Consultant in Community General Psychiatry - South Pembs
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Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the team at the South Pembrokeshire Community Mental Health Team. Hywel Dda University Health Board is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Consultant to join colleagues in a very dynamic and forward‑looking mental health service.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will provide clinical expertise and strategic leadership to develop mental health services to meet the population needs of Hywel Dda UHB.
About Us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and provide primary, community, in‑hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, public, private and third‑sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our Services Are Provided In:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest.
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire.
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings.
- 47 general practices (six of which are health‑board managed), dental practices (including four orthodontic), 97 community pharmacies, 43 general ophthalmic practices, and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers.
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services.
Details
- Date posted: 02 October 2025
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Grade: Consultant
- Salary: £110,240 to £160,951 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full‑time
- Reference number: 100-MED-MHLD-191-I
- Job locations: South Pembrokeshire Hospital, Community Mental Health Team, Fort Road, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6SY.
Job Responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
- On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due within 6 months of interview date.
- MRCPsych or FRCPsych or other.
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills.
- Approved Clinician Status.
- Section 12 approved.
Desirable Qualifications
- Appropriate higher degree (MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent).
Essential Clinical Experience
- Broad‑based experience in General Adult Psychiatry.
- Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent).
- Knowledge and participation in CPD.
Desirable Clinical Experience
- Experience of NHS.
- Wider experience, research and training in providing sub‑specialty service.
- Evidence of above‑average performance.
- Additional clinical qualification(s).
Essential Clinical Governance
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding of audit in improving medical practice.
Desirable Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of risk management.
Essential Research
- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence to improve clinical outcomes.
Desirable Research
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication.
- Research degree.
Essential Teaching
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors.
Desirable Teaching
- Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education.
- \'Training the Trainers\' experience.
Essential Management
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be made to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Hywel Dda University Health Board, South Pembrokeshire Hospital, Community Mental Health Team, Fort Road, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6SY. Website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
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Industries
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