Job summary
Adult psychiatry services are based around multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Teams which deliver secondary mental health services to defined catchment populations. The teams are organised in line with the six Local Authorities. Teams are provided in partnership with Local Authorities, with differing levels of integration across North Wales.
Main duties of the job
Six Community Drug and Alcohol Teams provided in Partnership with each local Authority work across North Wales. There are active partnerships within the local Substance Misuse Action Teams (SMATs), Police, and Probation Services. The service also has a Specialist Midwifery Service and mobile Harm Reduction Service that covers the six counties of North Wales, both of which have been seen as National examples of good practice.
About us
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for a population of around 676,000 people across the six counties of North Wales (Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be based in the community between the 2 Central teams (Conwy and Denbighshire). The exact breakdown of cover and base location can be agreed depending on the preference of the candidate and their area of residence.
The post will provide medical support to the community teams on a full-time basis working closely with the current Associate Specialist, SAS doctors and Consultant.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be based in the community between the 2 Central teams (Conwy and Denbighshire). The exact breakdown of cover and base location can be agreed depending on the preference of the candidate and their area of residence.
The post will provide medical support to the community teams on a full-time basis working closely with the current Associate Specialist, SAS doctors and Consultant.
Person Specification
Professional
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
- Minimum of four years (full time or equivalent) in postgraduate training in the UK or equivalent EEA training. At least two years training must be in the relevant specialty or recognised equivalent training (this is defined as the successful completion of the Foundation programme, followed by either successful completion of ST1 and ST2 or CT1 and CT2 or as a FTSTA or its recognised equivalent).
- Or Equivalent experience in Substance Misuse Psychiatry
Desirable
- Postgraduate Qualifications
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Section 12(2) Approval
Experience
Essential
- General medical skills
- Experience in substance misuse
Desirable
- Substantial experience in Adult psychiatry.
Management
Essential
- Experience of Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to contribute to service management
Teaching
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in medical and multi-disciplinary teaching
Person Specification
Professional
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
- Minimum of four years (full time or equivalent) in postgraduate training in the UK or equivalent EEA training. At least two years training must be in the relevant specialty or recognised equivalent training (this is defined as the successful completion of the Foundation programme, followed by either successful completion of ST1 and ST2 or CT1 and CT2 or as a FTSTA or its recognised equivalent).
- Or Equivalent experience in Substance Misuse Psychiatry
Desirable
- Postgraduate Qualifications
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Section 12(2) Approval
Experience
Essential
- General medical skills
- Experience in substance misuse
Desirable
- Substantial experience in Adult psychiatry.
Management
Essential
- Experience of Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to contribute to service management
Teaching
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in medical and multi-disciplinary teaching
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).
