Job summary
Would you like to be in beautiful surroundings where most people only get to see on holiday? Consider starting afresh in North Wales to truly live where you work.
Opportunities have arisen across North Wales to work as a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Community CAMHS as well as the North Wales Inpatient Adolescent Unit in Abergele.
Join our talented and friendly team of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists across North Wales working with integrated and dynamic multi-disciplinary teams in a variety of areas, covering early intervention to intensive outreach and inpatient care.
Generous packages including re-location are offered to the best applicants and home working considered where possible.
Main duties of the job
There are opportunities for postgraduate teaching and training, the development of the newly established Medical school based in Bangor University will provide additional possibilities for undergraduate teaching within the medical programme.
North Wales Adolescent Service Inpatient Unit Ref
West Area - Bangor Community CAMHS Ref
Central Area - Conwy and Denbighshire Community CAMHS Ref
East Area - Wrexham and Flintshire Community CAMHS Ref
To find out more about these posts and working in North Wales please find contact details below:-
East Community - Wrexham and Flintshire: Dr Peter Roots and Wendy Pinder
Central Community - Conwy and Denbighshire: David Patterson
West Community CAMHS - Bangor and Anglesey: Dr Susan Hamilton and Liz Fletcher
We are happy to facilitate a visit to the bases and the North Wales area with prior arrangement.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
As part of the Health Boards strategic collaboration with Bangor University, individuals with an interest in teaching and research who can demonstrate and agree a possible contribution to the School can be considered and nominated for recognition through the Universitys process for granting honorary titlesand help to deliver our shared vision for the North Wales School of Medicine and Health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
As part of the Health Boards strategic collaboration with Bangor University, individuals with an interest in teaching and research who can demonstrate and agree a possible contribution to the School can be considered and nominated for recognition through the Universitys process for granting honorary titlesand help to deliver our shared vision for the North Wales School of Medicine and Health.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration on GMC Specialist Register or
- Specialist Registrar able to take up post within 3 months of completing CCST
- MRCPsych
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Diagnosis and treatment of mental illness in children and adolescents in a multi-disciplinary team setting
- Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively
Desirable
- Skills in social psychological and behavioural therapies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in community CAMHS settings
Knowledge/ Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Children Act (1989)
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act (1983)
- Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005)
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective leadership
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Basic IT skills (essential within 6 months)
Other Requirements
Essential
- Approved training status. Section 12 (2) approval and a willingness to undertake training to become an Approved Clinician.
- Able to undertake local travel
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration on GMC Specialist Register or
- Specialist Registrar able to take up post within 3 months of completing CCST
- MRCPsych
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Diagnosis and treatment of mental illness in children and adolescents in a multi-disciplinary team setting
- Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively
Desirable
- Skills in social psychological and behavioural therapies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in community CAMHS settings
Knowledge/ Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Children Act (1989)
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act (1983)
- Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005)
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective leadership
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Basic IT skills (essential within 6 months)
Other Requirements
Essential
- Approved training status. Section 12 (2) approval and a willingness to undertake training to become an Approved Clinician.
- Able to undertake local travel
Desirable
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).
