Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry

The post holder will be based with the CMHT and work with the integrated/single line team manager to ensure clinical leadership of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will assist with clinical supervision of the team ensuring that robust management plans are in place for those in whom it is warranted. This will be done as part of a meeting structure where the most clinically complex patients are discussed and reviewed with the whole team. It is anticipated that the post holder will assist in training of team members in clinical matters. The post holder will work collaboratively with the Acute Care Services (inpatient and Home Treatment (HTT)). The community consultant is responsible for the longer term planning and provision of section 117 aftercare arrangements and the provision of suitable reports for Mental Health Act appeals. The post holders will provide consultation and supervision for Primary Mental Health Services in their catchment area. Consultants will be expected to comply with the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010. This is a Welsh statutory law and aims to give patients the right to a high standard of care Clinical leadership within Acute Care setting. Develop care plan and treatment formulation, guidance on evidence based treatment and effectiveness. Mental Health Act 1983 assessments when required. Main duties of the job To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Health Board's personnel policies and procedures. To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients. To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the necessary department. To participate in annual appraisal for consultants. To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Health Board, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme. To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act 1983 Section 12(2) approval, to work within the legal framework of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010 and to abide by professional codes of conduct. To participate annually in a job plan review with the Clinical Director, which will include consultation in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation. To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. About us We are delighted that you are interested in joining the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division. When you join the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities division, you can balance work and life - with flexible working opportunities, hybrid and agile vacancies and an abundance of training and career development opportunities. Some of the many benefits of joining the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division include;

• Wellness, Work and Us -a human service providing support and intervention to staff at times of need.The quality of our interactions is grounded in our own sense of wellbeing -when we are well, we can better support each other and the people who use our services.
• Offering services ranging from drop-in sessions, counselling, coaching & an onsite gym.
• Managerial and Clinical supervisions - regular opportunities for staff to gain feedback from managers, discuss development opportunities and focus on overall wellbeing.
• Flexible working to suit you and your family, such as full time, annualised hours, part time, term time, remote and hybrid working, to enable you to achieve a great work-life balance. Let us discuss!
• Support to progress your career in a place that allows you to reach your goals inside work and out.
• A chance to be recognised for great work through our staff achievement awards.
• Continued professional development opportunities through our in house training and external academic courses within local colleges and universities, You will be able to find a full Job Description and Personal Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply Now to view in Trac. Job description, You will be able to find a full Job Description and Personal Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply Now to view in Trac.
  
  MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Welsh AC Approval.
Eligibility Essential
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Included on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of completing CCT.
• Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
• Approved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
Desirable
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
Clinical Skills Essential
• Evidence of training in the core and specialist competencies for community psychiatry.
Desirable
• Experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of community psychiatric practice.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Welsh AC Approval.
Eligibility Essential
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Included on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of completing CCT.
• Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
• Approved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
Desirable
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
Clinical Skills Essential
• Evidence of training in the core and specialist competencies for community psychiatry.
Desirable
• Experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of community psychiatric practice.