Consultant Community General Adult Psychiatry - South Ceredigion

This Consultant role forms part of a dynamic and forward-thinking Community Mental Health Team at Hafan Hedd Community Mental Health Centre, Newcastle Emlyn. The post comprises 10 sessions, with opportunities to develop additional sessions linked to sub-specialty interests.

You will play a key role in delivering and shaping Adult Community Mental Health services across South Ceredigion, contributing to ongoing service transformation across Hywel Dda to create flexible, responsive and integrated care. The role involves regular travel across the CMHT catchment area, with occasional travel to other Health Board sites and partner organisations.

The post offers a high level of support where you will also benefit from access to a specialist Medical Education and Library service, alongside strong links with Swansea and Cardiff Universities, supporting teaching, training and research opportunities.

Living and working in Hywel Dda offers an exceptional quality of life. The area is known for its stunning coastline, unspoilt countryside and national parks, providing excellent opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation. With affordable housing, shorter commute times and welcoming communities, the region supports a positive work-life balance.

• Deliver Consultant-level care in Adult Community Mental Health Psychiatry across South Ceredigion
• Support and develop a comprehensive community-based mental health service centred at Hafan Hedd
• Provide Responsible Clinician and Consultant input for inpatient care
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, primary care and social services
• Contribute to service development and ongoing transformation of mental health services
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and training to staff
• Participate in teaching (undergraduate and postgraduate), audit, CPD and research activity
• Travel regularly within the CMHT area and occasionally across the wider Health Board

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 together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as 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 practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.

Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.

Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient-centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individual’s contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.

We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:

• Hywel Dda 3 Counties - https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY
• Lifestyle in Wales - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ
• Medical Leadership in Hywel Dda - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s
• MHLD Working in Psychiatry at Hywel Dda - https://youtu.be/xxXlqbYSW5Y