Job summary
The post will be based in the community between the Two West teams. The exact breakdown of cover and location can of work can be agreed depending on the preference of the candidate and their area of residence.
The post will provide medical support to the community teams on a full-time basis working closely with the current, SAS and Specialist doctors.
The post holder will be encouraged to obtain and maintain section 12(2) approval of the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007) and Approved Clinician status in Wales in order to participate in the on call rota for MHLD and to undertake assessments in the community, police custody, 136 suites.
The on call is 1 in 13.
Main duties of the job
This post will be based in the West area with clinical input into both the community teams agreed with the successful candidate.
The post involves close MDT working with no individual case load but rather providing medical input and reviews for those open to substance misuse services.
The post holder will be expected to work to the BCU substance misuse prescribing guidelines for both inpatient and community sessions.Clinical duties will include liaison with neighbouring CMHT's, inpatient wards (both psychiatric and at the local DGH's) clinical support to the alcohol liaison service and attendance at multi-disciplinary team meetings.
The post holder will be expected to keep up to date in respect of clinical developments.
The post holder is expected to participate in all relevant clinical programme group meetings.
About us
We are delighted that you are interested in joining the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division. When you join the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities division, you can balance work and life - with flexible working opportunities, hybrid and agile vacancies and an abundance of training and career development opportunities.
Some of the many benefits of joining the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division include;
- Wellness, Work and Us -a human service providing support and intervention to staff at times of need.The quality of our interactions is grounded in our own sense of wellbeing -when we are well, we can better support each other and the people who use our services.
- Offering services ranging from drop-in sessions, counselling, coaching & an onsite gym.
- Managerial and Clinical supervisions - regular opportunities for staff to gain feedback from managers, discuss development opportunities and focus on overall wellbeing.
- Flexible working to suit you and your family, such as full time, annualised hours, part time, term time, remote and hybrid working, to enable you to achieve a great work-life balance. Let us discuss!
- Support to progress your career in a place that allows you to reach your goals inside work and out.
- A chance to be recognised for great work through our staff achievement awards.
- Continued professional development opportunities through our in house training and external academic courses within local colleges and universities
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Personal Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply Now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Personal Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply Now to view in Trac.
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).
- Or Equivalent experience in Substance Misuse Psychiatry.
- CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable
- Postgraduate Qualifications
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Section 12(2) Approval
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Good team working skills.
Experience
Essential
- General medical skills. Experience in substance misuse for a minimum of 1 year.
Desirable
- 2 years' experience in Adult psychiatry.
Management & Audit
Essential
- Experience of Clinical Audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to contribute to service management
Teaching
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in medical and multi-disciplinary teaching
Professional Interests
Desirable
- Evidence of the development of special interest.
- Knowledge of the up to date literature.
- Membership of appropriate professional society/ies.
Welsh Language Requirements
Desirable
- The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable.
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).
- Or Equivalent experience in Substance Misuse Psychiatry.
- CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable
- Postgraduate Qualifications
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Section 12(2) Approval
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Good team working skills.
Experience
Essential
- General medical skills. Experience in substance misuse for a minimum of 1 year.
Desirable
- 2 years' experience in Adult psychiatry.
Management & Audit
Essential
- Experience of Clinical Audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to contribute to service management
Teaching
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in medical and multi-disciplinary teaching
Professional Interests
Desirable
- Evidence of the development of special interest.
- Knowledge of the up to date literature.
- Membership of appropriate professional society/ies.
Welsh Language Requirements
Desirable
- The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable.
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).
