Senior Clinical Fellow in Psychiatry (SCAMHS/CATT)

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. o Contribute to the delivery and development of a comprehensive SCAMHS serviceo Undertake timely assessment and treatment of patients requiring urgent and acute mental health careo Provide leadership and support to multidisciplinary team memberso Work collaboratively with clinical, medical, and managerial colleagues to deliver high-quality careo Participate in teaching, training, audit, and research activitieso Maintain accurate and high-quality clinical documentationo Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues to support patient careo Monitor and respond to patient experience feedbacko Practice in line with NICE guidance and national frameworkso Uphold professional standards in accordance with "The Duties of a Doctor"