About this role
Job summary
This Consultant role forms part of a dynamic and forward-thinking Community Mental Health Team at Hafan Hedd Community Mental Health Centre, Newcastle Emlyn. The post comprises 10 sessions, with opportunities to develop additional sessions linked to sub-specialty interests.
You will play a key role in delivering and shaping Adult Community Mental Health services across South Ceredigion, contributing to ongoing service transformation across Hywel Dda to create flexible, responsive and integrated care. The role involves regular travel across the CMHT catchment area, with occasional travel to other Health Board sites and partner organisations.
The post offers a high level of support where you will also benefit from access to a specialist Medical Education and Library service, alongside strong links with Swansea and Cardiff Universities, supporting teaching, training and research opportunities.
Living and working in Hywel Dda offers an exceptional quality of life. The area is known for its stunning coastline, unspoilt countryside and national parks, providing excellent opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation. With affordable housing, shorter commute times and welcoming communities, the region supports a positive work-life balance.
Main duties of the job
Deliver Consultant-level care in Adult Community Mental Health Psychiatry across South Ceredigion Support and develop a comprehensive community-based mental health service centred at Hafan Hedd Provide Responsible Clinician and Consultant input for inpatient care Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, primary care and social services Contribute to service development and ongoing transformation of mental health services Provide clinical leadership, supervision and training to staff Participate in teaching (undergraduate and postgraduate), audit, CPD and research activity Travel regularly within the CMHT area and occasionally across the wider Health Board
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, mental health and 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: 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 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.
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.
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. On the GMC Specialist Register (including via Portfolio Pathway (CESR)/European Community Rights) or will have CCT due within six months of interview date. Section 12 Approved. AC Approved Clinician Status Valid Certified Advanced Life Support. Where a sub-specialty interest is required sub-specialty training should be to a level appropriate for UK consultant sub-specialist practice - fellowship or equivalent level experience.
Desirable
Additional Higher qualification(s).
Clinical Experience Essential
Broad based experience within the specialty area. Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post. Experience of leading a team.
Desirable
Previous experience working in the UK or NHS.
Clinical Governance Essential
Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance. Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice. Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.
Desirable
Knowledge of risk management
Teaching Essential
Ability to critically assess learning requirements for self and others. Evidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups. Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.
Desirable
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
Active participation in research.
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 autonomously and be responsible for actions. 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 Hafan Hedd Resource Centre
Adpar
Newcastle Emlyn
SA38 9NS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)