Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry, Conwy
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Job Overview
The adult mental health services in Conwy work closely with Conwy social services, the third sector, and partnership agencies to provide a comprehensive service for people with mental health needs within Conwy.
The care of individuals is subject to the Mental Health Measure (Wales) 2010, and the post holder is expected to work in line with the requirements of the MH Measure. The post holder will provide patient-centered recovery-based care within the Primary and Secondary care Teams.
The CMHT is also supported by a team of occupational therapists and psychologists who work alongside both primary and secondary care. This aids resilience and promotes wellbeing in people presenting with common MH problems and enable rapid access to advice.
The post holder will be expected to communicate effectively and enable the development of links not only with secondary care MH services but also with GP clusters, third sector, and local authority and partnership agencies. This would enable a whole community asset approach and trauma-informed care model of social prescribing.
Main Duties of the Job
The Medical provision in Conwy for Mental Health Services are three x 1.0 WTE Consultant Psychiatrists covering West, Mid, and East Conwy.
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The post holder will be the full-time Specialty Doctor supporting the CMHT as a whole for urgent assessments, support Clozapine, Depot, and Lithium clinics, run outpatient clinics, undertake ADHD assessment, and will be expected to carry a caseload, all of which is subject to job planning.
The Secondary care team meets weekly to discuss referrals into the team for allocation of care coordinator and discussion of cases. These patients fall under Part II of the MH Measure. Care coordination is undertaken by the CPNs, Social workers, and OTs within the team.
Working for Our Organisation
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.
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Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
You will be able to find the full Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section.
Person Specification
Professional
Essential Criteria
- 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 Criteria
- Postgraduate qualifications
- MRCPsych
- Section 12(2) Approved
Experience
Essential Criteria
- 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 Criteria
- Experience in: substance misuse, psychological therapies, general medicine, and general practice
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