Consultant in Rehabilitation Psychiatry

The post holder will provide specialist input for adults requiring both inpatient and community rehabilitation primarily in the West area of North Wales, however flexible working and cross cover with the other 2 Consultant Rehabilitation Colleges will be key. There are currently 3 inpatient rehabilitation units and a locked rehabilitation ward across the region.

You will actively work with the MDT and provide clinical leadership to ensure good quality holistic care is provided.

The post holder will be clinically responsible for those patients under their care and would be expected to work within the framework of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.

You are required to be on the Specialist Register, have CCT or recognised equivalent, or be within 6 months of obtaining it at the time of interview

The post holder will provide specialist rehabilitation and recovery service for the adult population of the West area.

You will work within the legislative arrangements of the Mental Health Measure (Wales 2010) providing medical leadership to the CRT.

You will have inpatient facilities currently at Carreg Fawr rehabilitation unit, Bryn y Neuadd, Llanfairfechan (currently 8 beds) as well as responsibility for patients admitted to units in central area as agreed by the clinic director. There is currently a program of service redesign so the location of services and numbers of inpatients may vary as this progresses.

You will have access to an office, full time secretarial support and IT facilities.

There is the possibility of supervising a doctor in training (CT1-ST6), but it depends on the training needs and seniority of the post holder.

North Wales is the perfect place to train, work and live. With stunning surroundings, affordable housing, great schools and a true sense of community wherever you go, North Wales is the perfect place to settle down on your own or with a family.

As part of the Health Board's strategic collaboration with Bangor University, individuals with an interest in teaching and research who can demonstrate and agree a possible contribution to the School can be considered and nominated for recognition through the University's process for granting honorary titles and help to deliver our shared vision for the North Wales School of Medicine and Health.

Please refer to the detailed Job Description and Person Specification which can be found in the Supporting Documents section.