• Job Description

  Req#: H9001-25-0528?language=en&page=201&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 6 session Specialty Doctor to join our SE Cardiff Community Team.

  The post-holder will be based in the Llanfair Unit , UHL, and will work predominantly in the community setting, including hospital-based outpatient clinics.

  The work will consist of assessments of emergency and routine psychiatric patients, together with ongoing care under the supervision of the Consultant. Duties will involve a spectrum of activities including history taking, assessment of mental states, electronic record keeping, preparation of discharge summaries and written communication with GPs following outpatient clinics and domiciliary visits.

  A significant amount of work is likely to be involved with patients who are or need to be detained under the Mental Health Act.

  Main duties of the job

  The post-holder will need to be able to work closely with and on behalf of the Consultant Old Age Psychiatrists for the SE Team, within the Mental Health Services for Older People Directorate of the Mental Health Clinical Board.

  The post-holder will mostly work in the community setting, although inpatient cover willbe required at times. The work will consist of assessments of emergency and routine psychiatric patients, together with ongoing care under the supervision of the Consultant. Duties will involve a spectrum of activities including history taking, assessment of mental states, electronic record keeping, preparation of discharge summaries and written communication with GPs following outpatient clinics and domiciliary visits.

  A significant amount of work is likely to be involved with patients who are or need to be detained under the Mental Health Act.

  The post-holder will work closely with a number of professionals in the team including CPNs, Dementia Care Advisor, Dietitian, SLT, OT, Physiotherapist, Psychologist and Family Support Workers. The post-holder will regularly participate and contribute to weekly multi-disciplinary team meetings.

  About us

  Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

  Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

  Details

  Date posted

  01 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Specialty Doctor

  Salary

  £59,727 to £95,400 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  001-MP061.25-A

  Job locations

  University hospital Llandough

  Penlan Road

  Penarth

  CF64 2XX

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The post-holder will work mostly in the community setting, although inpatiant cover may be required at times. The work will consist of assessments of emergency and routine psychiatric patients, together with ongoing care under the supervision of the Consultant. Duties will involve a spectrum of activities including history taking, assessment of mental states, electronic record keeping, preparation of discharge summaries and written communication with GPs following outpatient clinics and domiciliary visits.

  You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

  Cewch hyd i Ddisgrifiad Swydd llawn a Manyleb y Person wediu hatodi o fewn y dogfennau ategol

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The post-holder will work mostly in the community setting, although inpatiant cover may be required at times. The work will consist of assessments of emergency and routine psychiatric patients, together with ongoing care under the supervision of the Consultant. Duties will involve a spectrum of activities including history taking, assessment of mental states, electronic record keeping, preparation of discharge summaries and written communication with GPs following outpatient clinics and domiciliary visits.

  You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

  Cewch hyd i Ddisgrifiad Swydd llawn a Manyleb y Person wediu hatodi o fewn y dogfennau ategol

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
  • MB BS or recognised equivalent

  Desirable

  • Experience in working in mental health services in UK.
  • Section 12 (2) recognition under MHA 1983 or qualification to become Section 12 approved

  Experience

  Essential

  • Four years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as fixed-term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, OR equivalent experience / competencies*
  • Experience of working in mental health services in UK.

  Desirable

  • MRCPsych

  SKILLS KNOWLEDGE ABILITY

  Essential

  • Effective communication skills
  • Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
  • Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate
  • Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance

  Desirable

  • Audit
  • Research interests in areas of special expertise

  PERSONAL QUALITIES

  Essential

  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
  • Ability to work both in a team and alone
  • Motivated and efficient
  • Commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary team

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
  • MB BS or recognised equivalent

  Desirable

  • Experience in working in mental health services in UK.
  • Section 12 (2) recognition under MHA 1983 or qualification to become Section 12 approved

  Experience

  Essential

  • Four years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as fixed-term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, OR equivalent experience / competencies*
  • Experience of working in mental health services in UK.

  Desirable

  • MRCPsych

  SKILLS KNOWLEDGE ABILITY

  Essential

  • Effective communication skills
  • Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
  • Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate
  • Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance

  Desirable

  • Audit
  • Research interests in areas of special expertise

  PERSONAL QUALITIES

  Essential

  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
  • Ability to work both in a team and alone
  • Motivated and efficient
  • Commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary team

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

  Address

  University hospital Llandough

  Penlan Road

  Penarth

  CF64 2XX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

  Address

  University hospital Llandough

  Penlan Road

  Penarth

  CF64 2XX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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