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 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.
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 jobOur 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 responsibilitiesTo 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 issuesWhat you will get: Competitive annual salaryThe equivalent of 33 days annual leave (pro-rata)Career development and trainingOpportunities to develop your special interestsRelocation supportThe consultant psychiatrist role is situated in Ty Einon, Gorseinon, which is a short commute from Swansea, Cardiff, West Wales, Neath, Port Talbot, Bridgend and surrounding areas.
Person SpecificationQualificationsRegistered with the GMCLicensed to practiceOn 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 RegisterPrimary CCT or an endorsement, in CAMHS or General Adult PsychiatryTeaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical educationExperienceEvidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staffEvidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a serviceValues partnership with other agenciesEvidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staffEvidence of initiating, progressing and completing auditDevelopment and commissioning of Liaison servicesExperience of research in psychiatryExperience of psychological therapySkillsEffective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriateUnderstands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staffUnderstands and can apply the principles of Prudent HealthcareExcellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staffUnderstands information systems and technology (IT)Clinical Skills Section 12 approvalDemonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the servicePersonal AttributesFlexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacksAbility to undertake on-callA commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the serviceEnthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical developmentEmpathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individualsDisclosure 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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr