Consultant in Adult Psychiatry - Swansea, United Kingdom - National Health Service

Description

Job summaryJoin the team at Ty Einon Centre as a Consultant Psychiatrist as we develop services within the Eating Disorder Service.

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.

Interested individuals will also be enthusiastic, motivated and committed to driving forwards the continued development of the Specialist Eating Disorder Service.

You will have overall clinical responsibility for the management of this client group overseeing the Care and Treatment Plans, delegating responsibility and working with the multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the jobAccepting this role would see you join this experienced Mental Health community service to provide care for adults with eating disorders.

You will focus on early intervention and equipping people with the appropriate skills for community living.

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.

To know how much you could qualify for, please contact descriptionJob 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 supportThere 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.

As well as reaching the top of the Consultant pay scale within 6 years, you will also be entitled to a commitment award every 3 years, after reaching the top of the pay scale, up to a maximum of 26,672 per annum.

Currently, until 31st March 2025, Consultants appointed on the first three points of the Consultant pay scale also receive Wales annual recruitment incentive payments.

Person Specification

Qualifications

EssentialOn Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in Adult Psychiatry or eligible for CCT within 6 monthsDesirableFurther relevant degree/diplomateaching qualification / higher qualification in medical education

Experience

EssentialEvidence of working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary teamTeaching and training of post/undergraduate medical staffEvidence of initiating, progressing and completing auditDesirableWorking as part of the management teamExperience of research in mental healthPrevious experience of working in the NHS / experience of NHS working practices and systemsExperience of the requirements of the role of Approved Clinician under the MHA 1983

Skills

EssentialLeadership SkillsTeaching SkillsDesirableClinical skills including competence using the MHA 1983 and the MCA 2005

Personal Attributes

EssentialFlexible and adaptable to competing demandsDriving Licence/ability to travel between sitesAbility to take a lead role in clinical developmentDisclosure 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.

Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Employer detailsEmployer nameSwansea Bay University Health BoardAddressTy Einon CentrePrincess StreetGorseinon, SwanseaSA4 4USEmployer's websiteFor questions about the job, contact:
Service Group Medical DirectorDr. Richard posted05 March 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
91,722 to 119,079 a year

per annum pro rata

ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number130-MHSG9825S-LJob locationsTy Einon CentrePrincess StreetGorseinon, SwanseaSA4 4US