# Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-psychiatrist-in-general-adult-psychiatry/585a449c-2856-4eb3-93b3-55ff70bd399d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-psychiatrist-in-general-adult-psychiatry/585a449c-2856-4eb3-93b3-55ff70bd399d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - **Town:** Bangor - **Region:** North Wales - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Psychiatry - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £106,000 - £154,760 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-08-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2025-01-03T12:10:38.642Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Conwy/Bangor/Betsi_Cadwaladr_University_Health_Board/General_Adult_Psychiatry/General_Adult_Psychiatry-v6907917?_ts=1 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/6907917?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://bcuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview The post holder will be based with the CMHT and work with the integrated/single line team manager to ensure clinical leadership of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will assist with clinical supervision of the team ensuring that robust management plans are in place for those in whom it is warranted.  This will be done as part of a meeting structure where the most clinically complex patients are discussed and reviewed with the whole team. It is anticipated that the post holder will assist in training of team members in clinical matters. The post holder will work collaboratively with the Acute Care Services (inpatient and Home Treatment (HTT)).  The community consultant is responsible for the longer term planning and provision of section 117 aftercare arrangements and the provision of suitable reports for Mental Health Act appeals. The post holders will provide consultation and supervision for Primary Mental Health Services in their catchment area. Consultants will be expected to comply with the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.  This is a Welsh statutory law and aims to give patients the right to a high standard of care Clinical leadership within Acute Care setting. Develop care plan and treatment formulation, guidance on evidence based treatment and effectiveness. Mental Health Act 1983 assessments when required. ### Main duties of the job To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Health Board’s personnel policies and procedures. To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients. To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the necessary department. To participate in annual appraisal for consultants. To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Health Board, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme. To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act 1983 Section 12(2) approval, to work within the legal framework of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010 and to abide by professional codes of conduct. To participate annually in a job plan review with the Clinical Director, which will include consultation in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation. To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job Description and Personal Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click ‘Apply Now’ to view in Trac. ## Person Specification ### Eligibility **Essential** - Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. - Included on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of completing CCT. - Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment. - Approved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment. **Desirable** - In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice. ### Qualifications **Essential** - MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. **Desirable** - Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. - MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. - Welsh AC Approval. ### Clinical Skills **Essential** - Evidence of training in the core and specialist competencies for community psychiatry. **Desirable** - Experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team. - Experience of community psychiatric practice. ## Documents - [welcome letter (pdf, 833.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9115398) - [welsh language matrix (pdf, 134.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2220) - [betsi cadwaladr relocation (pdf, 6.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2818) - [occupational health form (pdf, 640.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9115397) - [values and proud to lead (pdf, 335.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1139) - [bilingual job description (pdf, 776.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9115395) - [bilingual person specification (pdf, 392.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9115396) - [nhs north wales - the right choice (pdf, 3.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2075) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.