Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Consultant Psychiatrist in Acute Care
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Consultant Psychiatrist in Acute Care
Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Acute Care Inpatient Psychiatry – Ablett Unit, Denbighshire/Conwy
About the Role
The Consultant Psychiatrist will lead the adult acute care service within the Ablett Unit, overseeing:
- Two general adult inpatient wards (10 male beds, 10 female beds)
- An S136 suite (for individuals requiring assessment under the Mental Health Act)
- The Home Treatment Team (HTT) (managing ~25 patients at capacity)
- Cynnydd – an 8-bedded locked male rehabilitation ward
- Tegid ward – a 10-bedded ward for older persons
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- Medical leadership of the adult acute care service, including:
- Responsible Clinician (RC) oversight for half of adult inpatient beds (10) and 50% of HTT patients
- Medical oversight of inpatients (admitted from Denbighshire, Conwy, or other districts)
- Mental Health Act (MHA) and Mental Health Measure (Wales) 2010 compliance
- Recovery-oriented, patient-centred care delivered via supervisory and consultancy roles
- Collaborative working:
- With Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) for admissions, continuity of care, and discharge planning
- With Psychiatric Liaison Services in general hospitals
- With local authorities for holistic care planning
- Management of acute bed services:
- Participation in shared bed management system across localities
- Coordination with other units on patient cascading when required
- Supervision of junior doctors in the team
- Home Treatment Team (HTT) management:
- Crisis intervention for approximately 25 patients with complex acute distress
- Coordination with CMHT and CMHT leaders for continuity
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Administrative & Governance Duties
- Compliance with local and national policies, including Welsh mental health legislation
- Sustainable discharge planning for patients under all forms of admission
- Quality assurance of clinical practices within the unit
- Successfully management of adult patient journeys, ensuring second opinion (S2O) and tribunal liaison where applicable
Requirements
Education & Certifications
Essential
- Full MBBS (or equivalent medical qualification)
- Full registration with the GMC (with a current licence to practise)
- Eligibility for Medical Specialist Register by the CCT date or within 6 months of appointment
- Approved Clinician Status or eligibility to gain within 3 months post-appointment
- S12 Approval or eligibility to achieve within 3 months
Desirable
- Higher degree, qualification, or training in:
- Medical education
- Clinical research
- Health management
- MRCPsych qualification (or equivalent recognised by the Royal College of Psychiatrists)
- Welsh AC9 national approval
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- Training completed in core competencies and specialist skills for community/community acute psychiatry
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Desirable
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary team leadership in mental health care
- Experience in adult inpatient psychiatry (including secure environments)
- Community mental health practice experience
- Experience with discharge planning and reintegration programs
Work Environment & Benefits
Flexible & Diverse Opportunities
Join the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division—we foster a supportive, developmental culture with:
- Flexible working models: Full/part-time, annualised hours, term-time options, hybrid/remote working available
- Staff Wellbeing Support:
- Wellness, Work & Us – staff-led support, coaching, and counselling
- Onsite gym and wellness initiatives
- Managerial/clinic supervisions to aid professional development
- Career Development:
- In-house training programs tailored to your professional growth
- Access to external academic courses via local colleges/universities
- Staff Achievement Awards to recognise outstanding contributions
- Targeted career progression aligned with your goals
The role demands flexibility with shape-of-work arrangements tailored to individual staff needs—ensuring optimal work-life balance alongside mental health sector best practices.
*Note: Full Job Description and Personal Specification are available in the employee system (Trac).
PDF human-readable render: view D28-28 “Consultant Psychiatrist (Adult Acute Care)” attachment.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location