There has never been a more exciting time to join Devon Partnership NHS Trust, an organisation committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of people across Devon and beyond.
As one of the leading providers of mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services in the Southwest, the Trust is focused on delivering high-quality, person-centred care while embracing innovation, evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. The Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Innovations and Effectiveness will provide senior clinical leadership to our clinical effectiveness agenda, helping to translate research, evidence, audit, NICE guidance and learning into measurable improvements in outcomes, quality and experience.
Working collaboratively with the Chief Medical Officer, Clinical Executive, clinical leaders and partners, this is an opportunity to shape how we develop, evaluate and embed innovative approaches across our services. You will champion excellent clinical practice, strengthen the use of evidence and outcomes to drive improvement, and support a culture in which innovation, learning and clinical leadership flourish. This is a pivotal role for an ambitious medical leader who wants to influence the future of care and make a meaningful difference for patients, carers and communities across Devon.
External applicants are welcome to apply. The successful candidate will be appointed to a substantive Consultant post, with the Deputy CMO responsibilities offered on a fixed two-year tenure.
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.