About this role
Job summary
As a Specialist Grade Doctor, you will provide expert community psychiatric care to people with intellectual disabilities who reside within the county of Pembrokeshire. The service has already implemented Dementia, Epilepsy, and PMLD pathways. You will lead clinical care, teaching activities and contribute to service development and governance.
This post is ideal for doctors seeking to consolidate their experience or progress within Non-Consultant Career Grades. You'll be supported through the Portfolio Pathway to gain Specialist Registration and advance your career in a structured, nurturing environment.
We are committed to tackling health inequalities for people with learning disabilities. Our Primary Care Liaison service and General Hospital LD Liaison team work closely with Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire People First to deliver educational sessions to GP trainees and undergraduate medical students. These teams are expanding to increase capacity and align with the wider Directorate's focus on liaison, early intervention, and prevention.
Our Mental Health Service is nationally recognized by the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the British Medical Association for innovation and excellence in adult mental health care across mid and west Wales.
Main duties of the job
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:
To ensure the provision and delivery of a first-class clinical service. To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the speciality. 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 contribute to the Consultant on-call rota (1 in 14 rota). To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty or the Health Board. Core clinical expertise in the field of Intellectual Disability Psychiatry. Experience and knowledge of running a specialty service. Leadership and team building skills as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Supporting and training multi-disciplinary teams. Participating in CPD including Audit. You are expected to maintain your professional development for Revalidation. A Teaching and Training role for medical undergraduates and postgraduates. Supervisor role to Junior and Middle Grade Medical Staff. To undertake regular multi-disciplinary clinical audit and provide evidence based medicine.
About us
Hywel 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, mentalhealthand learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with 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:BronglaisHospital in Aberystwyth;GlangwiliHospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; andWithybushHospital 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
47general 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 description Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.
Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.
The post holder will provide specialist community psychiatric care to people with intellectual disabilities who reside within the county of Pembrokeshire, as part of the Pembrokeshire Community Team for Learning Disabilities.
If you are looking to work with a friendly and supportive team, dealing with a wide variety of Mental Health Conditions, in a beautiful rural location with a good work-life balance, then please get in touch. The post holder will be based at Llanion House in Pembroke Dock and will play a key role in delivering high-quality psychiatric care to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, formulating and reviewing treatment plans, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. The role also involves contributing to the development and implementation of care pathways, supporting teaching and training initiatives, and participating in clinical governance activities. In addition, the post holder will have the opportunity to actively shape service improvements across the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities (MH&LD) Directorate.
This post is Full Time 40 hours per week (10 sessions with 8 DCCs and up to 2 SPAs (one for continued Professional Development and one for Clinical Effectiveness) Job Plan will be agreed with the successful applicant upon commencement. The successful candidate is expected to hold Section 12 approval and be working towards Approved Clinician (AC) status. A minimum of 12 years of postgraduate medical experience is required, including at least 6 years in the field of Psychiatry.
Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient-centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individuals contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.
Join us in shaping the future of inclusive mental health services while advancing your career in a forward-thinking and supportive environment.
We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:
Hywel Dda 3 Counties -https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY Lifestyle in Wales -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ Medical Leadership in Hywel Dda -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s MHLD Working in Psychiatry at Hywel Dda -https://youtu.be/xxXlqbYSW5Y
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council. Valid Certified Advanced Life Support ATLS / ALS / PALS. Section 12 Approval. The appointed candidate into this role will be expected to obtain AC Approved Clinician status within 12 months of starting.ng
Desirable
Additional clinical qualification(s) AC Approved Clinician Status.
Clinical Experience Essential
Minimum of 12 years' experience since primary medical qualification with a minimum of 6 years within the specialty area (either continuous period or in aggregate). Evidence of leading a team. Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post. Evidence of change management, quality improvement or audit.
Desirable
Previous experience working in the NHS.
Teaching Essential
Ability to critically assess learning requirements for self and others. Evidence of organising programmes and teaching of all staff groups. Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.
Desirable
Higher teaching qualification.
Research and Scholarship Essential
Demonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area Evidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice Evidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately Evidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way
Desirable
Evidence of engagement in research
Clinical Governance Essential
Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice Engagement in annual job planning/appraisal review process
Desirable
Evidence of leading a clinical audit (or quality improvement project). Knowledge of risk management.
Safeguarding Essential
Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation
Other Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Skills and Attributes Essential
Ability to work flexibly. Ability to remain calm whilst working under pressure. Undertake responsibility for leading and supervising a team. Excellent interpersonal skills and team-working skills.
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 Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address Learning Disability Service
Llanion House
Pembroke Dock
SA72 6DY
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)