Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Consultant Psychiatrist in Acute Care (Aneurin Ward)
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Acute Care Consultant (Responsible Clinician) – Aneurin Ward (Female Inpatient), Gwynedd
Job Overview
The Acute Care Service in our organisation includes a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), a male and female inpatient ward, and a Home Treatment Team (HTT) covering Gwynedd and Anglesey.
Acute services are currently clinically led by Responsible Clinicians (RCs) for each ward and PICU/HTT, but this role will be substantive, covering the Hergest Male Inpatient Ward whilst retaining direct clinical responsibility for female inpatients (excluding functional OPMH patients) on the 17-bedded Aneurin Ward at Hergest Unit during the course of their admission.
The primary Responsible Clinician (RC) role will manage all female inpatients on the ward, including overseeing Mental Health Act-related responsibilities for the duration of each patient’s stay.
Key Responsibilities
Core Clinical Duties
- Act as Responsible Clinician (RC) for female inpatients (excluding functional OPMH patients) on the Aneurin Ward, ensuring clinical leadership and oversight.
- Develop care plans and treatment formulations based on evidence-based practice and monitor clinical progress.
- Engage in daily Acute Care Meetings (Monday–Friday) for discussions on patient flow, delayed discharges, and discharge plans.
- Collaborate with Home Treatment Teams (HTTs) and community Mental Health Community Teams (CMHTs) on complex cases, case management, and transfer considerations.
- Provide clinical supervision to junior staff, mental health nurses, and other multidisciplinary team members.
Professional & Leadership Duties
- Support an ongoing audit and service improvement culture within the acute mental health care setting.
- Uphold regulatory requirements, including Mental Health Act assessments, reports, and safeguarding duties.
- Maintain high-quality clinical documentation, following NHS and local policies.
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Benefits Package
Your role comes with a range of wellbeing, support, and development priorities, including:
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Human-centred support services: Wellness, Work & Us offers drop-in counselling, coaching, and an onsite gym to support staff at times of need.
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Flexible working options:
- Full-time, annualised hours, part-time, and term-time arrangements available.
- Remote/blended (hybrid) working opportunities tailored to individual needs.
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Managerial and clinical supervision: Regular 1:1s for feedback, personal development planning, and clinical case discussions.
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Career development:
- Formal training programmes in house and via local colleges and universities.
- Staff Achievement Awards to recognise outstanding contributions.
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Professional growth:
- Emphasis on Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
- Support to progress in advisory, educational, or leadership pathways.
Detailed Job Description
A full job description and person specification can be found in the application portal under "Apply Now" and in the attached package.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
- Medical qualification: MB BS or equivalent recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC).
Desirable Criteria
- Advanced qualification in medical education, clinical research, or management (e.g., PhD, MSc, PGCE).
- MRCPsych (Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists) or equivalent, approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- Welsh AC (Approved Consultant) status for Wales, extended to GMC Specialist Register.
Eligibility
Essential Criteria
- Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise by start date.
- Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months of obtaining CCT/Certified Experience).
- Completion of CCT (Clinical Competence Training) or equivalency (GMC-confirmed by appointment date).
- Approved Clinician Status (under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983) or committed to achieving within 3 months.
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Desirable Criteria
- No current cautions or conditions with the GMC.
Clinical Skills
Essential Criteria
- Demonstrable experience in core and specialist competencies for adult community psychiatry (e.g., common mental disorders, severe and unusual presentations).
Desirable Criteria
- Team leadership: Previous experience in leading multidisciplinary mental health teams in inpatient or community settings.
- Community psychiatric practice: Familiarity with assertive outreach, home treatment teams (HTTs), and community mental health interventions.
Teaching & Training
Essential Criteria
- Evidence of postgraduate academic teaching, e.g., supervision for trainees or delivering workshops.
- Experience delivering multidisciplinary team training (e.g., for psychologists, nurses, and social workers).
Desirable Criteria
- Undergraduate teaching (e.g., for medical students) or teaching in mental health postgraduate degrees.
Research and Audit
Essential Criteria
- Demonstrated capacity to initiate and deliver original research or successful completion of a comparable evidence-based study (e.g., clinical trials, audit projects).
Desirable Criteria
- Prior research/partnership work in community mental health, including peer-reviewed publications.
- Research funding or grant applications experience (applicable).
Motivation & Commitment
- Evidence of long-term dedication to specialist adult psychiatry and the local population’s needs.
- Enthusiasm for system-level service development.
Language & Additional Requirements
Essential Criteria
- Welsh language competence (Grading at least level B2) to communicate with approved sensibly (e.g., in work settings involving assessments/enforcement under Mental Health Act requirements).
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