Job summary There has never been a better time to join our growing team within our Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division. With a new leadership team in place we're investing in our services to transform the way they are delivered. We are continuously developing and expanding the range of support, care and treatment we offer to people across North Wales. This includes establishing new exciting roles in our community and inpatient teams and a clear pathway for staff to continue to learn and progress throughout their career. As part of our growth strategy, Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board are currently looking to appoint a Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry based in Ty Llewelyn Mental Health Unit, Bangor. Main duties of the job This is a replacement post and is part of the continuing development of forensic services, allowing us to offer sustainable specialist forensic services for the population of North Wales. The post holder will be responsible for the overall psychiatric care of an inpatient population within the medium secure services. Together with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team, you will offer medical leadership, & assessment & management both for inpatients and for the wider responsibilities of the forensic service locally which includes prisons and community forensic mental health team. About us Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales's largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales. BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region. The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations. Job description Job 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. Job description Job 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. Person Specification Qualifications and Eligibility Essential Full GMC Specialist Registration or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview 12/2 Approval AC Approval (or eligible for approval) MRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists Approved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment. Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment. Desirable Forensic CCT Post graduate Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management Welsh AC Approval Skills Essential Evidence of training in the core and specialist competencies relevant for forensic psychiatry. General medical skills Experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team Demonstrate leadership skills. Demonstrate ability to work under pressure. Demonstrate good communication skills, written, oral and interpersonal Desirable Evidence of ability to develop and utilise links with service users Evidence of ability to build working relationship with colleagues. Teaching and Training Essential Evidence of having delivered postgraduate teaching Evidence of having delivered multidisciplinary teaching Desirable Experience of teaching medical students. Research/Audit Essential Proven capability to initiate and undertake original work. Evidence of having undertaken a relevant audit project. Desirable Evidence of research in evidence of research in forensic psychiatry. Motivation Essential Evidence of commitment and enthusiasm to develop provide forensic psychiatry Evidence of commitment to working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Person Specification Qualifications and Eligibility Essential Full GMC Specialist Registration or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview 12/2 Approval AC Approval (or eligible for approval) MRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists Approved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment. Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment. Desirable Forensic CCT Post graduate Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management Welsh AC Approval Skills Essential Evidence of training in the core and specialist competencies relevant for forensic psychiatry. General medical skills Experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team Demonstrate leadership skills. Demonstrate ability to work under pressure. Demonstrate good communication skills, written, oral and interpersonal Desirable Evidence of ability to develop and utilise links with service users Evidence of ability to build working relationship with colleagues. Teaching and Training Essential Evidence of having delivered postgraduate teaching Evidence of having delivered multidisciplinary teaching Desirable Experience of teaching medical students. Research/Audit Essential Proven capability to initiate and undertake original work. Evidence of having undertaken a relevant audit project. Desirable Evidence of research in evidence of research in forensic psychiatry. Motivation Essential Evidence of commitment and enthusiasm to develop provide forensic psychiatry Evidence of commitment to working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address Ty Llewelyn, Bryn y Neuadd Llanfairfechan Conwy LL30 1LA Employer's website