Job summary
This job is a unique and exciting opportunity to work as a Consultant Psychiatrist in both the Traumatic Stress Pathway and the Veterans' Service within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. These are Health Board wide services which are part of the CAMHS and Specialised Services Directorate within the Mental Health Care Group. Both roles are replacement posts and would suit a psychiatrist with a particular interest in PTSD and CPTSD.
Please be aware this Job description is pending Royal College approval.
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
For further detailed information please see attached the Job Description and Person specification attached.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one tea
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person 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 Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post
- Satisfactory immigration / right to work status
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh or a willingness to learn
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
- On the GMC Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry and/or Forensic Psychiatry (or be eligible for registration within 6 months of interview)
- Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
- Section 12 approved doctor under the Mental Health Act
Desirable
- Additional postgraduate Qualifications e.g. MSc/MD/PhD
- Recognised trainer by the GMC
- Approved Clinician Status in Wales
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients with PTSD or CPTSD
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of multi-agency working
- Experience of clinical risk management
- Experience of teaching
Desirable
- Clinical experience of working with Veterans
- Experience of working as a Consultant Psychiatrist in NHS Wales
- Evidence of engagement with research
- Evidence of previous leadership experience
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the All Wales PTSD Prescribing Algorithm
- Knowledge of quality/service improvement methodology
- Analytical mind able to reach conclusions in the face of potentially conflicting information, and carry decisions forward
- Good organisational skills and time management with ability to prioritise own work load
- Self-motivated and flexible approach to work
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Effective IT (computer) skills
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation
- Values aligned to those of the Health Board
Personal Qualities
Essential
- High ethical and professional standards
Desirable
- Evidence of a significant commitment to continuing professional development
Person Specification
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post
- Satisfactory immigration / right to work status
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh or a willingness to learn
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
- On the GMC Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry and/or Forensic Psychiatry (or be eligible for registration within 6 months of interview)
- Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
- Section 12 approved doctor under the Mental Health Act
Desirable
- Additional postgraduate Qualifications e.g. MSc/MD/PhD
- Recognised trainer by the GMC
- Approved Clinician Status in Wales
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients with PTSD or CPTSD
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of multi-agency working
- Experience of clinical risk management
- Experience of teaching
Desirable
- Clinical experience of working with Veterans
- Experience of working as a Consultant Psychiatrist in NHS Wales
- Evidence of engagement with research
- Evidence of previous leadership experience
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the All Wales PTSD Prescribing Algorithm
- Knowledge of quality/service improvement methodology
- Analytical mind able to reach conclusions in the face of potentially conflicting information, and carry decisions forward
- Good organisational skills and time management with ability to prioritise own work load
- Self-motivated and flexible approach to work
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Effective IT (computer) skills
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation
- Values aligned to those of the Health Board
Personal Qualities
Essential
- High ethical and professional standards
Desirable
- Evidence of a significant commitment to continuing professional development
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).
