Locum Consultant Adult Psychiatrist (Portfolio Pathway/Cesr) Spoa

Join the team at Neath Port Talbot Hospital as a Consultant Psychiatrist as we develop services and work towards a 24 hr single point of admission service.
It's a great opportunity to make your mark and drive positive change, with support from a multidisciplinary management team who are strongly focussed on working with clinical colleagues.
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
This post is designed for doctors working toward their Portfolio Pathway (CESR) application.
It is a Health Board role aiming to deliver career training and development to doctors in a clear structure with educational support.
This post is to commence as soon as possible on a fixed term basis - length of contract to be discussed and confirmed at interview depending on the requirements for the individual appointed.
You will be allocated a Consultant who has personally completed the Portfolio Pathway (CESR) process as an educational and clinical supervisor to guide you through the process and help you with your portfolio.
Your training will aim to mirror that delivered by a higher specialty training programme and utilize portfolio evidence in the same way.
The consultant psychiatrist role is situated in Neath Port Talbot Hospital, which is short commute from Swansea, Cardiff, West Wales, Neath, Port Talbot, Bridgend and surrounding areas.
Main duties of the job The service has recently developed a number of regional services, additionally Welsh Government have recently approved funding to develop a 111 telephone triage service which is a first in Wales with the development of crisis care being seen as a national priority.
Aligned to this, working with and developing community crisis services will be a key part of the role.
The service has also recently had a Strategic Outline Case for the provision of adult acute inpatient services approved by Welsh Government and the successful post holder will be instrumental in developing the Outline Business Case with the senior management team.
This will be an opportunity for your clinical voice to be heard whereby your input will be encouraged to develop the creation of new inpatient services and the interface with community teams.
The service strongly supports clinicians developing skills in other subspecialties and undertaking special interest sessions.
There are a range of areas you can get involved in as we host a number of regional services including perinatal mental health services and regional medium secure services.
You'll have access to excellent CPD with our own medical education centre based on the Cefn Coed Hospital site in Swansea and a vibrant academic programme, plus access to a large peer group of enthusiastic and high-calibre consultants.
About us Our 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.
About your next employer: You will be working for an established, forward thinking service.
There is an opportunity for you to grow and move within Swansea Bay University Health Board.
There are also a range of other benefits including access to NHS retail discounts and special offers, NHS car leasing without a credit check and much more.
You could be eligible for up to £10,000 in Relocation costs.
Job description Job responsibilities To be successful in this role, you will: Be medically qualified, MRC Psych or equivalent Be innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate service improvement Have an excellent understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health Have substantial knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary issues in mental health, knowledge of and experience in purchaser/provider contractual issues What you will get: Competitive annual salary The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (pro-rata) Career development and training Opportunities to develop your special interests Relocation support You can find this information in the attached documents for the job description and person specification.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with the GMC Licensed to practice On Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in General Adult Psychiatry or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register Desirable Further relevant degree/diploma Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education Experience Essential Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff (Working Together) Values partnership with other agencies (Working Together) Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit Experience of the requirements of the role of Approved Clinician under the Mental Health Act 1983 Desirable Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service (Always Improving) Development and commissioning of local mental health services Experience of research in mental health Skills Essential Effective leadership ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people receptive to appropriate change (Working Together) Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare (Caring for each other) Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly (Caring for each other) Understands information systems and technology Clinical Skills including competence of using the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Desirable Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service (Always Improving) Personal Attributes Essential Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks Ability to undertake on-call A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service (Always Improving) Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people see people as individuals 130-MHSG9743L #J-18808-Ljbffr