Job summary
The post holder will be a Specialty Doctor covering the catchment area of North Caerphilly Mental Health services based in Rhymney. They will work alongside the existing Consultant Psychiatrist in the Caerphilly borough and together will provide medical input to the community services in North Caerphilly.
They will positively respond to requests from Team Members who need advice in the day-to-day management of adult patients in any setting within the borough and contribute to the development of adult mental health services.
Main duties of the job
As a senior employee of the Health Board, the post holder will work in close co-operation with and support other clinical, medical professionals and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Health Boards patients.
This is a 10-session post serving adults (aged residing in the borough of North Caerphilly. The post holder will be based at the North Caerphilly Community Mental Health Team based at Rhymney Integrated Health and Social Care Centre. The North Caerphilly CMHT currently received around 800 referrals per month.
The post holder will be supported by a wider multi-disciplinary team consisting of Nurses, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Health Care Support Workers and Administrators. The Caerphilly CMHT resource is clinically led by the Consultant, with the support of a Specialty Doctor and Senior Nurse.
This role offers a balanced job plan with adequate time to complete administrative tasks, direct weekly supervision by a consultant with the aim of developing your skills both clinically and non-clinically (such as with quality improvement projects and leadership). The role also includes two protected 'Special Interest Sessions' and two sessions of remote working per week.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£62,117 to £99,216 a year per annum, pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
040-SD319
Job locations
Rhymney Integrated Health and Social Care Centre
Lawn Industrial Estates
Rhymney
NP22 5PW
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the job description and main responsibilities please refer to the job description and person specification for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the job description and main responsibilities please refer to the job description and person specification for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* As per person specification
Desirable
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Experience
Essential
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Desirable
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Skills & Abilities
Essential
* As per person specification
Desirable
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Personal Attributes
Essential
* As per person specification
Desirable
* As per person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* As per person specification
Desirable
* As per person specification
Experience
Essential
* As per person specification
Desirable
* As per person specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* As per person specification
Desirable
* As per person specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
* As per person specification
Desirable
* As per person specification
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
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Rhymney Integrated Health and Social Care Centre
Lawn Industrial Estates
Rhymney
NP22 5PW
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Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Rhymney Integrated Health and Social Care Centre
Lawn Industrial Estates
Rhymney
NP22 5PW
Employer's website
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