Community Substance Misuse Psychiatry Consultant (Locum)

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Caernarfon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The post will be based in the community between the Two West teams, with location flexible to candidate preference and area of residence. It involves medical support to community teams on a full-time basis, working closely with SAS and Specialist doctors.

The post holder is encouraged to obtain Section 12(2) approval of the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007) and Approved Clinician status in Wales to participate in on-call rota for MHLD, assess in community and custody settings, and contribute to MDT

Qualifications

• Mandatory MDT collaboration within Substance Misuse services.
• On-call rotations for MHLD as part of Approved Clinician pathway.
• Section 12(2) approval for Mental Health Act and Approved Clinician status encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical input and reviews for Substance Misuse service users.
• Liaise with CMHTs and inpatient wards; support alcohol liaison and attend MDT meetings.
• Keep up to date with clinical developments and participate in relevant clinical programme groups.

Skills

MDT collaboration

On-call rotations

Clinical assessment

Job description

The post will be based in the community between the Two West teams, with location flexible to candidate preference and area of residence. It involves medical support to community teams on a full-time basis, working closely with SAS and Specialist doctors.

The post holder is encouraged to obtain Section 12(2) approval of the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007) and Approved Clinician status in Wales to participate in on-call rota for MHLD, assess in community and custody settings, and contribute to MDT