Job DescriptionConsultant Psychiatrist – Acute Care Adult Mental HealthLocation: North WalesOrganisation: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)Contract Type: Permanent | Full-TimeSalary: NHS Consultant Payscale + On-Call EnhancementsBetsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is recruiting a Consultant Psychiatrist in Acute Care Adult Mental Health to join the well-established multidisciplinary team based at the Ablett Psychiatric Unit in North Wales.This role covers inpatient acute care and Home Treatment Team (HTT) services across Conwy and Denbighshire, providing consultant leadership within a collaborative and supportive acute care model.The successful candidate will work alongside experienced consultants, Approved Clinicians, trainees, psychologists, pharmacists, occupational therapists, and nursing teams delivering high-quality patient-centred care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide consultant leadership across acute inpatient and HTT services
• Deliver psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and risk management•
Act as Responsible Clinician for acute mental health patients
- Support multidisciplinary team leadership and clinical supervision
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Participate in Mental Health Act work and tribunal attendance
- Contribute to teaching, governance, audit, and service development initiatives
MRCPsych or equivalent
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT)
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Approved Clinician status or eligibility
- Experience working within acute adult mental health services
What’s on Offer
- 10 PA contract plus 1:13 on-call rota enhancement
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Supportive and collaborative MDT environment
- Opportunity to work within one of the largest health boards in Wales
If you are a Consultant Psychiatrist looking for your next opportunity within acute adult mental health services, we would welcome a confidential discussion.Please get in touch or send your CV to learn more.
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