Psychiatry Adult, Central Clinic - Consultant
WalesPsychiatryFixed TermConsultant12 August 2025£105,504 to £139,882 a year
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Psychiatry to join the team at the Central Clinic in Swansea.
This role provides the opportunity to make a real difference in shaping and improving mental health services, with the backing of a highly supportive multidisciplinary management team.
The successful candidate will have overall clinical responsibility for the management of outpatients, overseeing Care and Treatment Plans, and leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and holistic care.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
* Provide a high-quality psychiatric service for adults with mental health disorders, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
* Maintain continuing responsibility for the care of patients, working closely with consultant colleagues and the multidisciplinary team.
* Act as Educational Supervisor for assigned junior doctors, ensuring appropriate supervision, career guidance, and development.
* Adhere to the principles of Good Medical Practice as set out by the GMC.
* Participate in clinical governance, risk management, and healthcare governance activities.
* Engage in research and development in line with national and regional priorities.
* Take part in annual appraisal, revalidation, and job planning reviews, including maintaining CPD in line with Royal College requirements.
* Contribute to directorate planning, service development, and pathway redesign initiatives.
* Participate in the 1 in 14 on-call rota with prospective cover, providing cross-site support as required.
* Undertake domiciliary visits where clinically appropriate.
Education & Training
* Provide teaching, training, and examination for medical students, trainees, and other healthcare staff.
* Contribute to postgraduate and continuing medical education activities both locally and regionally.
* Offer bedside and clinical teaching for medical undergraduates during clinics, ward rounds, and emergencies.
* Provide feedback and mentorship to trainees and medical students.
* Participate in undergraduate examinations for medical students where required.
* Support multiprofessional training and encourage collaborative learning within the broader team.
Responsibilities Specific to the Role
* Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including history-taking, mental state examination, physical examination, and risk assessments.
* Request and interpret relevant investigations across biological, psychological, and social domains.
* Provide ongoing physical health monitoring alongside mental health interventions.
* Manage outpatient and follow-up clinics, including diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and medication reviews.
* Participate actively in Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) meetings and referral discussions.
* Communicate effectively with patients, families, carers, and colleagues across disciplines.
* Contribute to audit, service improvement, and quality assurance activities.
* Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding treatment plans and recovery.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Complete GMC registration and licence to practice.
* On the GMC Specialist Register in Psychiatry (Adult Psychiatry) or within 6 months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
* MRCPsych (UK) or equivalent.
Desirable
* Higher degree (MD, PhD, MSc, or equivalent).
* Teaching or medical education qualification.
Clinical Experience
Essential
* Broad experience in adult psychiatry, including inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
* Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary colleagues.
* Experience in teaching and training junior staff.
* Evidence of completing audit projects and applying outcomes to service development.
Desirable
* Experience in service development and commissioning.
* Familiarity with crisis and home treatment services.
* Research experience with publications in psychiatry or mental health.
* Experience as an Approved Clinician under the Mental Health Act 1983.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to take responsibility and motivate teams.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to manage time and competing demands effectively.
* Knowledge and application of the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
* Commitment to multidisciplinary and multi-agency collaboration.
Desirable
* Understanding of Improvement Science and service redesign methodology.
* Familiarity with prudent healthcare principles.
* Competence in digital health records and clinical information systems.
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Flexible, adaptable, and resilient in the face of competing demands.
* Commitment to continuous improvement and lifelong learning.
* Empathy, sensitivity, and the ability to see patients as individuals.
* Enthusiasm for taking on a leadership role in clinical development.
Desirable
* Ability to speak or willingness to learn Welsh.