Job summary
The post holder will provide clinical input to the Liaison Service and will provide expertise in the psychiatric diagnosis and treatment of patients presenting with mental health problems in Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital including the emergency department.
You will have clinical responsibility for all patients referred to the service within this integrated clinical service model.
You will act under the general supervision of the Consultant Psychiatrist in Liaison, and will work collaboratively with the Liaison Team Leader to ensure the delivery of appropriate care and treatment to patients for all age groups and with special responsibility for older adults.
The post is based within the liaison team in the West, and will be a member of that team. The team is based within the Hergest Unit - the mental health unit on the main hospital site.
Main duties of the job
You will provide day to day supervision of nursing staff working with younger adults, older adults as well as alcohol and substance misuse liaison staff.
The post holder will be expected to keep up to date in respect of clinical developments and will work with the Liaison Consultant Psychiatrists and, with a mutual agreement, to cover periods of annual leave and study leave.
About us
The Health Board employs around 18,000 staff and has a budget of around £1.1 billion. It is responsible for the operation of three district general hospitals. Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd near Rhyl, and Wrexham Maelor Hospital. There are twenty two other acute and community hospitals, and a network of over ninety health centres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. It also coordinates the work of GP practices and the NHS services provided in North Wales by dentists, opticians and pharmacies.
The Health Board is currently undergoing a programme of change. Mental Health Services are provided by a Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find the full Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find the full Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section.
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
- Section 12(2) Approved
Experience
Essential
- General medical skills
- Skills in mental health assessment of both functional and organic disorders
- Experience in using both psychological and pharmacological treatment options with adult and older adult patients
Desirable
- Experience in: substance misuse, psychological therapies, general medicine and general practice
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
- Section 12(2) Approved
Experience
Essential
- General medical skills
- Skills in mental health assessment of both functional and organic disorders
- Experience in using both psychological and pharmacological treatment options with adult and older adult patients
Desirable
- Experience in: substance misuse, psychological therapies, general medicine and general practice
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).
