Overview
Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Acute Care Inpatient Psychiatry
The Ablett Unit includes two adult wards (Dinas Female and Dinas Male) with 10 beds each, a s136 suite, and the Home Treatment Team. The unit also hosts an 8‑bed male locked rehabilitation ward (Cynnydd) and a 10‑bed Older Persons’ functional ward (Tegid ward). The adult acute care service covers the 20‑bed ward and the Home Treatment Team (HTT). The HTT has capacity to take on approximately 25 patients at any one time. Crises Resolution Services are provided within local community mental health services and do not form part of this acute care model. The Acute care Teams work with CMHTs to ensure timely communication and care planning.
The care of individuals is subject to the Mental Health Measure (Wales) 2010; the post holder is expected to work in line with MH Measure requirements. The post holder will provide patient‑centred recovery‑based care through a supervisory and consultancy role, and will provide Responsible Clinician oversight for approximately half of the adult acute care service (10 beds) and half of the HTT patients alongside the other Substantive Approved Clinician.
Main duties and responsibilities
The post holder will be the treating consultant alongside another Approved Clinician for inpatients admitted to Dinas Male and Dinas Female wards and those accepted for the Home Treatment Team. Admissions to the wards are from the community via CMHT or hospitals via Psychiatric Liaison. Medical oversight of admissions occurs with a handover at admission and discharge. The post holder and colleagues in the community will work closely to facilitate continuity of care and discharge planning. The CMHT remains involved in patient care when admitted. The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician for patients admitted under the Mental Health Act and will provide medical leadership to the multidisciplinary team. They will work closely with the sector consultant, CMHT and local authorities to ensure continuity of care and robust discharge planning, using the MH Measure and local policies. The post holder will supervise junior doctors attached to the post.
Working for our organisation
We are delighted you are interested in joining the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division. We offer flexible working opportunities (hybrid and agile vacancies), training, and career development opportunities. Benefits include:
* Wellness, Work and Us – support and intervention for staff when needed, with a focus on wellbeing.
* Drop‑in sessions, counselling, coaching, and an onsite gym.
* Managerial and clinical supervision – regular feedback and development opportunities.
* Flexible working to suit you and your family (full time, part time, annualised hours, remote and hybrid options).
* Support to progress your career and recognition through staff awards.
* Continued professional development through in‑house training and external courses.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable criteria
* Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
* MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent (Royal College of Psychiatrists).
* Welsh AC Approval.
Eligibility
Essential Criteria
* Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
* Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of completing CCT.
* Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
* Approved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
Desirable criteria
* In good standing with GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practice.
Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
* Evidence of training in the core and specialist competencies for community psychiatry.
Desirable criteria
* Experience in leading a multidisciplinary team.
* Experience of community psychiatric practice.
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