/Forensic ### Aptitudes and Values **Essential** - Excellent communication skills. - 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 **Desirable** - 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. ### Teaching and Supervision **Essential** - Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates. **Desirable** - Evidence of additional teaching skills. - Experience as a lecturer or supervisor. - Experience in Clinical Supervision. ## Documents - [Job Description (DOCX, 370 KB)](document:2938480) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.