Lead Consultant, Psychiatry for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Pembroke Dock; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wales is seeking a Consultant in Psychiatry for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. The role focuses on providing specialist psychiatric care, undertaking research, and teaching medical students. Candidates should have full GMC registration and relevant qualifications such as membership in the Royal College of Psychiatrists. This position offers a chance to significantly impact mental health services for those with learning disabilities.

Qualifications

• Broad based experience in psychiatry across sub-specialties.
• Knowledge of UK hospital systems.
• Competence in management of acute psychiatric presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist community psychiatric care for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Participate in undergraduate teaching and support research activities.
• Contribute to the Consultant on-call rota (1 in 14).

Skills

Leadership

Clinical expertise in Intellectual Disability Psychiatry

Teaching and training

Research skills

Audit participation

Education

Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice

Appropriate higher degree (MD, PhD, MSc)

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Job description

A healthcare provider in Wales is seeking a Consultant in Psychiatry for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. The role focuses on providing specialist psychiatric care, undertaking research, and teaching medical students. Candidates should have full GMC registration and relevant qualifications such as membership in the Royal College of Psychiatrists. This position offers a chance to significantly impact mental health services for those with learning disabilities.