Consultant in Community General Psychiatry - North Pembs
Posted 5 days 2 hours ago by NHS
Permanent
Full Time
University and College Jobs
Dyfed, Haverfordwest, United Kingdom, SA611
Job Description
Consultant in Community General Psychiatry - North Pembs NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Main area Adult Mental Health Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (10 sessions) Job ref 100-MED-MHLD-210
Employer Hywel Dda University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Bro Cerwyn Centre Town Haverfordwest Salary £114,099 - £166,585 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 25/10/:59
Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.
To keep up to date with our latest recruitment activity follow us on Facebook (Swyddi Hywel Dda Jobs), LinkedIn or on
Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.
Job overview Make a lasting difference to mental health services in Pembrokeshire as a Consultant Psychiatrist, delivering high-quality care while helping to shape the future of community mental health provision across the region.
We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Community Mental Health Team based at Bro Cerwyn Centre, Haverfordwest. This is an opportunity to work within an established multidisciplinary team providing high-quality care to adults across both community and inpatient settings.
You will play a key role in the delivery and development of mental health services, working closely with colleagues to provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to the needs of our local population. Alongside clinical responsibilities, you will have opportunities to contribute to teaching and training, supporting medical students and junior doctors, as well as participating in audit, quality improvement and service development activities.
With strong links to Swansea University and Cardiff University, the post offers opportunities to pursue sub specialty interests and become involved in research that supports innovation and improves patient outcomes.
Based in Pembrokeshire, this role combines a rewarding career with an exceptional quality of life. Renowned for its stunning coastline, national parks and welcoming communities, the area offers an outstanding environment in which to live, work and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
Main duties of the job As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will provide clinical leadership across community and inpatient services, helping to shape the future of adult mental health care in Pembrokeshire. Working closely with a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will ensure services are compassionate, evidence based, and responsive to the needs of our local population.
Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Working for our organisation Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.
Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individual's contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.
We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: Applications for our roles are carefully reviewed and shortlisted based on specific criteria, which varies from job to job. Using a generic application to apply for multiple roles or relying on automated AI application services, such as Lazy Apply or AI Apply, may not provide the necessary information, leading to your application being overlooked. To ensure your application is given full consideration, we recommend submitting a tailored application that directly addresses the criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the advert.
By submitting your application to NHS Jobs/Trac, you are giving your consent for elements of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems in order to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation; to be used by Recruitment for purposes of checking your Professional Registration online (where applicable).
These processes are in line with Fair and Lawful processing in line with current Data Protection Legislation especially those in relation to your personal or sensitive personal data (sensitive personal data is defined as any declared physical or mental health conditions . click apply for full job details
Employer Hywel Dda University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Bro Cerwyn Centre Town Haverfordwest Salary £114,099 - £166,585 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 25/10/:59
Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.
To keep up to date with our latest recruitment activity follow us on Facebook (Swyddi Hywel Dda Jobs), LinkedIn or on
Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.
Job overview Make a lasting difference to mental health services in Pembrokeshire as a Consultant Psychiatrist, delivering high-quality care while helping to shape the future of community mental health provision across the region.
We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Community Mental Health Team based at Bro Cerwyn Centre, Haverfordwest. This is an opportunity to work within an established multidisciplinary team providing high-quality care to adults across both community and inpatient settings.
You will play a key role in the delivery and development of mental health services, working closely with colleagues to provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to the needs of our local population. Alongside clinical responsibilities, you will have opportunities to contribute to teaching and training, supporting medical students and junior doctors, as well as participating in audit, quality improvement and service development activities.
With strong links to Swansea University and Cardiff University, the post offers opportunities to pursue sub specialty interests and become involved in research that supports innovation and improves patient outcomes.
Based in Pembrokeshire, this role combines a rewarding career with an exceptional quality of life. Renowned for its stunning coastline, national parks and welcoming communities, the area offers an outstanding environment in which to live, work and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
Main duties of the job As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will provide clinical leadership across community and inpatient services, helping to shape the future of adult mental health care in Pembrokeshire. Working closely with a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will ensure services are compassionate, evidence based, and responsive to the needs of our local population.
Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Delivering high quality clinical care in Adult General Psychiatry
- Leading and supporting the multidisciplinary team
- Contributing to teaching, training, and research activities
- Applying expertise in assessment, treatment, and community management
- Supporting the development of medical students, junior doctors, and wider staff
- Participating in CPD, audit, and service improvement initiatives
Working for our organisation Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities service
Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.
Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individual's contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.
We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:
- Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.
- On the GMC Specialist Register (including via Portfolio Pathway (CESR)/European Community Rights) or will have CCT due within six months of interview date.
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
- Where a sub specialty interest is required sub specialty training should be to a level appropriate for UK consultant sub specialist practice - fellowship or equivalent level experience.
- Section 12 Approval.
- AC Approved Clinician Status.
- Additional Higher qualification(s).
- Broad based experience within the specialty area.
- Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Previous experience working in the UK or NHS.
- Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance.
- Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
- Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.
- Knowledge of risk management.
- Ability to critically assess learning requirements for self and others.
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups.
- Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.
- Teaching qualification.
- Demonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area.
- Evidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice.
- Evidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately.
- Evidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way.
- Active participation in research.
- Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.
- Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
- Ability to work autonomously and be responsible for actions.
- Ability to work flexibly.
- Ability to remain calm whilst working under pressure.
- Undertake responsibility for leading and supervising a team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and team working skills.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: Applications for our roles are carefully reviewed and shortlisted based on specific criteria, which varies from job to job. Using a generic application to apply for multiple roles or relying on automated AI application services, such as Lazy Apply or AI Apply, may not provide the necessary information, leading to your application being overlooked. To ensure your application is given full consideration, we recommend submitting a tailored application that directly addresses the criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the advert.
By submitting your application to NHS Jobs/Trac, you are giving your consent for elements of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems in order to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation; to be used by Recruitment for purposes of checking your Professional Registration online (where applicable).
These processes are in line with Fair and Lawful processing in line with current Data Protection Legislation especially those in relation to your personal or sensitive personal data (sensitive personal data is defined as any declared physical or mental health conditions . click apply for full job details