Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the team at the South Pembrokeshire Community Mental Health Team. Hywel Dda University Health Board is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Consultant to join colleagues in a very dynamic and forward looking mental health service.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will provide clinical expertise and strategic leadership as we look to develop our mental health services to meet the population needs of Hywel Dda UHB.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
* Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
* Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
* Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
* 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
* Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Details Date posted
03 June 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£110,240 to £160,951 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
100-MED-MHLD-191-G
Job locations
South Pembrokeshire Hospital, Community Mental Health Team
Fort Road
Pembroke Dock
SA72 6SY
Job description Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.
Please find below links to some useful information:
https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY https://youtu.be/Xb5ksZWmXm8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s Job description Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.
Please find below links to some useful information:
https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY https://youtu.be/Xb5ksZWmXm8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
* On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due within 6 months of interview date
* MRCPsych or FRCPsych or other
* Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
* Approved Clinician Status
* Section 12 approved
Desirable
* Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent
Clinical Experience Essential
* Broad based experience in General Adult Psychiatry
* Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
* Knowledge and participation in CPD
Desirable
* Experience of NHS
* Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
* Evidence of above average performance
* Additional clinical qualification(s)
Clinical Governance Essential
* Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Desirable
* Knowledge of risk management
Research Essential
* Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes
Desirable
* Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
* Research degree
Teaching Essential
* Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable
* Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
* "Training the Trainers" experience
Management Essential
* Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
* On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due within 6 months of interview date
* MRCPsych or FRCPsych or other
* Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
* Approved Clinician Status
* Section 12 approved
Desirable
* Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent
Clinical Experience Essential
* Broad based experience in General Adult Psychiatry
* Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
* Knowledge and participation in CPD
Desirable
* Experience of NHS
* Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
* Evidence of above average performance
* Additional clinical qualification(s)
Clinical Governance Essential
* Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Desirable
* Knowledge of risk management
Research Essential
* Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes
Desirable
* Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
* Research degree
Teaching Essential
* Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable
* Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
* "Training the Trainers" experience
Management Essential
* Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
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
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
South Pembrokeshire Hospital, Community Mental Health Team
Fort Road
Pembroke Dock
SA72 6SY
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
South Pembrokeshire Hospital, Community Mental Health Team
Fort Road
Pembroke Dock
SA72 6SY
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
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