Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disabilities

Company: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
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Location: Slough
Job Description:

Overview

It is no secret that we have an outstanding rating from the CQC, our staff survey results are one of the best in the country, that we are leaders in digital maturity and that we have a mature Quality Improvement approach to innovation and development. We are a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated “outstanding” by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. What else can we offer you? Besides all that, we give you the chance to pursue your own interests, so if they lie in R&D, QI, or management & leadership we’ll support you. In 2021 we were 4th out of the 48 community and mental health trusts for the number of research projects we recruited to, and we have refreshed our research strategy and are looking for enthusiastic colleagues to develop and implement our research programme. QI is very active, giving you the opportunity to gain fully accredited QI qualifications. If you wish to play a pivotal role in leading and developing the service, the opportunities are there. Equally, if you wish to develop in this area, we are happy to support and nurture your talent to allow you to take on such roles in the future.

Qualifications

  • Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrist’s Guidelines)
  • Section 12 (Mental Health Act) Approved or eligible Hold Approved Clinician (AC) status or be eligible
  • Experience of working in community‑based services for people with learning disabilities
  • Multidisciplinary team working within learning disability services

Benefits

  • Flexible working options to support work‑life balance – 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • Excellent learning and career development opportunities
  • ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
  • Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
  • Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
  • Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
  • Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
  • Free parking across Trust sites

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Posted: July 14th, 2026