Job summary
Applications are invited for a Specialty Doctor in Neuropsychiatry in Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Mental Health Services, Welsh Neuropsychiatry Service.
The post-holder will work as part of this specialist Mental Health Service which provides care and treatment to clients with Neuropsychiatric presentations following an acquired brain injury.
Main duties of the job
You will work within a multi disciplinary team including nursing team, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, and psychology as part of the Welsh Neuropsychiatry Service, the only specialist Neuropsychiatry service in Wales and providing input to the inpatient ward, outpatient, day and community services.
The post holder will work in close collaboration with the two Consultants in Neuropsychiatry. Duties will include the assessment and the supervision of patients admitted to the 11 bedded Neuropsychiatry Ward at Hafan y Coed, University Hospital Llandough and the assessment of patients attending the Day Unit for Neuropsychiatric assessment and ongoing rehabilitation.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work in close collaboration with the two Consultants in Neuropsychiatry. Duties will include the assessment and the supervision of patients admitted to the 11 bedded Neuropsychiatry Ward at Hafan y Coed, University Hospital Llandough and the assessment of patients attending the Day Unit for Neuropsychiatric assessment and ongoing rehabilitation.
Successful applicants will be expected to participate in administration, CPD, audit and teaching. Full registration with the General Medical Council is essential.
Full details of the role can be found in the attached Job Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work in close collaboration with the two Consultants in Neuropsychiatry. Duties will include the assessment and the supervision of patients admitted to the 11 bedded Neuropsychiatry Ward at Hafan y Coed, University Hospital Llandough and the assessment of patients attending the Day Unit for Neuropsychiatric assessment and ongoing rehabilitation.
Successful applicants will be expected to participate in administration, CPD, audit and teaching. Full registration with the General Medical Council is essential.
Full details of the role can be found in the attached Job Description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMB BS or recognised equivalent
- oSection 12 (2) recognition under MHA 1983 or qualification to become Section 12 approved
Desirable
- oMRCPsych Part 1
- oAcademic excellence
Experience
Essential
- oFour years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as fixed-term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, OR equivalent experience / competencies*
Desirable
- oAssessment of emergencies
Skills Knowledge Ability
Essential
- oCommitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- oUp to date with current practices in Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry
- oAbility to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate
Desirable
- oComputing skills
- oAudit
- oResearch interests relevant to specialty
- oTeaching
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oDemonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- oEvidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
- oFlexible approach
- oMotivated and efficient
- oCommitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMB BS or recognised equivalent
- oSection 12 (2) recognition under MHA 1983 or qualification to become Section 12 approved
Desirable
- oMRCPsych Part 1
- oAcademic excellence
Experience
Essential
- oFour years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as fixed-term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, OR equivalent experience / competencies*
Desirable
- oAssessment of emergencies
Skills Knowledge Ability
Essential
- oCommitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- oUp to date with current practices in Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry
- oAbility to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate
Desirable
- oComputing skills
- oAudit
- oResearch interests relevant to specialty
- oTeaching
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oDemonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- oEvidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
- oFlexible approach
- oMotivated and efficient
- oCommitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
