Job Overview
This post will join a team of 4 consultants responsible for the provision of Community Mental Health Services across the geographical footprint of Swansea. There are 5 Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT), Areas 1 and 2 and then the Area 3 team cover Swansea, the Forge and Tonna CMHT provide services for Neath Port Talbot.
This post will join a team of 2 consultants, 2 specialty doctors, 2 team managers which are supported by a wider team of community psychiatric nurses, social workers, clerical staff and medical secretaries. The post is based in Central Clinic, Swansea.
Within the Area 1 and 2 CMHT, the doctor's interests and expertise cover a very wide range of mental health including ADHD, as well as quality improvement projects such as pharmacist‑led clinics.
Responsibilities
* Provide clinical service in collaboration with colleagues, including prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.
* Assume responsibility for the proper functioning of the department in line with the operational policy and Strategic Plan of the Health Board.
* Act as Educational Supervisor for junior medical staff under contract, overseeing their training and providing career advice within specialist guidelines.
* Adhere to the principles of Good Medical Practice as issued by the General Medical Council.
* Participate in the 1 in 14 on‑call rota in the SBUHB area with prospective cover.
* Consider domiciliary consultations when clinically indicated.
* Engage in risk management, clinical audit and other governance activities within the department, directorate and Health Board, with mandatory adherence to Caldicott Principles.
* Take part in the Health Board’s Appraisal Scheme, develop a Personal Development Plan with the Directorates Head of Medicine, and meet service outcomes through annual job plan reviews.
* Contribute significantly to directorate planning processes via active participation in the clinical directorate structure.
Professional Development and Training
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK, we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward‑thinking organisation. You may be a nurse, doctor, specialist in a health science/therapy or a support services professional – we have roles for you, including apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering positions.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, religion or belief, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applicants who are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or in a civil partnership, disabled or otherwise protected under equality law. Our values – Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving – show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
Work Environment
We believe staff are our best asset and want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. Live on the doorstep of some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery and enjoy all the benefits of a thriving, cosmopolitan city.
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