Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a dedicated Specialty Doctor to join our Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (SCAMHS) and Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT).
This role provides an opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centred 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 multidisciplinary team, contributing to responsive crisis care and ongoing management of patients.
The post includes participation in the MHLD first on-call rota, with Consultant support available at all times (on-site during working hours and off-site out of hours).
Hywel Dda offers an excellent environment to live, work and develop your career. Covering Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, and Pembrokeshire, the area is known for its natural beauty, strong communities, and lower cost of living. Staff benefit from a supportive working culture, a strong focus on wellbeing, and access to training, education, and development opportunities, including teaching programmes, study leave, and involvement in research and quality improvement.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of a comprehensive SCAMHS service across the Health Board
- Undertake timely and effective assessment and treatment of patients requiring urgent and acute mental health care
- Provide clinical leadership and support to multidisciplinary team members within the service
- Work collaboratively with clinical, medical, and managerial colleagues to ensure high-quality patient care
- Support and participate in teaching, training, and research activities within the organisation
- Engage in clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery
- Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical documentation and ensure effective communication across teams
- Monitor patient experience and respond proactively to feedback to improve care outcomes
- Practice in line with evidence-based guidelines, including NICE and National Service Framework standards
- 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.
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