Consultant in Psychiatry of Learning Disability (Adult)

NHS; Brecon; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in the UK is seeking a senior member for Powys Learning Disabilities Services to provide clinical leadership in community services. Candidates must possess Full GMC Registration and relevant clinical experience. The role offers a competitive salary with a focus on work-life balance and community involvement.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Career development pathways

Focus on work-life balance

Qualifications

• PALS or APLS provider.
• NALS provider.
• Knowledge of vulnerable adult and child protection procedures.
• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the provision of a first class clinical service.
• Provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty.
• Sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate.
• Conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements.

Skills

Broad based experience in psychiatry including the Learning Disability

Knowledge of UK hospital systems

Knowledge and participation in CPD

Competence in the use of the Mental health Act and the Mental Capacity Act

Safe and effective written and verbal communication skills

Education

Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practise

On Specialist Register/SpR

Tools

Knowledge of management and structure of the NHS

Job description

Job summary

The post holder will be a senior member of Powys Learning Disabilities Services, providing a clinical lead to the community learning disability service. They will positively respond to requests from Team Members who need advice in the day to day management of learning disability clients.

As a senior employee of the Health Board the post holder will work in close cooperation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Health Board's patients.

Main duties

• To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service
• To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
• To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
• To undertake all work in accordance with the Health Board's procedures and operating policies
• To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Health Board's service plans
• To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Medical Division or the Health Board.

About us

Being the smallest Health Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well‑being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Details

Date posted: 05 November 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £110,240 to £160,951 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 070-MD009-0925-B

Job locations: Bronllys Hospital, Bronllys, Bronllys, LD3 0LY

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practise
• On Specialist Register/SpR due to obtain relevant CCST within 6 months of interview
• PALS or APLS provider
• NALS provider

Clinical Experience Essential

• Broad based experience in psychiatry including the Learning Disability
• Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
• Knowledge and participation in CPD
• Knowledge of vulnerable adult and child protection procedures
• Competence in the use of the Mental health Act and the Mental Capacity Act
• Able to apply knowledge
• Safe and effective written and verbal communication skills

Clinical Governance Essential

• GuidanceScore Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
• Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance

Research Essential

• Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence

Teaching Essential

• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
• Willingness to teach medical undergraduates and postgraduates

Management Essential

• Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS

Other Requirements Essential

• Satisfactory Immigration Status
• Satisfactory Health Clearance
• Satisfactory Declaration, CRB/DBS Certificate and ISA Registration
• Ability to fulfil all duties of post, including on-call commitments and travel to meet requirements of the post

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Powys Teaching Health Board

Bronllys Hospital

Bronllys

Bronllys

LD3 0LY

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/