Job Details
1. Be medically qualified, MRC Psych or equivalent
2. Be innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate service improvement
3. Have an excellent understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health
4. Have substantial knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary issues in mental health, knowledge of and experience in purchaser/provider contractual issues
What you will get:
5. Competitive annual salary
6. The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (pro-rata)
7. Career development and training
8. Opportunities to develop your special interests
9. Relocation support
There are also a range of other benefits including access to NHS retail discounts and special offers, NHS car leasing without a credit check and much more
The consultant psychiatrist role is situated in Ty Einon, Gorseinon, which is short commute from Swansea, Cardiff, West Wales, Neath, Port Talbot, Bridgend and surrounding areas.
As well as reaching the top of the Consultant pay scale within 6 years, you will also be entitled to a commitment award every 3 years, after reaching the top of the pay scale, up to a maximum of £26,672 per annum.
Currently, until 31st March 2025, Consultants appointed on the first three points of the Consultant pay scale also receive Wales annual recruitment incentive payments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
10. On Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in Adult Psychiatry or eligible for CCT within 6 months
Desirable
11. Further relevant degree/diploma
12. teaching qualification / higher qualification in medical education
Experience
Essential
13. Evidence of working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
14. Teaching and training of post/undergraduate medical staff
15. Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit
Desirable
16. Working as part of the management team
17. Experience of research in mental health
18. Previous experience of working in the NHS / experience of NHS working practices and systems
19. Experience of the requirements of the role of Approved Clinician under the MHA 1983
Skills
Essential
20. Leadership Skills
21. Teaching Skills
Desirable
22. Clinical skills including competence using the MHA 1983 and the MCA 2005
Personal Attributes
Essential
23. Flexible and adaptable to competing demands
24. Driving Licence/ability to travel between sites
25. Ability to take a lead role in clinical development
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