Consultant in Psychiatry of Learning Disability (Adult)

The post holder will be a senior member of Powys Learning Disabilities Services, providing a clinical lead to the community learning disability service. They will positively respond to requests from Team Members who need advice in the day to day management of learning disability clients As a senior employee of the Health Board the post holder will work in close cooperation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Health Board's patients., Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:-

• To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service
• To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
• To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
• To undertake all work in accordance with the Health Board's procedures and operating policies
• To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Health Board's service plans
• To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Medical Division or the Health Board.
  
  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.