Consultant Psychiatrist – Area 1 & 2 CMHT

Overview

In this role you will lead psychiatric care within a Mental Health inpatient service in Swansea, driving service development and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. You contribute to a 24-hour admission pathway and help expand community crisis care alongside a Welsh Government funded crisis triage initiative. You will supervise outpatients, oversee Care and Treatment Plans, and support service improvement across inpatient and community settings. This is a chance to shape care delivery and patient outcomes in a forward-looking health system.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive annual salary
• 34 days annual leave (pro-rata)
• Career development and training
• Relocation support
• Opportunities to develop special interests
• Portfolio career opportunities

Responsibilities

• Medically lead the management of outpatients and oversee Care and Treatment Plans
• Delegate responsibilities within a multidisciplinary team
• Drive service improvement and change management across inpatient and community services
• Develop and expand community crisis services and participate in the 111 triage initiative
• Collaborate with management and clinical colleagues to deliver high-quality mental health care
• Engage in teaching, training, and portfolio development in line with organizational supports

Key requirements

• GMC registration and licensed to practice
• On Specialist Register with GMC as General Adult Psychiatrist or eligible for CCT within 6 months of interview, or equivalent European qualification
• Experience in development and commissioning of Mental Health services
• Evidence of leading and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience with Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 compliance
• Teaching and training experience in clinical settings

• Effective leadership and accountability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across levels of staff
• Knowledge of current developments in psychiatry and mental health
• Understanding of information systems and technology
• Change management and commissioning knowledge

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