Job summaryMake a lasting difference to mental health services in Pembrokeshire as a Consultant Psychiatrist, delivering high-quality care while helping to shape the future of community mental health provision across the region.
We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Community Mental Health Team based at Bro Cerwyn Centre, Haverfordwest. This is an opportunity to work within an established multidisciplinary team providing high-quality care to adults across both community and inpatient settings.
You will play a key role in the delivery and development of mental health services, working closely with colleagues to provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to the needs of our local population. Alongside clinical responsibilities, you will have opportunities to contribute to teaching and training, supporting medical students and junior doctors, as well as participating in audit, quality improvement and service development activities.
With strong links to Swansea University and Cardiff University, the post offers opportunities to pursue sub-specialty interests and become involved in research that supports innovation and improves patient outcomes.
Based in Pembrokeshire, this role combines a rewarding career with an exceptional quality of life. Renowned for its stunning coastline, national parks and welcoming communities, the area offers an outstanding environment in which to live, work and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
Main duties of the jobAs a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will provide clinical leadership across community and inpatient services, helping to shape the future of adult mental health care in Pembrokeshire. Working closely with a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will ensure services are compassionate, evidence-based, and responsive to the needs of our local population.
Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Delivering high-quality clinical care in Adult General Psychiatry
- Leading and supporting the multidisciplinary team
- Contributing to teaching, training, and research activities
- Applying expertise in assessment, treatment, and community management
- Supporting the development of medical students, junior doctors, and wider staff
- Participating in CPD, audit, and service improvement initiatives
If you are committed to delivering high-quality mental health care and eager to shape the future of community psychiatry in Pembrokeshire, we warmly encourage you to apply. Full details of the role and responsibilities are available in the Job Description and Person Specification.
About usHywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities service
Job responsibilitiesFor full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.
Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.
Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient-centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individuals contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.
We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:
- Hywel Dda 3 Counties -https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY
- Lifestyle in Wales -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ
- Medical Leadership in Hywel Dda -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s
- MHLD Working in Psychiatry at Hywel Dda -https://youtu.be/xxXlqbYSW5Y
Qualifications and KnowledgeEssential- Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.
- On the GMC Specialist Register (including via Portfolio Pathway (CESR)/European Community Rights) or will have CCT due within six months of interview date.
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
- Where a sub-specialty interest is required sub-specialty training should be to a level appropriate for UK consultant sub-specialist practice - fellowship or equivalent level experience.
- Section 12 Approval.
- AC Approved Clinician Status.
Desirable- Additional Higher qualification(s).
Clinical ExperienceEssential- Broad based experience within the specialty area.
- Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
- Experience of leading a team.
Desirable- Previous experience working in the UK or NHS.
Clinical GovernanceEssential- Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance.
- Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
- Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.
Desirable- Knowledge of risk management.
TeachingEssential- Ability to critically assess learning requirements for self and others.
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups.
- Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.
DesirableResearch and ScholarshipEssential- Demonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area.
- Evidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice.
- Evidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately.
- Evidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way.
Desirable- Active participation in research.
SafeguardingEssential- Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.
- Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.
OtherDesirableSkills and AttributesEssential- Ability to work autonomously and be responsible for actions.
- Ability to work flexibly.
- Ability to remain calm whilst working under pressure.
- Undertake responsibility for leading and supervising a team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and team-working skills.
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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 