Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience in substance misuse
- Experience
Experience of Clinical Audit
- Knowledge and Skills
General medical skills
- Knowledge and Skills
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Knowledge and Skills
Good team working skills
- Additional Requirements
Aligns own values with those of the Health Board
- Additional Requirements
Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Qualifications and Eligibility
Full Registration with the General Medical Council
- Qualifications and Eligibility
MRCPsych
- Qualifications and Eligibility
Section 12(2) Approval
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Demonstrable experience in Adult psychiatry
- Experience
Evidence of the development of a special interest
- Experience
Evidence of participation in medical and multi-disciplinary teaching
- Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of up-to-date literature
- Knowledge and Skills
Evidence of ability to contribute to service management
- Additional Requirements
Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn the Welsh language
- Qualifications and Eligibility
Postgraduate Qualifications
- Qualifications and Eligibility
GMC Specialist Registration in Psychiatry
- Qualifications and Eligibility
Membership of appropriate professional societies
Job overview
The post will be based in the community between the Two West teams. The exact breakdown of cover and location can of work can be agreed depending on the preference of the candidate and their area of residence.
The post will provide medical support to the community teams on a full-time basis working closely with the current SAS and Specialist doctors.
The post holder will be encouraged to obtain and maintain section 12(2) approval of the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007) and Approved Clinician status in Wales in order to participate in the on call rota for MHLD and to undertake assessments in the community, police custody, 136 suites.
The on call is 1 in 13.
This is a 12-month fixed-term locum post to cover a period of maternity leave.
Main duties of the job
This post will be based in the West area with clinical input into both the community teams agreed with the successful candidate.
The post involves close MDT working with no individual case load but rather providing medical input and reviews for those open to Substance Misuse services.
The post holder will be expected to work to the BCU Substance Misuse prescribing guidelines for both inpatient and community sessions.
Clinical duties will include liaison with neighbouring CMHT’s, inpatient wards (both psychiatric and at the local DGH’s) clinical support to the alcohol liaison service and attendance at multi-disciplinary team meetings.
The post holder will be expected to keep up to date in respect of clinical developments.
The post holder is expected to participate in all relevant clinical programme group meetings.
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 Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Substance Misuse with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in St Asaph, Wales. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is £125509.00. The contract type is Locum: 12 months (Fixed Term for 12 months to cover maternity). The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.
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