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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for a population of over 700,000 people across the six counties of North Wales (Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham) as well as some parts of mid Wales, Cheshire and Shropshire.
The Health Board employs around 19,000 staff and has a budget of around £1.87 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) as well as 22 other acute and community hospitals, and a network of over 90 health centres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. It also coordinates the work of 96 GP practices and NHS services provided by 78 dental and 70 orthodontic practices and opticians and 145 pharmacies.
If you have difficulty applying online, please contact Careers Wales on freephone 0800 100 900.
Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Betsi Cadwaladr yw’r sefydliad iechyd mwyaf yng Nghymru, ac mae’n darparu amrediad llawn o wasanaethau ysbyty llym, cychwynnol, cymunedol ac iechyd meddwl i boblogaeth o tua 700,000 ar draws chwe sir Gogledd Cymru (Ynys Môn, Gwynedd, Conwy, Sir Ddinbych, Sir y Fflint a Wrecsam) yn ogystal â rhai rhannau o ganolbarth Cymru, Swydd Caer a Swydd Amwythig.
Mae’r Bwrdd Iechyd yn cyflogi tua 19,000 aelod o staff ac mae ganddo gyllideb o oddeutu £1.87 biliwn. Mae’n gyfrifol am redeg tri ysbyty cyffredinol dosbarth (Ysbyty Gwynedd ym Mangor, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd ger Y Rhyl, ac Ysbyty Maelor Wrecsam) yn ogystal â 22 ysbyty llym a chymuned arall, a rhwydwaith o dros 90 o ganolfannau iechyd, clinigau, canolfannau timau iechyd cymunedol ac unedau iechyd meddwl. Mae hefyd yn cydlynu gwaith 96 meddygfa a 78 gwasanaethau’r GIG sy’n cael eu darparu gan ddeintyddion, optegwyr a 145 fferyllwyr Gogledd Cymru.
Os cewch drafferthion i ymgeisio ar lein, cysylltwch â Gyrfa Cymru ar rhadffôn 0800 100 900.
Consultant in Learning Disabilities
Closed for applications on: 1-Jun-2023 00:00
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 1-Jun-2023 00:00
Key details
Location
- Site
- Coed Pella
- Town
- Colwyn Bay
- Postcode
- LL29 7AZ
- Major / Minor Region
- Gwynedd
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 11 sessions per week
Salary
- Salary
- £86,063 - £111,732 NA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant)
Specialty
- Main area
- Learning Disability Psychiatry
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
This post is to work primarily with adults with learning disabilities and to support seamless transition between Child and Adult services across the Conwy area.
The post holder will be expected to comply with the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.
The post may at times attract a junior doctor, depending on availability in the training rota. There is no speciality doctor input.
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.
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To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Health Board’s personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework.
To ensure that junior medical staff, working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.
To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the necessary department.
To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.
To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Health Board, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.
To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act 1983 Section 12(2) approval, to work within the legal framework of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010 and to abide by professional codes of conduct.
To participate annually in a job plan review with the Clinical Director, which will include consultation in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation.
Working for our organisation
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for a population of around 676,000 people across the six counties of North Wales (Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham). The aim of BCUHB is to provide the highest quality care for the population of North Wales. We aim to achieve this through three key values: Dignity, placing a high value on respecting the patient as an individual; Valuing Staff, as individuals and developing their skills appropriately; Efficiency, pursuing efficiency and effectiveness in delivering services.
BCUHB has an equal opportunities and family friendly policy.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Conwy has a population of 118,200 and the Current case-load for the Consultant is approximately 125. The post holder will receive referrals form a variety of sources and provide diagnostic assessment, treatment and support services to adults living in Conwy with a range of learning disability associated with mental disorder, challenging behaviour, autism spectrum disorders, dementia, offending behaviour and other multiple disabilities.
The postholder will develop, maintain and deliver the necessary evidence based interventions in a range of community settings to enable adults with learning disability to lead fulfilling lives.
The postholder will contribute to risk assessment and management.
The post holder will be part of, and provide clinical leadership to the Community Learning Disability Team, working in community and outpatient settings.
The postholder will forge good links and relationships with professionals and teams within BCUHB including primary care as well as external allied agencies such as social services, police, voluntary and private sector.
The post holder will also provide Consultant and Responsible Medical Officer duties to approximately half of the admitted patients in Mesen Fach, an A/T Unit in Bryn Y Neuadd Hospital (eight bedded). Two sessions are committed for inpatient cover duties. Rarely the Post Holder may need to admit a patient in Adult Mental Health Units depending of the Patient’s IQ/Abilities. The post holder will work within the legislative arrangements of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
- MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Welsh AC Approval
Desirable criteria
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
Eligibility
Essential criteria
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Included on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of completing CCT.
- Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
- Approved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
Desirable criteria
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of training in the core and specialist competencies for Learning Disability psychiatry.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of community psychiatric practice.
Teaching and Training
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having delivered postgraduate teaching.
- Evidence of having delivered multidisciplinary teaching.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of teaching medical students.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr. Sanjoy Sen
- Job title
- Clinical Director for Learning Disabilities
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01824 708382
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
- Block 14
- Glan Clwyd Hospital
- Bodelwyddan
- LL18 5UJ
- Telephone
- 03000 855681
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