Consultant Psychiatrist in Acute Care

TN United Kingdom; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead patient care in acute settings. This role involves overseeing admissions, ensuring continuity of care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers flexible working opportunities and a supportive environment for professional development. Join a dedicated team committed to improving patient outcomes and making a significant impact in the community. If you're passionate about mental health and want to contribute to innovative care solutions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Wellbeing support

Onsite gym

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression support

Staff recognition awards

Professional development courses

Qualifications

• Experience in adult acute care psychiatry and community mental health services.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to supervise junior doctors.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered recovery care in adult acute settings.
• Oversee admissions and discharge planning under the Mental Health Act.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Mental Health Act knowledge

Leadership

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Medical Degree

Specialization in Psychiatry

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Acute Care Inpatient Psychiatry

There are 2 wards for adults in Ablett Unit, with 10 beds for females (Dinas Female) and 10 beds for male inpatients (Dinas Male), as well as a s136 suite. The Home Treatment Team is also based in the Ablett Unit. The Ablett unit 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 adult ward and the Home Treatment Team (HTT). The HTT can accommodate approximately 25 patients at any time. Crises Resolution Services are provided within the local community mental health services and are not part of this acute care model.

The Acute care Teams collaborate with CMHTs to ensure effective communication and care planning. The care of individuals adheres to the Mental Health Measure (Wales) 2010, and the post holder is expected to work in accordance with its requirements. They will provide patient-centered recovery care through a supervisory and consultancy role, overseeing approximately half of the adult acute care service (10 beds) and half of the HTT patients alongside another Approved Clinician.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will serve as the treating consultant alongside another Approved Clinician for inpatients admitted to Dinas Male and Female wards and those accepted for Home Treatment Team. Admissions typically originate from the community via CMHT or from general hospitals via the Psychiatric Liaison Service. Medical oversight of admissions includes a handover of responsibility at admission and discharge, with close collaboration with community teams to ensure continuity of care and discharge planning. The post holder will be the responsible clinician for patients admitted under the Mental Health Act, providing medical leadership to the multidisciplinary team. They will work closely with sector consultants, CMHT, and local authorities to ensure continuity of care and effective discharge planning, utilizing the Mental Health Measure and local policies. The post holder will also supervise junior doctors attached to the role.

About us

We are pleased you are interested in joining the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division. Our division offers flexible working opportunities, hybrid and agile roles, and numerous training and career development options. Benefits include wellbeing support, counselling, coaching, onsite gym, managerial and clinical supervision, flexible working arrangements, career progression support, staff recognition awards, and professional development through in-house and external courses.