These fixed term posts provide an excellent developmental opportunity for doctors who have passed their FY2 (or equivalent) competencies to gain experience of working in psychiatry and mental health prior to committing to a specialty core training programme. These posts within the Mental Health & Learning Disabilities (MHLD) Division will allow doctors to gain experience in the psychiatric subspecialties of general adult, old age or learning disabilities with the additional opportunity to experience forensic, child and adolescent, old age liaison and addictions on a 'taster' or special interest basis.
The main duties will usually involve a mix of inpatient, outpatient and community work. Post holders will have access to regular clinical supervision from their consultant supervisors. Post holders will assume the responsibilities normally associated with CT1-3 level appointments in Psychiatry., The MHLD Division of ABUHB provides psychiatric services (community and inpatient) all adults in the Gwent area of South East Wales. It is comprised of three directorates covering Adult Psychiatry & Specialist Services, Old Age Psychiatry and Learning Disability Psychiatry. In the MHLD Division there are approximately 25 Consultants, 8 Specialty Doctors/Associate Specialists, 4 Specialist Registrars, 15 Junior Doctors (including these posts), 4 GPVTS trainees and 2 FP2s. Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services are managed separately through the Child & Family Division but there are close working arrangements and relationships.
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