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.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of training in the core and specialist competencies relevant for forensic psychiatry.
- General medical skills
- Experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrate leadership skills.
- Demonstrate ability to work under pressure.
- Demonstrate good communication skills, written, oral and interpersonal
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to develop and utilise links with service users
- Evidence of ability to build working relationship with colleagues.
Motivation
Essential
- Evidence of commitment and enthusiasm to develop provide forensic psychiatry
- Evidence of commitment to working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Research/Audit
Essential
- Proven capability to initiate and undertake original work.
- Evidence of having undertaken a relevant audit project.
Desirable
- Evidence of research in evidence of research in forensic psychiatry.
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Evidence of having delivered postgraduate teaching
- Evidence of having delivered multidisciplinary teaching
Desirable
- Experience of teaching medical students.
Qualifications and Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC Specialist Registration or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview
- 12/2 Approval AC Approval (or eligible for approval)
- MRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Approved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
- Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
Desirable
- Forensic CCT
- Post graduate Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- Welsh AC Approval
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This advert is for Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Bangor, North Wales, 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 10 Aug 2026.
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