Consultant Adult Psychiatrist - Central Clinic Swansea

This post will join a team of 4 consultants responsible for the provision of Community Mental Health Services across the geographical footprint of Swansea. There are 5 Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT), Areas 1 and 2 and then the Area 3 team cover Swansea, the Forge and Tonna CMHT provide services for Neath Port Talbot.

This post will join a team of 2 consultants, 2 specialty doctors, 2 team managers which are supported by a wider team of community psychiatric nurses, social workers, clerical staff and medical secretaries. This post is based in Central Clinic, Swansea. Within the Area 1 and 2 CMHT, the doctor's interests and expertise cover a very wide range of mental health including ADHD, as well as quality improvement projects such as pharmacist led clinics.

Main duties of the job

In your clinical capacity, you will provide a clinical service, with colleagues, which will include the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.

The post holder, in liaison with Consultant colleagues, will have responsibility for the proper functioning of the department in line with the operational policy/Strategic Plan of the Health Board.

You may be named in the contracts of junior staff as the person expected to act as Educational Supervisor for junior medical staff assigned to you.

You will be required to adhere to the principles of good medical practice laid down in the guidance of 'Good Medical Practice' issued by the General Medical Council.

You will also be required to undergo annual job plan review and meet service outcomes.

The post holder will be expected to make a significant contribution to the directorate planning process through active participation in the clinical directorate structure.

You will participate in the 1 in 14 on call rota in the SBUHB area, with prospective cover.

Domiciliary consultations may be required when clinically indicated.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job responsibilities

In your clinical capacity, you will provide a clinical service, with colleagues, which will include the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.

You will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients under your care in liaison with Consultant colleagues, allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff. The post holder, in liaison with Consultant colleagues, will have responsibility for the proper functioning of the department in line with the operational policy/Strategic Plan of the Health Board.

You may be named in the contracts of junior staff as the person expected to act as Educational Supervisor for junior medical staff assigned to you; over seeing their training and being the initial source of advice for doctors regarding their careers, within the guidelines of the specialist bodies and Royal Colleges.

You will be required to adhere to the principles of good medical practice laid down in the guidance of Good Medical Practice issued by the General Medical Council.

You will also be required to participate in the Health Boards risk management process and in clinical audit and other healthcare governance activities within the department, the directorate and the Health Board. Adherence to Caldicot Principles is mandatory.

You will be required to participate in the Health Boards Appraisal Scheme and to formulate a Personal Development Plan, in conjunction with the Directorates Head of Medicine, to identify training and development needs. You will be expected to participate in personal and professional development to fulfill Royal College CME requirements. You will also be required to undergo annual job plan review and meet service outcomes.

The post holder will be expected to make a significant contribution to the directorate planning process through active participation in the clinical directorate structure.

You will participate in the 1 in 14 on call rota in the SBUHB area, with prospective cover.

Domiciliary consultations may be required when clinically indicated.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC
• Licensed to practice
• n Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in Old Age Psychiatry or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
• Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education

Experience

• Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff ("Working Together")
• Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
• Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit
• Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service ("Always Improving")
• Values partnership with other agencies ("Working Together")
• Development and commissioning of modernizing services
• Experience of research in mental health
• Experience of the requirements of the role of Approved Clinician under The Mental Health Act 1983

Skills & Abilities

• Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
• Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change ("Working Together")
• Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare ("Caring for each other")
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly ("Caring for each other")
• Understands information systems and technology
• Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service
• Clinical Skills including competence using the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005

Personal Attributes

• Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
• Ability to undertake on-call
• A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service ("Always Improving")
• Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
• Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals

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.

Clinical Director - Mental Health Services