Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Adult PsychiatryNHS

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.

Job description

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.

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.