Job summaryLocum Consultant in Community General Adult Psychiatry
Location: South Ceredigion
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Consultant Psychiatrist to join the team at the South Ceredigion Community Mental Health Team. Hywel Dda University Health Board is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Consultant to join colleagues in a very dynamic and forward looking mental health service.
Main duties of the jobThe successful applicant will provide clinical expertise and strategic leadership as we look to develop our mental health services to meet the population needs of Hywel Dda UHB.
About usHywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached the job Description for the main roles and responsibilities required of this role.
Please find below links to some useful information:
https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY https://youtu.be/Xb5ksZWmXm8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached the job Description for the main roles and responsibilities required of this role.
Please find below links to some useful information:
https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY https://youtu.be/Xb5ksZWmXm8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MRCPsych or FRCPsych or other
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
Desirable- Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent
- On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due within 6 months of interview date
- Or CESR or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration
Clinical ExperienceEssential- Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
- Knowledge and participation in CPD
- Competence in General Adult Psychiatry
Desirable- Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
- Evidence of above average performance
- Additional clinical qualification(s)
Clinical GovernanceEssential- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Desirable- Knowledge of risk management
ResearchEssential- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes
DesirableTeachingEssential- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable- Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
- "Training the Trainers" experience
ManagementEssential- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
Desirable- Evidence of management training
Person Specification
QualificationsEssential- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MRCPsych or FRCPsych or other
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
Desirable- Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent
- On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due within 6 months of interview date
- Or CESR or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration
Clinical ExperienceEssential- Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
- Knowledge and participation in CPD
- Competence in General Adult Psychiatry
Desirable- Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
- Evidence of above average performance
- Additional clinical qualification(s)
Clinical GovernanceEssential- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Desirable- Knowledge of risk management
ResearchEssential- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes
DesirableTeachingEssential- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable- Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
- "Training the Trainers" experience
ManagementEssential- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
Desirable- Evidence of management training
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 .
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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 .
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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer detailsEmployer nameHywel Dda University Health Board
AddressHafan Hedd Resource Centre
Adpar, 11 Lloyds Terrace
Newcastle Emlyn
SA38 9NS
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