Job summary
The successful post holder will join a forward thinking, motivated and experienced Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) in Newtown, North Powys. The acute service in this rural area is undergoing positive change, which is actively shaping services at present and the role will be both varied and interesting. The post holder will contribute to the mental health team's aspiration to be the best, but in addition, will enjoy the flexibility to develop their area of special interest. Your work will be highly appreciated by both the staff and by the local community.

The post covers a rural catchment area of approximately 32,000 and is a region of varying socio-economic status.

Powys Teaching Health Board, Powys County Council, GP's, the voluntary sector and users and carers work closely together to plan and provide a range of mental health, learning disability, and substance misuse services in the area.

The post holder's background should preferably have both community (including memory assessment and crisis services) and acute inpatient work experience and have an excellent knowledge of assessment and treatment of organic and functional older adult mental states.

Main duties of the job
Community Mental Health Teams
Powys OAMH services are divided across Powys into five areas:

• Ystradgynlais Based at Ystradgynlais Community Hospital, Ystradgynlais
• Breconshire Based at Ty Cloc, Bronllys Hospital, Bronllys
• Radnorshire Based at Llandrindod Community Hospital, Llandrindod Wells
• Newtown Based at The Park Offices, Newtown
• Welshpool Based at Bryntirion Resource Centre, Welshpool

Teams are multi-disciplinary and work in partnership with the Local Authority to provide holistic recovery focused care. Consultants are supported by Specialty Doctors to provide medical input to the team.

Inpatient Services
Two inpatient units, Tawe in Ystradgynlais Community Hospital and Clywedog in Llandrindod Community Hospital, provide beds (10 and 8 respectively) for those suffering from organic and / or functional mental health disorders. They are mixed gender wards and supported by the medics from the local community teams. There are close links between the adult and older adult inpatient services, with patients occasionally being placed based on need rather than age.

About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view on Trac.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.

Qualifications
Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Holds Welsh Approved Clinician status (or able to achieve within first three months)
• s12 Approved

Desirable

• Valid Certified Basic Life Support Skills (or equivalent international qualification)
• Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD; PhD; MSc

Eligibility
Essential

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practise
• On the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP) date within 6 months of interview

Transport
Essential

• Holds and will use a valid UK driving license or provides evidence of suitable alternative

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Broad based experience in psychiatry including the Mental Health Act
• Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
• Knowledge and participation in CPD
• Understanding of child protection procedures
• Good knowledge of clinical risk assessment and management
• Able to apply knowledge
• Safe and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice"

Desirable

• Experience of NHS
• Wider experience, research, and training in physical health conditions relevant to mental health
• Evidence of above average performance

Clinical Governance
Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
• Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management

Research
Essential

• Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence

Desirable

• Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
• Research degree

Teaching
Essential

• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
• Willingness to teach medical undergraduates and postgraduates

Desirable

• Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
• "Training the Trainers" experience

Management
Essential

• Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS

Desirable

• Evidence of management training

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team-working skills
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team
• Ability to work flexibly in response to the changing needs of the service

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership attributes
• Motivational skills

Other Requirements
Essential

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Satisfactory Immigration Status
• Satisfactory Health Clearance
• Satisfactory Declaration, CRB/DBS Certificate
• Ability to fulfil all duties of post, including on-call commitments and travel to meet requirements of the post

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn

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).