Description

• Job title: Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disabilities – Carmarthen.

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• Employer: Hywel Dda University Health Board.

• Location: Carmarthen Community Team Learning Disabilities, 1 Penlan Road, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 1DN, United Kingdom.

• Salary: Advertised at around £114,099 – £166,585 per annum.

• Employment type: Not specified in the supplied listing.

• Work arrangement: On-site, full-time, 37.5 hours per week (10 sessions).

• Job overview:

  • Hywel Dda University Health Board is recruiting a Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disabilities to provide specialist psychiatric care to individuals with learning disabilities and complex mental health needs.

  • The successful candidate will lead clinical assessments, diagnosis and treatment while providing professional guidance to multidisciplinary teams. The role also involves supporting families and carers, contributing to service development, clinical governance, medical education and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead psychiatric assessments, diagnosis and treatment for individuals with learning disabilities.

• Manage patients with complex mental health conditions and develop appropriate care plans.

• Provide specialist clinical advice to healthcare professionals, families and carers.

• Take clinical responsibility for patients under their care and monitor treatment outcomes.

• Participate in consultant on-call duties and provide senior clinical support.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external healthcare partners.

• Contribute to clinical audits, research, governance and patient safety initiatives.

• Support medical education, training and supervision of junior doctors.

• Participate in service development and quality improvement programmes.

Requirements

• Full GMC registration with a valid Licence to Practise.

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility through CCT, CESR or equivalent recognised routes.

• Candidates expecting CCT within six months of interview may be considered.

• Valid Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification and Section 12 Approval.

• Relevant experience in learning disability psychiatry.

• Strong clinical leadership, communication and decision-making skills.

• Knowledge of clinical governance, safeguarding and risk management.

• Experience in teaching, supervision and multidisciplinary teamwork.

• Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £114,099–£166,585 annually.

• Permanent full-time consultant position.

• Opportunities for professional development, research and clinical leadership.

• Dedicated administrative and secretarial support.

• Access to IT facilities and specialist clinical resources.

• Opportunities to mentor and supervise medical trainees.

• Supportive multidisciplinary working environment.

• Opportunity to contribute to specialist learning disability services across West Wales.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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