Job summary Locum Consultant in Community General Adult Psychiatry Location: South Ceredigion An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Consultant Psychiatrist to join the team at the South Ceredigion Community Mental Health Team. Hywel Dda University Health Board is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Consultant to join colleagues in a very dynamic and forward looking mental health service. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will provide clinical expertise and strategic leadership as we look to develop our mental health services to meet the population needs of Hywel Dda UHB. 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 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 Date posted 01 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £116,600 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 100-MED-MHLD-192-L5 Job locations Hafan Hedd Resource Centre Adpar, 11 Lloyds Terrace Newcastle Emlyn SA38 9NS Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job Description for the main roles and responsibilities required of this role. Please find below links to some useful information: https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY https://youtu.be/Xb5ksZWmXm8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?vVgt03XPT6RQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?vjLioZyqIpwk&t33s Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job Description for the main roles and responsibilities required of this role. Please find below links to some useful information: https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY https://youtu.be/Xb5ksZWmXm8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?vVgt03XPT6RQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?vjLioZyqIpwk&t33s Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice MRCPsych or FRCPsych or other Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills Desirable Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due within 6 months of interview date Or CESR or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration Clinical Experience Essential Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent) Knowledge and participation in CPD Competence in General Adult Psychiatry Desirable Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service Evidence of above average performance Additional clinical qualification(s) Clinical Governance Essential Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice Desirable Knowledge of risk management Research Essential Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes Desirable Research degree Teaching Essential Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors Desirable Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education "Training the Trainers" experience Management Essential Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS Desirable Evidence of management training Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice MRCPsych or FRCPsych or other Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills Desirable Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due within 6 months of interview date Or CESR or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration Clinical Experience Essential Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent) Knowledge and participation in CPD Competence in General Adult Psychiatry Desirable Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service Evidence of above average performance Additional clinical qualification(s) Clinical Governance Essential Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice Desirable Knowledge of risk management Research Essential Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes Desirable Research degree Teaching Essential Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors Desirable Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education "Training the Trainers" experience Management Essential Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS Desirable Evidence of management training 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 Hywel Dda University Health Board Address Hafan Hedd Resource Centre Adpar, 11 Lloyds Terrace Newcastle Emlyn SA38 9NS Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)