Consultant in Psychiatry of Learning Disability (Adult)

Job summaryThe 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 clientsAs 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.Main duties of the jobIntegral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:-To ensure the provision of a first class clinical serviceTo provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialtyTo sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriateTo undertake all work in accordance with the Health Board's procedures and operating policiesTo conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Health Board's service plansTo maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Medical Division or the Health Board.About usBeing 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.DetailsDate posted08 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 114,099 to 166,585 a year per annum (pro rata if part time) ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number070-MD012-0926Job locationsBronllys HospitalBronllysBronllysLD3 0LYUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Job description Job responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialFull GMC Registration and Licence to PractiseOn Specialist Register/SpR due to obtain relevant CCST within 6 months of interviewPALS or APLS providerNALS provider Clinical Experiance EssentialBroad based experience in psychiatry including the Learning DisabilityKnowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)Knowledge and participation in CPDKnowledge of vulnerable adult and child protection proceduresCompetence in the use of the Mental health Act and the Mental Capacity ActAble to apply knowledgeSafe and effective written and verbal communication skills Clinical Governance EssentialGuidanceScore Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practiceComprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance Research EssentialExperience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence Teaching EssentialEvidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctorsWillingness to teach medical undergraduates and postgraduates Management EssentialKnowledge of the management and structure of the NHS Other Requirements EssentialSatisfactory Immigration StatusSatisfactory Health ClearanceSatisfactory Declaration, CRB/DBS Certificate and ISA RegistrationAbility to fulfil all duties of post, including on-call commitments and travel to meet requirements of the post Person Specification Qualifications EssentialFull GMC Registration and Licence to PractiseOn Specialist Register/SpR due to obtain relevant CCST within 6 months of interviewPALS or APLS providerNALS provider Clinical Experiance EssentialBroad based experience in psychiatry including the Learning DisabilityKnowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)Knowledge and participation in CPDKnowledge of vulnerable adult and child protection proceduresCompetence in the use of the Mental health Act and the Mental Capacity ActAble to apply knowledgeSafe and effective written and verbal communication skills Clinical Governance EssentialGuidanceScore Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practiceComprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance Research EssentialExperience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence Teaching EssentialEvidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctorsWillingness to teach medical undergraduates and postgraduates Management EssentialKnowledge of the management and structure of the NHS Other Requirements EssentialSatisfactory Immigration StatusSatisfactory Health ClearanceSatisfactory Declaration, CRB/DBS Certificate and ISA RegistrationAbility to fulfil all duties of post, including on-call commitments and travel to meet requirements of the postDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer namePowys Teaching Health BoardAddressBronllys HospitalBronllysBronllysLD3 0LYUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer namePowys Teaching Health BoardAddressBronllys HospitalBronllysBronllysLD3 0LYUnited KingdomEmployer's website