About this role
Job summary
Do you share our Health Board values; Caring for each other; Working together; Always improving? If so, we would love for you to come and work for Swansea Bay University HB.
We have an exciting opportunity for a FT Senior Clinical Fellow ( LAS) in Forensic Psychiatry to join the Forensic department based in Glanrhyd Hospital in Bridgend to commence on 5th August 2026 until 19th April 2027 only to provide cover for a vacant training post. This post will form part of the Non Resident rota.
We have close links with Swansea University and other University College partners in South Wales especially in the areas of research & development and multi-professional teaching.
We place great emphasis on continuous professional development and will actively support you in the development and achievement of personal goals
Main duties of the job
This post is aimed at ST Higher level. The post-holder will have the opportunity to gain experience in Forensic Mental Health. We encourage uptake of training opportunities and will support relevant courses for the candidate's education and training needs.
The successful candidates will work together with the wider clinical team of Consultants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Junior Doctors and other Allied Health Professionals to provide high quality, safe and effective clinical care. Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team. Applicants must hold Full GMC registration with a licence to practise or show evidence that it will be issued by start date. We are not able to sponsor candidates for GMC registration.
Even though the posts will not be recognised for training the successful candidates will have the opportunity to attend teaching and participate in audit, quality improvement and research projects where possible similar to the Wales Deanery Trainees. The successful candidates will also have dedicated educational supervisor. These posts will participate on the medical on call rota and have similar responsibilities to the training grades. There is a study leave budget available and associated funding will be considered by the Medical Director Office and approved for educational opportunities.
About us
Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.
The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University. Aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of South West Wales.
Swansea is Wales' second-largest city, and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring South-West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cozy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula. Swansea also has excellent sporting facilities including the Wales National pool and liberty stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City football club.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh.
Person Specification
Qualifications: Essential
oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification oMRCPsych examination by offer date
Desirable
oAdditional related qualifications e.g., BSc, BA, BMedSci or equivalent (not including intercalated BSc or 'Honorary' MA)
Clinical skills - clinical knowledge & expertise Essential
oAbility to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems. oAbility to prioritise clinical need. oAbility to maximise safety and minimise risk. oDemonstrates appropriate knowledge base and sound clinical judgement. oDemonstrates ability in basic skills of history taking examination (mental and physical) and synthesis of findings. oDemonstrates basic psychotherapeutic skills
Research, Audit and Quality Improvement Essential
oDemonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues. oDemonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives. oDemonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice oCapacity to critically appraise research in psychiatry
Desirable
Research, Audit and Quality Improvement oEvidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g., degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements oEvidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project oUnderstanding of service-user contribution to and perspective of audit and research Teaching: oEvidence of interest in, and experience of, teaching oEvidence of feedback for teaching
Personal skills Essential
Communication skills: oDemonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication, and capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate. oAble to build rapport and engage others in open/equal dialogue, actively listen, persuade and negotiate. oAppropriate use of non-verbal communication Judgement and Problem Solving: oCapacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions. oAbility to integrate a range of information and facts to form an initial hypothesis. oCapacity to work effectively with ambiguous and conflicting information. oCapacity to think beyond the obvious, with an analytical/scientific, yet flexible approach. oCapacity to take a holistic approach to problem solving, considering a range of alternatives and approaches. Empathy and sensitivity: oCapacity and motivation to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding. oAbility to see patients as people with an awareness of their needs and wishes. oDemonstrates an understanding of the importance of acting compassionately towards patients and their families. oConsideration and sensitivity to the importance of understanding and respecting patients' cultural values and practices Working as Part of a Team: oUnderstanding of the importance of integrated clinical care oAbility to work effectively in multi-professional teams and across agencies. oAbility to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members, for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects. oCapacity to work cooperatively and effectively with others. oExchange knowledge effectively between team members. oUnderstanding of the importance of each team members' role and what can be learnt from them. oAbility to take accountability for one's decisions. oCapacity to exchange knowledge effectively between team members oAbility to effectively consult with other physicians and healthcare professionals. Leadership oCapacity to take the lead in diagnosis and prognosis. oCapacity to take responsibility for patient care appropriately. oWillingness to be held accountable when operating as part of a team. oCapacity to effectively delegate to others when appropriate. oAbility to supervise junior medical staff. oThe confidence to challenge the viewpoints of others. oCapacity to build relationships and motivate team members in order to get the best out of others.
Desirable
Communication skills: oCapacity to use effective interview skills. oAbility to engage the patient and motivate them to change. Empathy and sensitivity: oCapacity to collect patient history with sensitivity and care. oAbility to be empathic but not become emotionally attached Empathy and sensitivity: oCapacity to collect patient history with sensitivity and care. oAbility to be empathic but not become emotionally attached Organisation and planning: oRecognition of the need for efficient and equitable use of resources Organisation and planning: oRecognition of the need for efficient and equitable use of resources Other: oEvidence of achievement outside medicine oEvidence of altruistic behaviour, e.g., voluntary work oEvidence of organisational skills - not necessarily in medicine, e.g., grant or bursary applications, organisation of a university club, sports section, etc.
Commitment to specialty - learning and personal development Essential
oDemonstrates interest and realistic insight into psychiatry and mental health. oShows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative) for the specialty. oInterest in working closely with people and helping others. oCommitment to lifelong learning oCommitment to personal and professional development oDemonstrates interest and realistic insight into psychiatry and mental health. oDemonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty. oCommitment to personal and professional development oEvidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s) oEvidence of self-reflective practice
Desirable
oExtracurricular activities / achievements/ interest and realistic insight relevant to psychiatry
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 Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address Caswell clinic
Bridgend
CF31 4LN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)