Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Consultant Psychiatrist (Home Treatment & Psychiatric Intensive Care)
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Consultant Psychiatrist (Home Treatment & Psychiatric Intensive Care)
Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) & Home Treatment Team (HTT) – Doctor Job
Job Overview
The Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Hergest Unit, Bangor comprises six beds and admits patients based on national guidelines across North Wales. The ward operates with full-time staff, supported by a multi-disciplinary team, including Occupational Therapists and Psychologists.
The Home Treatment Team (HTT), also based at Hergest Unit, is a well-established service covering Anglesey, North Gwynedd, and parts of West Conwy, serving a total population of around 150,000. The team operates with an average caseload of ~15 patients, working closely with local Community Mental Health Teams in line with the HTT Operational Policy.
A full-time middle-grade doctor provides clinical support to the post holder, covering both PICU and HTT.
Main Duties
Direct Clinical Care (PICU) – 3 Sessions
The post holder will:
- Take clinical responsibility for patients admitted to the PICU in Bangor, acting as Responsible Clinician.
- Serve as a reference point for the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
- Ensure consistent and high-quality assessment, treatment, and review procedures across the unit.
- Serve a regional service, potentially accepting admissions from all over North Wales.
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Direct Clinical Care (HTT) – 4 Sessions
The post holder will:
- Take clinical responsibility for patients served by the HTT in Bangor.
- Work as part of the MDT, contributing to assessment, treatment, and review standards.
- Maintain consistency and high-quality care under operational policy guidelines.
About Working at the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division
Joining the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division offers a balanced, supportive work environment, with:
- Flexible working (full-time, part-time, annualised hours, hybrid/agile, term-time, or remote options).
- Training and career development opportunities, including in-house training, external academic courses, and recognised awards for excellence.
- Wellness support via Wellness, Work & Us, providing:
- Counselling, coaching, and a gym.
- Regular supervision (managerial and clinical) to foster wellbeing and professional growth.
- Recognition for achievements through staff awards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
- Approved under S12 or eligible for approval.
- AC Approval (or eligible for approval).
- MRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Desirable Criteria
- Postgraduate qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management.
- Welsh AC Approval.
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Eligibility
Essential Criteria
- Fully registered with the GMC and holding a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training) or equivalent (GMC confirmation required).
- Approved under S12 or able to achieve within three months of appointment.
- Approved Clinician status or eligible to achieve within three months.
Desirable Criteria
- In good standing with the GMC (no warnings or conditions).
- Welsh AC Approval.
Clinical Skills
Essential Criteria
- Evidence of training in core and specialist competencies for community psychiatry.
- Strong general medical skills.
- Experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable Criteria
- Further experience in MDT leadership.
Teaching & Training
Essential Criteria
- Delivered postgraduate teaching.
- Delivered multidisciplinary teaching.
Desirable Criteria
- Taught medical students.
Research & Audit
Essential Criteria
- Proven capability to initiate and lead original research.
- Completed or conducted a relevant audit project.
Desirable Criteria
- Published research in community mental health.
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