Consultant Psychiatrist Adult Community (Cynon)
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Job Summary
The post holder will be required to liaise with other senior clinicians as and when necessary and is expected to provide clinical expertise and leadership to a defined multidisciplinary community mental health team. Full details are available on the attached JD and Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
* Undertake responsibilities under the Mental Health Act as an S.12 approved doctor and as an Approved Clinician.
* Undertake responsibilities under the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.
* Organise the professional day and ensure availability during working hours.
About Us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region. With nearly 13,500 staff, CTM is one of Wales's largest employers, operating three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy focuses on uniting the region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
* We listen, learn, and improve
* We treat everyone with respect
* We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development. At CTM, you will find a welcoming, team‑oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion.
Details
Date posted: 18 November 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £110,240 to £160,951 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 110-MD414-1125
Job locations: Ysbyty Cwm Cynon Hospital, New Road, Mountain Ash, CF45 4BZ
Job Description
* Contribute to service management through committee attendance, audit participation, and taking on agreed management roles.
* Play an active role in the education and training of medical, nursing and other staff.
* Maintain professional knowledge and competency via continuing professional development (CPD) and participation in the Wales Revalidation Process, including annual appraisals.
* Take part in the consultant on‑call rota within the Mental Health Directorate.
Person Specification
Essential qualifications and eligibility
* Full GMC Registration
* M.R.C. Psych. or equivalent
* On Specialist Register for Psychiatry or within six months of gaining CCT
* S.12(2) approval
* Approved Clinician approval
Desirable qualifications
* Additional relevant postgraduate qualification
* Relevant clinical qualification
* Welsh Approved Clinician approval
Knowledge and experience – essential
* Comprehensive training and experience in psychiatry
* Higher training experience in psychiatry
Desirable knowledge and experience
* Experience of acting as Responsible Clinician
Audit & research – essential
* Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
* Evidence of having undertaken audit relevant to the speciality
Desirable audit & research
* Evidence of service‑wide audit with significant and lasting impact on practice
* Evidence of original and relevant research in the speciality
Management – essential
* Management and administrative experience
Desirable management
* Evidence of formal management training
* Evidence of service development
Teaching and personal attributes – essential
* Evidence of having delivered postgraduate teaching
* Evidence of having delivered multi‑disciplinary teaching
* Capacity to work under pressure and respond flexibly to varying demands
Desirable teaching and attributes
* Experience of teaching medical students
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to verify any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address: Ysbyty Cwm Cynon Hospital, New Road, Mountain Ash, CF45 4BZ
Employer website: https://joinctm.wales/
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Other
Industry: Mental Health Care
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