Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Substance Misuse
Main area Substance Misuse Psychiatry Grade Locum Consultant Contract Locum: 12 months (Fixed Term for 12 months to cover maternity) Hours Full time – 10 sessions per week (1 additional session available if on the West oncall rota) Job ref 050-YG-PSYCH(SUB)-0926-L
Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Bron Castell Town Caernarfon Salary £125,509 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Job overview
The post will be based in the community between the Two West teams. The exact breakdown of cover and location can of work can be agreed depending on the preference of the candidate and their area of residence.
The post will provide medical support to the community teams on a full-time basis working closely with the 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 in order to participate in the on call rota for MHLD and to undertake assessments in the community, police custody, 136 suites.
The on call is 1 in 13.
This is a 12-month fixed-term locum post to cover a period of maternity leave.
Main duties of the job
This post will be based in the West area with clinical input into both the community teams agreed with the successful candidate.
The post involves close MDT working with no individual case load but rather providing medical input and reviews for those open to Substance Misuse services.
The post holder will be expected to work to the BCU Substance Misuse prescribing guidelines for both inpatient and community sessions.
Clinical duties will include liaison with neighbouring CMHT’s, inpatient wards (both psychiatric and at the local DGH’s) clinical support to the alcohol liaison service and attendance at multi-disciplinary team meetings.
The post holder will be expected to keep up to date in respect of clinical developments.
The post holder is expected to participate in all relevant clinical programme group meetings.
Working for our organisation
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales’s largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
Person specification
Qualifications and Eligibility
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council
- Section 12(2) Approval
- Postgraduate Qualifications
- GMC Specialist Registration in Psychiatry
- Membership of appropriate professional societies
Experience
- Experience in substance misuse
- Experience of Clinical Audit
- Demonstrable experience in Adult psychiatry
- Evidence of the development of a special interest
- Evidence of participation in medical and multi-disciplinary teaching
Knowledge and Skills
- General medical skills
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Good team working skills
- Knowledge of up-to-date literature
- Evidence of ability to contribute to service management
Additional Requirements
- Aligns own values with those of the Health Board
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn the Welsh language
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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