Consultant in Rehabilitation Psychiatry

The post holder will provide specialist input for adults requiring both inpatient and community rehabilitation primarily in the East area of North Wales, however flexible working and cross cover with the other two Consultant Rehabilitation Colleagues will be key. There are currently three inpatient rehabilitation units and a locked rehabilitation ward across the region.You will actively work with the MDT and provide clinical leadership to ensure good quality holistic care is provided.The post holder will be clinically responsible for those patients under their care and would be expected to work within the framework of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.As part of the Health Board''s strategic collaboration with Bangor University, individuals with an interest in teaching and research who can demonstrate and agree a possible contribution to the School can be considered and nominated for recognition through the University''s process for granting honorary titles and help to deliver our shared vision for the North Wales School of Medicine and Health.Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide specialist rehabilitation and recovery service for the adult population of the East area (Wrexham and Flintshire).You will work within the legislative arrangements of the Mental Health Measure (Wales 2010) providing medical leadership to the CRT.The role involves Inpatient Responsible Clinician (RC) responsibilities for an 8 bedded open door inpatient rehab unit, Coed Celyn, Wrexham. The gender mix is currently 6 male and 2 female beds. Caseload mix includes clients with treatment resistant schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, learning disability and complex emotional needs.The consultant is responsible for providing all the psychiatry input to the inpatient MDT, with MDT ward rounds every week and availability through the week to manage contingencies and deteriorations that arise.You will have access to an office, full time secretarial support and IT facilities.There is the possibility of supervising a doctor in training (CT1-ST6), but it depends on the training needs and seniority of the post holder.About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ''Proud to Lead'' competence framework.Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying. Please contact Dr Fouad Basa on 03000 853958Person Specification
Qualifications and Eligibility
Full GMC specialist registration or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interviewMBBS or equivalent medical qualificationMRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College of PsychiatristsApproved Clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentApproved under section 12 or able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentQualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.Welsh AC ApprovalIn good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.Experience and Skills
Motivational skillsEvidence of training in the core and specialist competencies for community psychiatryExperience of delivering postgraduate teaching.Experience of having delivered multidisciplinary teaching.Experience of community psychiatric practiceExperience of teaching medical students.Experience in leading a multi-disciplinary teamAbility
Ability to work under pressureAbility to demonstrate leadership skillsAbility to communicate effectively; written, oral and interpersonallyEvidence of a commitment to provide specialist adult mental health servicesAbility to work as part of a teamEvidence of having undertaken a relevant audit project and proven capability to initiate and undertake original work.Evidence of ability to develop and utilise links with service usersEvidence of ability to build working relationship with colleagues.Additional Requirements
Ability to travel when required to meet the needs of the serviceAbility to work flexibly in response to the changing needs of the serviceAbility to fulfil all duties of the postUnderstanding of information systems and technologyAbility to speak Welsh or willingness to learnDisclosure 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.£110,240 to £160,951 a yearper annum pro rata
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