Consultant Learning Disability PsychiatristWe are looking to recruit a Learning Disability Consultant Psychiatrist to join Swansea Bay UHB. The successful candidate will join a team of ten Consultant Learning Disability Psychiatrists who cover the other geographical areas within the Health Board.
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of care to patients in the geographical region of Swansea (SA4-SA7) and will be based in Llwyneryr AAU, Swansea but will travel to various locations within their geographical area of Swansea. They will join a multi-professional team, whose responsibilities will include the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness. The post-holder will be expected to work closely with Consultant colleagues providing unscheduled care in order to ensure continuity of the care pathways.
The Learning Disability services in SBUHB are currently undergoing significant modernisation with the aim of becoming leaders in the field. The post holder will have the opportunity to be involved with this exciting programme.
Applicants should have full registration with the GMC, possess MRCPsych UK or have an equivalent post graduate qualification. The should be on the specialist register for Learning Disability Psychiatry, or be within 6 months of achieving their CCT in Learning Disability Psychiatry. The ability to commute within the Health Board's geographical area, with access to an appropriate means of transport is essential.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be responsible for the delivery of care to patients in the geographical region of Swansea (SA4-SA7) and will be based in Llwyneryr AAU, Swansea but will travel to various locations within their geographical area of Swansea. They will join a multi-professional team which includes Medical staff, Nurses, Social Workers, Support Workers, Psychologists and Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Speech and Language Therapists whose responsibilities will include the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.
About usOur values encourage continuous improvement and as such you will have the opportunity for regular career development to ensure you're on the cutting edge and at the top of your game. Additionally, the service is supportive of staff developing portfolio careers and have excellent opportunities for the successful candidate to explore opportunities in medical management, quality improvement, quality and safety, research and teaching. The Health Board has strong academic links with Swansea University and Medical School and honorary appointments exist should you wish to explore this as part of your career development.
Job responsibilitiesYou will be able to find the job description and person specification documents attached within this advert.
Person SpecificationQualificationsFull GMC Registration and Licence to PracticeOn Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due) within 6 months of interview dateOr CESR or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist RegistrationMembership of the Royal College of PsychiatristsValid Certified Advanced Life Support SkillsAppropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalentClinical ExperienceBroad based experience in psychiatry across the range of sub-specialities. Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)Knowledge and participation in CPDCompetence in eg management of acute psychiatric presentationsExpertise in the treatment of mental disorders in people with learning disabilitiesAble to apply knowledgeSafe and effective written and verbal communication skillsKnowledge and experience of communicating bad newsBroad based experience in psychiatry across the range of sub-specialities. Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent) -Knowledge and participation in CPD -Competence in eg management of acute psychiatric presentations -Expertise in the treatment of mental disorders in people with learning disabilities -Able to apply knowledge -Safe and effective written and verbal communication skills -Knowledge and experience of communicating bad news -Meet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice"Experience of NHSWider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty serviceEvidence of above average performanceClinical GovernanceEvidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practiceComprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical GovernanceKnowledge of risk managementKnowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review processResearchExperience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomesEvidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publicationTeachingEvidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctorsWillingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staffOrganisation of further teaching programmes in medical educationTraining the Trainers" experienceManagementKnowledge of the management and structure of the NHSWillingness to participate in clinical managementEvidence of management trainingPersonal QualitiesAbility to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibilityExcellent interpersonal skills and team-working skillsAbility to work as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team and aloneAbility to work flexibly in response to the changing needs of the ServiceEvidence of leadership attributesMotivational skillsOther RequirementsAll applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleaguesAbility to fulfil all duties of post, including on-call commitments and travel to meet requirements of the postWelsh speaker or a willingness to learn Welsh.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
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