Overview
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 are investing in our services to transform how they are delivered. We are continuously developing and expanding the range of support, care and treatment offered to people across North Wales, including establishing new roles in community and inpatient teams and providing a clear career progression path.
We are looking to appoint a Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry based in Ty Llewelyn Mental Health Unit, Bangor, as part of our growth strategy. This is a replacement post as part of the continuing development of forensic services to offer sustainable specialist services for the population of North Wales.
Responsibilities
* Take overall responsibility for the psychiatric care of an inpatient population within the medium secure services.
* Provide medical leadership and undertake assessment and management for inpatients and the wider forensic service locally, including prisons and the community forensic mental health team, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary 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. It operates across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics and mental health units, and coordinates NHS services across the region. The Health Board is an integrated system aiming to deliver excellent, compassionate care in partnership with public sector and third sector organisations.
Details
Date posted: 28 October 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £110,240 to £160,951 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 050-YG-FRPSY-1025
Job locations: Ty Llewelyn, Bryn y Neuadd, Llanfairfechan, Conwy, LL30 1LA
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
* Postgraduate qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
* Welsh AC Approval
Skills
* Evidence of training in core and specialist competencies relevant for forensic psychiatry
* General medical skills
* Experience in leading a multidisciplinary team
* Demonstrate leadership, and the 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 relationships with colleagues
Teaching and Training
* Evidence of delivering postgraduate and multidisciplinary teaching
Desirable
* Experience of teaching medical students
Research/Audit
* Proven capability to initiate and undertake original work and to undertake relevant audits
Desirable
* Evidence of research in forensic psychiatry
Motivation
* Evidence of commitment and enthusiasm to develop forensic psychiatry
* Evidence of commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Other information
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS disclosure may be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address: Ty Llewelyn, Bryn y Neuadd, Llanfairfechan, Conwy, LL30 1LA
Employer’s website: bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/
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