Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Early Intervention in Psychosis

NHS; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major health board in Wales is offering a fixed-term position for a Locum Consultant Psychiatrist to lead in Early Intervention in Psychosis. Responsibilities include providing clinical expertise, leadership, and engaging in relevant audit and research activities. The ideal candidate will possess the required qualifications including Full GMC Registration and strong communication skills. This post is an excellent opportunity to contribute to mental health services within a supportive and dynamic team setting.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth opportunities

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Comprehensive training and experience in Psychiatry.
• Experience of acting as Responsible Clinician.
• Higher training experience in general adult psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise and leadership.
• Engage in audit and research relevant to specialty.
• Supervise staff effectively and appraise their performance.

Skills

Good communication skills (oral, written and interpersonal)

Competence in current assessment and treatment

Competence in risk assessment and management

Understanding of relevant clinical, legal and policy issues

Education

Full GMC Registration

MRC Psych or equivalent

S.12(2) Approval

Approved Clinician approval

Welsh Approved Clinician approval

Job description

Go back Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Early Intervention in Psychosis

The closing date is 23 October 2025

Provide clinical expertise and leadership. A full job description and Person Specification is attached.

This post is fixed term for up to 12 months to meet the needs of the service.

English and/or Welsh speakers both welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration
• MRC Psych or equivalent
• S.12(2) Approval
• Approved Clinician approval
• Welsh Approved Clinician approval

Experience

• Comprehensive training and experience in Psychiatry
• Higher training experience in general adult psychiatry
• Experience of acting as Responsible Clinician

Skills

• Good communication skills (oral, written and interpersonal)
• Competence in current assessment and treatment
• Competence in risk assessment and management
• Understanding of relevant clinical, legal and policy issues

Audit & Research

• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
• Evidence of having undertaken audit relevant to speciality
• Proven capability to initiate and undertake original work
• Evidence of service wide audit with significant and lasting impact on practice
• Evidence of original and relevant research in speciality

Management

• Management and administrative experience
• Ability to supervise staff effectively
• Experience of appraising staff
• Evidence of formal management training
• Evidence of service development

Teaching

• Evidence of having delivered postgraduate training
• Evidence of having delivered multi-disciplinary teaching
• Experience of teaching medical students

Personal Qualities

• Evidence of clinical leadership
• Proven commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
• Capacity to work under pressure and respond flexible to varyng demands

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board