Consultant Psychiatrist in Substance Misuse Psychiatry

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Caernarfon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in Substance Misuse Psychiatry. The role involves providing medical support to community teams, engaging in multidisciplinary work, and participating in the on-call rota. Candidates should have full GMC registration and relevant postgraduate training, with excellent communication and team working skills being essential. This position offers flexible working opportunities and a supportive environment for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression support

Wellness and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• At least four years of postgraduate training in the UK or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in substance misuse.
• Desirable: MRCPsych or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical support to community teams on a full-time basis.
• Work closely with MDTs and provide medical input for substance misuse services.
• Participate in on-call rota and undertake assessments in various settings.

Skills

Communication

Team working

Education

Full GMC registration

Postgraduate training in the UK or equivalent

CCT or equivalent

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist in Substance Misuse Psychiatry

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Job Overview

The post will be based in the community between the Two West teams. The exact breakdown of cover and location can be agreed upon depending on the candidate's preference and area of residence.

The post will provide medical support to the community teams on a full-time basis, working closely with current, SAS, and Specialist doctors.

The post holder will be encouraged to obtain and maintain section 12(2) approval of the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007) and Approved Clinician status in Wales to participate in the on-call rota for MHLD and undertake assessments in the community, police custody, and 136 suites.

The on-call is 1 in 13.

Main duties of the job

This post will be based in the West area with clinical input into both community teams, as agreed with the successful candidate.

The post involves close MDT working with no individual caseload but providing medical input and reviews for those open to substance misuse services.

The post holder is expected to work according to the BCU substance misuse prescribing guidelines for inpatient and community sessions.

Clinical duties include liaison with neighbouring CMHTs, inpatient wards (psychiatric and DGH), support to the alcohol liaison service, and attendance at multidisciplinary team meetings.

The post holder should stay updated on clinical developments and participate in all relevant clinical programme group meetings.

Working for our organization

Joining the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division offers flexible working opportunities, hybrid and agile roles, and numerous training and career development options.

• Wellness, Work and Us - supporting staff wellbeing through various services.
• Services including drop-in sessions, counselling, coaching, and onsite gym.
• Regular managerial and clinical supervision for development and wellbeing.
• Flexible working arrangements to suit personal needs.
• Career progression support.
• Recognition through staff achievement awards.
• Professional development via in-house and external training.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Full job description and personal specification are attached or can be viewed in Trac by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Person specification

Professional

• Full GMC registration.
• At least four years of postgraduate training in the UK or equivalent, with at least two in the relevant specialty or recognized equivalent.
• Or equivalent experience in Substance Misuse Psychiatry.
• CCT or equivalent (confirmation by GMC by AAC date).

Desirable criteria

• Postgraduate qualifications
• MRCPsych or equivalent
• Section 12(2) Approval

Personal Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good team working skills.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in substance misuse.
• 2 years’ experience in adult psychiatry (desirable).

Management & Audit

• Experience of clinical audit.
• Ability to contribute to service management (desirable).

Teaching

• Participation in medical and multidisciplinary teaching (desirable).

Professional Interests

• Development of special interests, knowledge of current literature, membership of professional societies (desirable).

Welsh Language Requirements

• Ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Consulting, IT, Sales
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare