Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a committed Senior Clinical Fellow to join our Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (SCAMHS) and Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT).
This full-time post (40 hours per week, plus applicable banding supplement) is compliant with the Working Time Directive and New Deal. The role includes participation in a rota with out-of-hours working, including the MHLD first on-call rota, with Consultant support available at all times (on-site during working hours and off-site when required).
You will provide high-quality care across hospital and community settings, supporting the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions in children and young people. You will work as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, contributing to crisis response and ongoing patient management while ensuring clear, compassionate communication with patients and their families.
Hywel Dda University Health Board offers a rewarding opportunity to build your career in West Wales, covering Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, and Pembrokeshire. The area combines excellent professional opportunities with an exceptional quality of life, including beautiful coastlines, national parks, and a lower cost of living than many urban centres.
You will join a supportive and inclusive organisation that prioritises staff wellbeing, teamwork, and continuous improvement. A strong focus is placed on professional development, with access to structured teaching programmes, study leave, mentoring, and opportunities to engage in research, service development, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to the delivery and development of a comprehensive SCAMHS service
- Undertake timely assessment and treatment of patients requiring urgent and acute mental health care
- Provide leadership and support to multidisciplinary team members
- Work collaboratively with clinical, medical, and managerial colleagues to deliver high-quality care
- Participate in teaching, training, audit, and research activities
- Maintain accurate and high-quality clinical documentation
- Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues to support patient care
- Monitor and respond to patient experience feedback
- Practice in line with NICE guidance and national frameworks
- Uphold professional standards in accordance with “The Duties of a Doctor”
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
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
T hese are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found at BMA+-+Framework+Agreement+Wales .
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