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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Psychiatry to join the team at the Central Clinic in Swansea. 

This role provides the opportunity to make a real difference in shaping and improving mental health services, with the backing of a highly supportive multidisciplinary management team.

The successful candidate will have overall clinical responsibility for the management of outpatients, overseeing Care and Treatment Plans, and leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and holistic care.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

• Provide a high-quality psychiatric service for adults with mental health disorders, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Maintain continuing responsibility for the care of patients, working closely with consultant colleagues and the multidisciplinary team.
• Act as Educational Supervisor for assigned junior doctors, ensuring appropriate supervision, career guidance, and development.
• Adhere to the principles of Good Medical Practice as set out by the GMC.
• Participate in clinical governance, risk management, and healthcare governance activities.
• Engage in research and development in line with national and regional priorities.
• Take part in annual appraisal, revalidation, and job planning reviews, including maintaining CPD in line with Royal College requirements.
• Contribute to directorate planning, service development, and pathway redesign initiatives.
• Participate in the 1 in 14 on-call rota with prospective cover, providing cross-site support as required.
• Undertake domiciliary visits where clinically appropriate.

Education & Training

• Provide teaching, training, and examination for medical students, trainees, and other healthcare staff.
• Contribute to postgraduate and continuing medical education activities both locally and regionally.
• Offer bedside and clinical teaching for medical undergraduates during clinics, ward rounds, and emergencies.
• Provide feedback and mentorship to trainees and medical students.
• Participate in undergraduate examinations for medical students where required.
• Support multiprofessional training and encourage collaborative learning within the broader team.

Responsibilities Specific to the Role

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including history-taking, mental state examination, physical examination, and risk assessments.
• Request and interpret relevant investigations across biological, psychological, and social domains.
• Provide ongoing physical health monitoring alongside mental health interventions.
• Manage outpatient and follow-up clinics, including diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and medication reviews.
• Participate actively in Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) meetings and referral discussions.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, carers, and colleagues across disciplines.
• Contribute to audit, service improvement, and quality assurance activities.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding treatment plans and recovery.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Complete GMC registration and licence to practice.
• On the GMC Specialist Register in Psychiatry (Adult Psychiatry) or within 6 months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
• MRCPsych (UK) or equivalent.

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD, PhD, MSc, or equivalent).
• Teaching or medical education qualification.

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad experience in adult psychiatry, including inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Experience in teaching and training junior staff.
• Evidence of completing audit projects and applying outcomes to service development.

Desirable

• Experience in service development and commissioning.
• Familiarity with crisis and home treatment services.
• Research experience with publications in psychiatry or mental health.
• Experience as an Approved Clinician under the Mental Health Act 1983.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to take responsibility and motivate teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage time and competing demands effectively.
• Knowledge and application of the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary and multi-agency collaboration.

Desirable

• Understanding of Improvement Science and service redesign methodology.
• Familiarity with prudent healthcare principles.
• Competence in digital health records and clinical information systems.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexible, adaptable, and resilient in the face of competing demands.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and lifelong learning.
• Empathy, sensitivity, and the ability to see patients as individuals.
• Enthusiasm for taking on a leadership role in clinical development.

Desirable

• Ability to speak or willingness to learn Welsh.

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