About this role
Job summary
Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a committed Senior Clinical Fellow to join our Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (SCAMHS) and Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT).
This full-time post (40 hours per week, plus applicable banding supplement) is compliant with the Working Time Directive and New Deal. The role includes participation in a rota with out-of-hours working, including the MHLD first on-call rota, with Consultant support available at all times (on-site during working hours and off-site when required).
You will provide high-quality care across hospital and community settings, supporting the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions in children and young people. You will work as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, contributing to crisis response and ongoing patient management while ensuring clear, compassionate communication with patients and their families.
Hywel Dda University Health Board offers a rewarding opportunity to build your career in West Wales, covering Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, and Pembrokeshire. The area combines excellent professional opportunities with an exceptional quality of life, including beautiful coastlines, national parks, and a lower cost of living than many urban centres.
Main duties of the job
You will join a supportive and inclusive organisation that prioritises staff wellbeing, teamwork, and continuous improvement. A strong focus is placed on professional development, with access to structured teaching programmes, study leave, mentoring, and opportunities to engage in research, service development, and quality improvement initiatives.
o Contribute to the delivery and development of a comprehensive SCAMHS serviceo Undertake timely assessment and treatment of patients requiring urgent and acute mental health careo Provide leadership and support to multidisciplinary team memberso Work collaboratively with clinical, medical, and managerial colleagues to deliver high-quality careo Participate in teaching, training, audit, and research activitieso Maintain accurate and high-quality clinical documentationo Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues to support patient careo Monitor and respond to patient experience feedbacko Practice in line with NICE guidance and national frameworkso Uphold professional standards in accordance with "The Duties of a Doctor"
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
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff whoare able tocommunicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course ofyour employment with us.
These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found atBMA+-+Framework+Agreement+Wales.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice. Valid Certified Advanced Life Support
Desirable
Additional clinical qualification(s). Evidence of working towards membership of the Royal College.
Clinical Governance Essential
Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
Desirable
Knowledge of risk management. Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.
Experience Essential
Shall have at least 4 years full time Postgraduate experience (or its equivalent on a part time or flexible basis). Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post. NHS Experience.
Desirable
Able to demonstrate evidence of leading a team.
Teaching Essential
Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.
Desirable
Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and resident doctors.
Other Essential
Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner. Flexible approach to the needs of the service.
Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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 Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)