Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist Community

The successful post holder will join a forward thinking, motivated and experienced Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) in Machynlleth, 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 18,000 and is a region of varying socio-economic status, covering the areas of Machynlleth and surrounding smaller towns and villages.

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., It is envisaged that the post holder will work 8.5 programmed activities with a further 1.5 sessions allocated to the on-call participation. The overall split of the programmed activities is seven to be devoted to direct clinical care (inclusive of sessions for on-call) and two to supporting professional activities. As per the Welsh Consultant's Contract, a further session for SPA/DCC is allocated to Medical Management and Clinical Leadership.

Currently, the post is set up as a 9-day fortnight, but the job plan is negotiable on appointment.

Review

This job description and job plan will be regularly reviewed. It is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

The timetable below is indicative only and there is flexibility in the final plan. A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder and Clinical Director three months after commencing the post and at least annually thereafter.

The post holder's background should preferably have both community (particularly EIP, AOT or CRHT) as well as acute inpatient work experience and have an excellent knowledge of assessment and treatment of acute mental states.

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.