Job requirements
Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Evidence of training in the core and specialist competencies relevant for forensic psychiatry.
- Skills
General medical skills
- Skills
Experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team
- Skills
Demonstrate leadership skills.
- Skills
Demonstrate ability to work under pressure.
- Skills
Demonstrate good communication skills, written, oral and interpersonal
- Motivation
Evidence of commitment and enthusiasm to develop provide forensic psychiatry
- Motivation
Evidence of commitment to working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Research/Audit
Proven capability to initiate and undertake original work.
- Research/Audit
Evidence of having undertaken a relevant audit project.
- Teaching and Training
Evidence of having delivered postgraduate teaching
- Teaching and Training
Evidence of having delivered multidisciplinary teaching
- Qualifications and Eligibility
Full GMC Specialist Registration or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview
- Qualifications and Eligibility
12/2 Approval AC Approval (or eligible for approval)
- Qualifications and Eligibility
MRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Qualifications and Eligibility
Approved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
- Qualifications and Eligibility
Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Evidence of ability to develop and utilise links with service users
- Skills
Evidence of ability to build working relationship with colleagues.
- Research/Audit
Evidence of research in evidence of research in forensic psychiatry.
- Teaching and Training
Experience of teaching medical students.
- Qualifications and Eligibility
Forensic CCT
- Qualifications and Eligibility
Post graduate Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- Qualifications and Eligibility
Welsh AC Approval
Job overview
There has never been a better time to join our growing team within our Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division.
With a new leadership team in place we’re investing in our services to transform the way they are delivered. We are continuously developing and expanding the range of support, care and treatment we offer to people across North Wales. This includes establishing new exciting roles in our community and inpatient teams and a clear pathway for staff to continue to learn and progress throughout their career.
As part of our growth strategy, Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board are currently looking to appoint a Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry based in Ty Llewelyn Mental Health Unit, Bangor.
Main duties of the job
This is a replacement post and is part of the continuing development of forensic services, allowing us to offer sustainable specialist forensic services for the population of North Wales.
The post holder will be responsible for the overall psychiatric care of an inpatient population within the medium secure services.
Together with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team, you will offer medical leadership, & assessment & management both for inpatients and for the wider responsibilities of the forensic service locally which includes prisons and community forensic mental health team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in St Asaph, Wales. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is £110,240 - £160,951 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Nov 2026.
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