Main area Community Learning Disability Psychiatrist Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 8 sessions per week (over 4 days) Job ref 070-MD001-0325
Employer Powys Teaching Health Board Employer type NHS Site Bronllys Hospital Town Bronllys Salary £106,000 - £154,760 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/04/2025 23:59
Consultant in Psychiatry of Learning Disability (Adult)
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Job overview
The post holder will be a senior member of Powys Learning Disabilities Services, providing a clinical lead to the community learning disability service. They will positively respond to requests from Team Members who need advice in the day to day management of learning disability clients.
As a senior employee of the Health Board, the post holder will work in close cooperation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Health Board’s patients.
Main duties of the job
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:
* To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service
* To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
* To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
* To undertake all work in accordance with the Health Board’s procedures and operating policies
* To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Health Board’s service plans
* To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Medical Division or the Health Board.
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Health Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practise
* On Specialist Register/SpR due to obtain relevant CCST within 6 months of interview
* PALS or APLS provider
* NALS provider
Clinical Experience
* Broad based experience in psychiatry including the Learning Disability
* Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
* Knowledge and participation in CPD
* Knowledge of vulnerable adult and child protection procedures
* Competence in the use of the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act
* Able to apply knowledge
* Safe and effective written and verbal communication skills
Clinical Governance
* Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
* Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance
Research
* Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence
Teaching
* Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
* Willingness to teach medical undergraduates and postgraduates
Management
* Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
Other Requirements
* Satisfactory Immigration Status
* Satisfactory Health Clearance
* Satisfactory Declaration, CRB/DBS Certificate and ISA Registration
* Ability to fulfil all duties of post, including on-call commitments and travel to meet requirements of the post
As a Health Board we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices.
We’ll value your contribution whether you’re looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.
You can complete your application in Welsh or English, it’s entirely your choice. Once you’ve applied, we will keep you updated on the progress of your application, so be sure to check your emails regularly.
Interested in working with us, but haven’t found the right job opportunity yet, or you require some guidance with your application, please contact our Resourcing Team on 01874 712580 or e-mail powysresourcing@wales.nhs.uk. We’ll be happy to have an informal chat with you.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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