There has never been a better time to join our growing team in our Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division in North Wales.

With a new leadership team in place we are investing in our services to transform the way they are delivered. During this exciting period of transformation we would like to invite applicants for this post.

As part of our growth strategy, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board wishes to appoint a full-time Specialty Doctor (10 sessions) in Older Persons Psychiatry based in the Older persons Community Mental Health Team in Denbighshire, North Wales.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist doctor input into older persons CMHT-OA and support the Consultant Psychiatrists in providing excellent psychiatric care.

The job offers career progression through Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) and the appropriate candidate will be fully supported to achieve this. There are opportunities to participate in Continual Professional Development through regular postgraduate programme and active audit and research through an established Clinical Effectiveness Group.

About us

North Wales is the perfect location to train, work and live. With a magnificent environment, affordable housing, great schools and a real sense of community wherever you go, North Wales is the perfect place to settle alone or with family.

BCUHB is committed to improving the working life of our employees. We actively promote equality of opportunity, flexible working and support for staff.

BCUHB is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau check.

You are invited to discuss this post further with Dr Anita Pierce, Clinical Director on 03000850041

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.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Job Description and Person Specification attached with additional documents: Occupational Health and BCUHB Policies.

As part of the Health Boards 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.

Person Specification
Qual
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 or equivalent
• Section 12(2) Approved

Personal Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Good team working skills

Desirable

• Ability to communicate in the medium of Welsh

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 and psychological therapies
• General medicine and general practice

Management and Audit
Essential

• Experience of Clinical Audit

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to contribute to service management

Teaching
Essential

• 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.

Car Owner/Driver
Desirable

• Car owner with full driving licence.

Physical Requirements
Essential

• Satisfactory medical clearance from Occupational Health.

BMJ Ref: BMJ-109242/050-MHLDSDC-08-21-A-D