Job summary The post holder will be responsible for providing consultant input into the care of people open to Conwy CMHT. All referrals to the community Team are managed by a single point of access. There is a meeting on a daily basis. The meeting decides who the most appropriate person in the service is, to see the referred patient. Those taking part in the meeting include senior representatives of the primary and secondary care team. A consultant attends on a daily basis. The post holder will be expected to comply with the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010. The post may at times attract a junior doctor, depending on availability in the training rota. Main duties of the job Post holder will provide specialist psychiatric assessment, treatment and management for adults aged 18 upwards with serious and enduring mental illness in Conwy. The post holder will provide medical input to patients under secondary care CMHT when required by the care coordinator as well as provide consultation and supervision for Primary Mental Health Services in their catchment area. The service will deliver a needs led service and therefore the post holder will be expected to manage those above 65 until such time as their needs are more appropriately met by the Older Persons Mental Health Services. (Transition arrangements are under review). The post holder will be based with the CMHT and work with the county manager to ensure clinical leadership of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will assist with clinical supervision of the team. It is anticipated that the post holder will assist in training of team members in clinical matters. The service operates an Acute Care Model with two dedicated inpatient consultant managing the new to service admitted patients. The inpatient consultants also have responsibility for the Home treatment team patients. The post holder will work collaboratively with the Acute Care Services. There is a dedicated session within the job plan for consultation with the Acute Care Service. In the event of one of the acute care consultants being on leave overall responsibility for the inpatients is held by the other acute consultant. About us We are delighted that you are interested in joining the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division. When you join the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities division, you can balance work and life - with flexible working opportunities, hybrid and agile vacancies and an abundance of training and career development opportunities. Some of the many benefits of joining the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division include; Wellness, Work and Us -a human service providing support and intervention to staff at times of need.The quality of our interactions is grounded in our own sense of wellbeing -when we are well, we can better support each other and the people who use our services. Offering services ranging from drop-in sessions, counselling, coaching & an onsite gym. Managerial and Clinical supervisions - regular opportunities for staff to gain feedback from managers, discuss development opportunities and focus on overall wellbeing. Flexible working to suit you and your family, such as full time, annualised hours, part time, term time, remote and hybrid working, to enable you to achieve a great work-life balance. Let us discuss Support to progress your career in a place that allows you to reach your goals inside work and out. A chance to be recognised for great work through our staff achievement awards. Continued professional development opportunities through our in house training and external academic courses within local colleges and universities Date posted 31 January 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £91,722 to £119,079 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 050-CONWY-PSYCH-0124 Job locations Nant y Glyn, Colwyn Bay Colwyn Bay LL29 7RB Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job Description and Personal Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply Now to view in Trac. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job Description and Personal Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply Now to view in Trac. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Desirable Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Welsh AC Approval. Eligibility Essential Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Included on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of completing CCT. Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment. Approved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment. Desirable In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice. Clinical Skills Essential Evidence of training in the core and specialist competencies for community psychiatry. Desirable Experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of community psychiatric practice. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Desirable Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Welsh AC Approval. Eligibility Essential Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Included on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of completing CCT. Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment. Approved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment. Desirable In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice. Clinical Skills Essential Evidence of training in the core and specialist competencies for community psychiatry. Desirable Experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of community psychiatric practice. 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). Additional information 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 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address Nant y Glyn, Colwyn Bay Colwyn Bay LL29 7RB Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)