b Overview /b p In this Specialty Doctor role, you contribute to delivering specialist psychiatric care for under-18s within the Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Care Group in Cardiff and Vale. You will work closely with a Consultant Child Psychiatrist and the core/interventions teams to assess, plan, and manage care for young people with complex needs, supporting families and care planning. You will engage in service development and cross-disciplinary collaboration to support the regional CAMHS transformation. This 0.5 WTE post emphasizes collaboration, supervision, and contribution to a stepped-care model and Mental Health Act processes. You will have opportunities to shape services, teach, and drive /p b Responsibilities /b ul li psychiatric assessment and intervention including pharmacological treatment and Mental Health Act Assessments within the Core Intervention Team /li li involvement in prescription rota /li li involvement in Peer Group /li li support teaching to medical students and other staff /li li maintain CPD /li li no out of hours duties /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li MBBS or recognised equivalent /li li Eligible for full GMC registration with a licence to practise /li li Section 12 MHA or support to gain this /li li Four years postgraduate training (part-time acceptable) with at least two years in a relevant specialty or equivalent experience /li li effective team and multidisciplinary working /li li clear communication skills in English /li li up to date with current medical practices /li li ability to make clinical decisions /li li understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance /li li UK training or relevant UK experience /li /ul ul li motivated and efficient /li li excellent communication /li li flexible and caring /li li pharmacological treatment /li li Mental Health Act assessments /li li clinical governance /li /ul
Speciality Doctor Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Interventions Team in Cardiff employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
