Closing date: 29 October 2026

Job summary
The post will be based in the community between the Two West teams. The exact breakdown of cover and location 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.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 15 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £125,509 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Locum
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 050-YG-PSYCH(SUB)-0926-L

Person Specification
Qualifications and Eligibility

• Essential: Full Registration with the General Medical Council
• Essential: MRCPsych
• Essential: Section 12(2) Approval
• Desirable: Postgraduate Qualifications
• Desirable: GMC Specialist Registration in Psychiatry
• Desirable: Membership of appropriate professional societies

Experience

• Essential: Experience in substance misuse
• Essential: Experience of Clinical Audit
• Desirable: Demonstrable experience in Adult psychiatry
• Desirable: Evidence of the development of a special interest
• Desirable: Evidence of participation in medical and multi-disciplinary teaching

Knowledge and Skills

• Essential: General medical skills
• Essential: Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Essential: Good team working skills
• Desirable: Knowledge of up-to-date literature
• Desirable: Evidence of ability to contribute to service management

Additional Requirements

• Essential: Aligns own values with those of the Health Board
• Essential: Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
• Desirable: Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn the Welsh language

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found on the Criminal records checks for overseas applicants page.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details
Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Faye Graver, Faye.Graver@wales.nhs.uk, 03000856828

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