About this role
Job summary
Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a dedicated Specialty Doctor to join our Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (SCAMHS) and Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT).
This role provides an opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centred 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 multidisciplinary team, contributing to responsive crisis care and ongoing management of patients.
The post includes participation in the MHLD first on-call rota, with Consultant support available at all times (on-site during working hours and off-site out of hours).
Hywel Dda offers an excellent environment to live, work and develop your career. Covering Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, and Pembrokeshire, the area is known for its natural beauty, strong communities, and lower cost of living. Staff benefit from a supportive working culture, a strong focus on wellbeing, and access to training, education, and development opportunities, including teaching programmes, study leave, and involvement in research and quality improvement.
Main duties of the job
o Contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of a comprehensive SCAMHS service across the Health Boardo Undertake timely and effective assessment and treatment of patients requiring urgent and acute mental health careo Provide clinical leadership and support to multidisciplinary team members within the serviceo Work collaboratively with clinical, medical, and managerial colleagues to ensure high-quality patient careo Support and participate in teaching, training, and research activities within the organisationo Engage in clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives to enhance service deliveryo Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical documentation and ensure effective communication across teamso Monitor patient experience and respond proactively to feedback to improve care outcomeso Practice in line with evidence-based guidelines, including NICE and National Service Framework standardso 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 requirementsduring the course ofyour employment with us.
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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 completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies. 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)