This is a vacant post arising from a consultant leaving the position. The post is being advertised to ensure the ongoing needs of the service are met.
This post is to work with adults aged between 18 and 65 years in the East area of Flintshire.
The post holder will be expected to have an individual caseload, as defined within the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010. The workload of the Flintshire Consultant is divided on the basis of wards, and in this area, there are 45 wards and a population of 155.87k. The workload is divided equally amongst the five general adult Consultants.
The post may at times attract a resident doctor, depending on availability in the training rota. There is currently no speciality doctor input.
General Duties
To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Health Board’s personnel policies and procedures.
To ensure that junior medical staff, working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.
To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the necessary department.
To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.
To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.
To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Health Board, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales’s largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services for the population of North Wales, across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
