Locum Consultant Psychiatrist (Portfolio Pathway/Cesr) Eating Disorder

Job summary Join the team at Ty Einon Centre as a Consultant Psychiatrist as we develop services within the Eating Disorder Service.
This post is designed for doctors working toward their Portfolio Pathway (CESR) application.
It is a Health Boardrole 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.
You will be joining a very experienced, multi-disciplinary team of nurses, psychotherapists, psychologists, dietitians, occupational therapists and medical staff.
Although, you will be part of the Adult Eating Disorder Team, you will work closely with colleagues in Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Adult Primary and Adult Community Mental Health Teams to ensure that individuals experience a seamless and co-ordinated approach to their care.
Main duties of the job 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.
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 as well as an education centre in Neath Port Talbot Hospital.
There is also 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 equivalentBe innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate service improvementHave an excellent understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental healthHave 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 salaryThe equivalent of 33 days annual leave (pro-rata)Career development and trainingOpportunities to develop your special interestsRelocation support 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 moreThe consultant psychiatrist role is situated in Ty Einon, Gorseinon, which is short commute from Swansea, Cardiff, West Wales, Neath, Port Talbot, Bridgend and surrounding areas.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with the GMC Licensed to practice On Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in 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 primary CCT or an endorsement, in CAMHS or General Adult Psychiatry 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") Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service ("Always Improving") Values partnership with other agencies ("Working Together") Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit Desirable Development and commissioning of Liaison services Experience of research in psychiatry Experience of psychological therapy 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 (IT) Clinical Skills Section 12 approval 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 Desirable Welsh Language skills