Job summary
There's never been a better time to join our growing team within our Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division.
With a new leadership team in place we're investing in our services to transform the way they are delivered. We are continuously developing and expanding the range of support, care and treatment we offer to people across North Wales. This includes establishing new exciting roles in our community and inpatient teams and a clear pathway for staff to continue to learn and progress throughout their career.
As part of our growth strategy, Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board are currently looking to appoint a full-time (10 Sessions) Specialist in Older Persons Mental Health, based in Pwllheli.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for Older Persons Services, covering GP surgeries in S Gwynedd.
The post will provide CPA reviews and ward round for inpatients for the catchment area, outpatient clinics and medical input to the memory service. Dealing with organic referrals for the catchment area.
The post holder will provide specialist psychiatric assessment, treatment and management for people with cognitive impairment (including Young Onset Dementias) and those over 70 with functional illnesses - transition arrangements are in place for developing an age equal or needs based specialist Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS) from the catchment area) both functional and organic.
Completion of mental health act assessments of inpatients and discussion with S12(2) Doctor and AMHP. A good working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act is essential in current clinical role, due to the patient group frequently lacking capacity to consent to admission and treatment. Also responsible for assessment of suitability of patients lacking capacity to be treated under DoLS.
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
For further details please read Job Description and Person Specification - Section 4 Local Working Arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details please read Job Description and Person Specification - Section 4 Local Working Arrangements.
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).
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
Desirable
- 2 years' experience in Adult psychiatry.
- Experience in older adult psychiatry for a minimum of 1 year.
Management and Audit
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
Professional Interests
Desirable
- Evidence of the development of special interest.
- Knowledge of the up to date literature.
- Membership of appropriate professional society/ies.
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).
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
Desirable
- 2 years' experience in Adult psychiatry.
- Experience in older adult psychiatry for a minimum of 1 year.
Management and Audit
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
Professional Interests
Desirable
- Evidence of the development of special interest.
- Knowledge of the up to date literature.
- Membership of appropriate professional society/ies.
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).
