Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services) Welcome to the Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH) where our dedicated team work hard to provide mental health support to our entitled personnel.We are looking for an experienced, committed, and adaptable Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team at HMS Drake Barracks, His Majestys (HM) Naval Base Devonport, Plymouth.This is a part-time position offering 20 hours per week.If this sounds like the job for you, we'd love to hear from you!Access to NHS pensionProfessional Registration Fees reimbursedFree parkingAccess to gym and swimming poolOn site Costa, Greggs and small Convenience shopAccess to Blue Light cardPlease be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. Main duties of the job This position is the senior clinical decision maker within the department. Without this post being filled there would be a significant reduction in the ability of the Defence Community Mental Health (DCMH) to provide clinical and advisory support or supervise other Mental Health activities. Job responsibilities The main duties include but are not limited to:Providing effective care, with an approach based on recovery and rehabilitation, to Service Personnel (SP) and entitled civilians, with timely access to skilled and effective assessment, treatment and occupational recommendations that meets the needs of the individual and the Chain of Command (Co C).Undertaking research in mental health and mental wellbeing.Acting in a command liaison role to support both case management and organisational initiatives, including health promotion aimed at mental wellbeing and welfare as resources allow.Providing clinical education to primary care staff to enhance their capability to manage mental health problems, and to support their responsibilities in addressing the mental wellbeing of all personnel.For full list of duties and responsibilities please refer to Job description and person specification attached.Selection ProcessThe selection at sift stage will be based on your CV. At interview, you will be tested against the following Civil Service Behaviours:Changing and ImprovingCommunicating and InfluencingLeadershipMaking Effective DecisionsManaging a Quality ServicePlease provide evidence to demonstrate that you have the required skills, qualifications and memberships in the CV section of the application form.Additional Information:To be eligible to be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application.The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Please note that evidence of your vaccination is not proof of your immunity, but your serology levels will be required. Failure to provide sufficient evidence may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate.There is no requirement to deploy as this is met by our uniformed personnel, but you will form the continuity of care required by our patients when based at home.The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Person Specification Qualifications Certificate of Specialist Training or equivalent in General Adult or forensic PsychiatryMasters of Sciences (MSc) relevant to mental health Experience Current/recent clinical experienceAbility to travel independently to places of dutyFull driving licence Memberships GMC registration with licence to practice. Member or Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent based on a foundation medical degree.Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)£93,666 to £126,281 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata for Part Time pay award pending