Consultant Psychiatrist in Rehabilitation Inpatients

NHS; Treorchy; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider seeking a leader for the Community Rehabilitation Unit in Treorchy. The successful candidate will manage psychiatric rehabilitation, lead a multidisciplinary team, and collaborate with other clinical professionals. Registration with GMC and relevant qualifications in Psychiatry required. This role supports a team-focused environment, engaging in quality improvement and training efforts.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration required for the position.
• MRC Psych or equivalent qualifications are necessary.
• Approval as S.12(2) doctor and Approved Clinician is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Community Rehabilitation Unit and provide clinical expertise.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team in inpatient settings.
• Participate in audits and staff training.

Skills

Clinical psychiatric rehabilitation expertise

Management skills

Collaboration with medical professionals

Auditing and quality improvement

Teaching capabilities

Education

Full GMC Registration

MRC Psych or equivalent

Specialist Register for Psychiatry

Job description

Job Overview

The post holder will manage the Community Rehabilitation Unit at Treorchy Rhondda, providing clinical psychiatric rehabilitation expertise and leadership to a multidisciplinary inpatient rehabilitation team.

Reporting to Dr Arif Alam, Clinical Director, Mental Health, and professionally to Dr Dom Hurford, Medical Director, the role requires close collaboration with senior medical colleagues across district general hospitals and mental health settings, and liaison with senior clinicians within and beyond the UHB as required.

The successful candidate will work across multiple Health Board premises, including the Community Rehabilitation Unit, the Inpatient Unit at RGH, and other sites within the district.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and clinical management for adults (18+) with mental health problems in inpatient settings.
• Offer medical liaison and advice to local consultants, GPs, and other agencies.
• Deliver clinical psychiatric rehabilitation expertise and lead the multidisciplinary team.
• Supervise the speciality doctor, core trainee, and, if approved, a Specialty Training Registrar.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement, and education and training of medical, nursing and other staff.
• Attend relevant committees, meetings and contribute to service management and development.
• Serve as a S.12(2) approved doctor and as an Approved Clinician under the Mental Health Act.
• Plan and participate in the consultant on‑call rota within the Mental Health Directorate.
• Arrange cross‑cover with other rehabilitation and sector consultants.

Qualifications & Eligibility

• Full GMC Registration.
• MRC Psych. or equivalent.
• On Specialist Register for Psychiatry or within six months of gaining CCT.
• S.12(2) approval.
• Approved Clinician approval.

Desirable

• Additional relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Relevant clinical qualification.
• Welsh Approved Clinician approval.

Knowledge & Experience

• Comprehensive training and experience in psychiatry.
• Experience of acting as Responsible Clinician.
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance.
• Evidence of having undertaken audit relevant to the speciality.
• Proven capability to initiate and undertake original work.
• Experience of serving as a S.12 approved doctor and Approved Clinician.
• Evidence of service development and formal management training.
• Evidence of having delivered postgraduate teaching and multi‑disciplinary teaching.
• Capacity to work under pressure and respond flexibly to varying demands.

Disclosure & 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 confirm the absence of any criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from skilled worker candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications.

Employer Details

Employer: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address: Ysbyty George Thomas, Mattie Collins Way, Treorchy, CF426YG

Website: https://joinctm.wales/