Specialty Doctor in Older Persons Mental , Denbighshire

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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Job summary

There has never been a better time to join our growing team in our Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division in North Wales.

With a new leadership team in place we are investing in our services to transform the way they are delivered. During this exciting period of transformation we would like to invite applicants for this post.

As part of our growth strategy, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board wishes to appoint a full-time Specialty Doctor (10 sessions) in Older Persons Psychiatry based in the Older persons Community Mental Health Team in Denbighshire, North Wales.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist doctor input into older persons CMHT-OA and support the Consultant Psychiatrists in providing excellent psychiatric care.

The job offers career progression through Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) and the appropriate candidate will be fully supported to achieve this. There are opportunities to participate in Continual Professional Development through regular postgraduate programme and active audit and research through an established Clinical Effectiveness Group.

About us

North Wales is the perfect location to train, work and live. With a magnificent environment, affordable housing, great schools and a real sense of community wherever you go, North Wales is the perfect place to settle alone or with family.

BCUHB is committed to improving the working life of our employees. We actively promote equality of opportunity, flexible working and support for staff.

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

You are invited to discuss this post further with Dr Anita Pierce, Clinical Director on 03000850041

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 titlesand help to deliver our shared vision for the North Wales School of Medicine and Health.

Date posted

25 January 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£50,620 to £79,144 a year NA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-MHLDSDC-08-21-A-D

Job locations

Bodnant Unit, Bodnant

Denbighshire

LL30 1QY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description and Person Specification attached with additional documents: Occupational Health and BCUHB Policies.

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

Job Description and Person Specification attached with additional documents: Occupational Health and BCUHB Policies.

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

Qual

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).

Desirable

  • Postgraduate Qualifications
  • MRCPsych or equivalent
  • Section 12(2) Approved

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Good team working skills

Desirable

  • Ability to communicate in the medium of Welsh

Experience

Essential

  • General medical skills
  • Skills in mental health assessment of both functional and organic disorders
  • Experience in using both psychological and pharmacological treatment options with adult and older adult patients

Desirable

  • Experience in Substance Misuse and psychological therapies
  • General medecine and general practice

Management and Audit

Essential

  • Experience of Clinical Audit

Desirable

  • Evidence of ability to contribute to service management

Teaching

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in medical and multi-disciplinary teaching

Professional Interests

Desirable

  • Evidence of the development of special interest.
  • Knowledge of the up to date literature.
  • Membership of appropriate professional society/ies.

Car Owner/Driver

Desirable

  • Car owner with full driving licence.

Physical Requirements

Essential

  • Satisfactory medical clearance from Occupational Health.
Person Specification

Qual

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).

Desirable

  • Postgraduate Qualifications
  • MRCPsych or equivalent
  • Section 12(2) Approved

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Good team working skills

Desirable

  • Ability to communicate in the medium of Welsh

Experience

Essential

  • General medical skills
  • Skills in mental health assessment of both functional and organic disorders
  • Experience in using both psychological and pharmacological treatment options with adult and older adult patients

Desirable

  • Experience in Substance Misuse and psychological therapies
  • General medecine and general practice

Management and Audit

Essential

  • Experience of Clinical Audit

Desirable

  • Evidence of ability to contribute to service management

Teaching

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in medical and multi-disciplinary teaching

Professional Interests

Desirable

  • Evidence of the development of special interest.
  • Knowledge of the up to date literature.
  • Membership of appropriate professional society/ies.

Car Owner/Driver

Desirable

  • Car owner with full driving licence.

Physical Requirements

Essential

  • Satisfactory medical clearance from Occupational Health.

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

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

Bodnant Unit, Bodnant

Denbighshire

LL30 1QY


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

Bodnant Unit, Bodnant

Denbighshire

LL30 1QY


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director Central Area

Dr. Anita Pierce

Anita.Pierce@wales.nhs.uk

03000850041

Date posted

25 January 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£50,620 to £79,144 a year NA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-MHLDSDC-08-21-A-D

Job locations

Bodnant Unit, Bodnant

Denbighshire

LL30 1QY


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