Consultant in Rehabilitation Psychiatry

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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Job summary

The post holder will provide specialist input for adults requiring both inpatient and community rehabilitation primarily in the West area of North Wales, however flexible working and cross cover with the other 2 Consultant Rehabilitation Colleges will be key. There are currently 3 inpatient rehabilitation units and a locked rehabilitation ward across the region.

You will actively work with the MDT and provide clinical leadership to ensure good quality holistic care is provided.

The post holder will be clinically responsible for those patients under their care and would be expected to work within the framework of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.

You are required to be on the Specialist Register, have CCT or recognised equivalent, or be within 6 months of obtaining it at the time of interview

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide specialist rehabilitation and recovery service for the adult population of the West area.

You will work within the legislative arrangements of the Mental Health Measure (Wales 2010) providing medical leadership to the CRT.

You will have inpatient facilities currently at Carreg Fawr rehabilitation unit, Bryn y Neuadd, Llanfairfechan (currently 8 beds) as well as responsibility for patients admitted to units in central area as agreed by the clinic director. There is currently a program of service redesign so the location of services and numbers of inpatients may vary as this progresses.

You will have access to an office, full time secretarial support and IT facilities.

There is the possibility of supervising a doctor in training (CT1-ST6), but it depends on the training needs and seniority of the post holder.

About us

North Wales is the perfect place to train, work and live. With stunning surroundings, affordable housing, great schools and a true sense of community wherever you go, North Wales is the perfect place to settle down on your own or with a family.

BCULHB is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau check being made.

As part of the Health Board's 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 University's process for granting honorary titles and help to deliver our shared vision for the North Wales School of Medicine and Health.

Date posted

15 May 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£87,354 to £113,408 a year gross per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-CON-RHPSY-0523

Job locations

Bryn y Neuadd Hospital

Llanfairfechan

LL33 0HH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the detailed Job Description and Person Specification which can be found in the Supporting Documents section.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the detailed Job Description and Person Specification which can be found in the Supporting Documents section.

Person Specification

Qualif

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

  • Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
  • MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
  • Welsh AC Approval.

Eligibility

Essential

  • Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
  • Included on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of completing CCT.
  • Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
  • Approved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.

Desirable

  • In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.

Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of training in the core and specialist competencies for community psychiatry.

Desirable

  • Experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Experience of community psychiatric practice.

Teaching and Training

Essential

  • Evidence of having delivered postgraduate teaching.

Desirable

  • Experience of teaching medical students.
Person Specification

Qualif

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

  • Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
  • MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
  • Welsh AC Approval.

Eligibility

Essential

  • Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
  • Included on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of completing CCT.
  • Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
  • Approved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.

Desirable

  • In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.

Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of training in the core and specialist competencies for community psychiatry.

Desirable

  • Experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Experience of community psychiatric practice.

Teaching and Training

Essential

  • Evidence of having delivered postgraduate teaching.

Desirable

  • Experience of teaching medical students.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Bryn y Neuadd Hospital

Llanfairfechan

LL33 0HH


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Bryn y Neuadd Hospital

Llanfairfechan

LL33 0HH


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Interim Clinical Director (SMS & Rehab)

Dr Javier R Mendieta

Javier.R.Mendieta@wales.nhs.uk

Date posted

15 May 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£87,354 to £113,408 a year gross per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-CON-RHPSY-0523

Job locations

Bryn y Neuadd Hospital

Llanfairfechan

LL33 0HH


Supporting documents

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