# Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Substance Misuse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-consultant-psychiatrist-in-substance-misuse/f4c546e3-6f31-49ac-a24b-d38a7a278914 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-consultant-psychiatrist-in-substance-misuse/f4c546e3-6f31-49ac-a24b-d38a7a278914.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - **Location:** Block 5, Carlton Court - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Psychiatry - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £125509.00 - **Contract type:** Locum: 12 months (Fixed Term for 12 months to cover maternity) - **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week (1 additional session available if on the West oncall rota) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-29T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-15T14:04:58.200Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8254233 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8254233?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://bcuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### 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 ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience in substance misuse - Experience of Clinical Audit **Desirable** - Demonstrable experience in Adult psychiatry - Evidence of the development of a special interest - Evidence of participation in medical and multi-disciplinary teaching ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - General medical skills - Excellent communication skills both written and verbal - Good team working skills **Desirable** - Knowledge of up-to-date literature - Evidence of ability to contribute to service management ### Additional Requirements **Essential** - Aligns own values with those of the Health Board - Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner **Desirable** - Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn the Welsh language ### Qualifications and Eligibility **Essential** - Full Registration with the General Medical Council - MRCPsych - Section 12(2) Approval **Desirable** - Postgraduate Qualifications - GMC Specialist Registration in Psychiatry - Membership of appropriate professional societies ## Documents - [health board overview (pdf, 640.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10616887) - [welsh language matrix (pdf, 134.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2220) - [values and behaviour framework (pdf, 2.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2937) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2838) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1632) - [job description & person specification (welsh) (pdf, 408.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10698087) - [occupational health functional requirement form (pdf, 224.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10698088) - [job description & person specification (english) (pdf, 384.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10698086) ## 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.