Consultant PsychiatristNHS

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Consultant Psychiatrist within the North Caerphilly Community Mental Health Team, based in Rhymney Integrated Centre, Tredegar.This is a 10-session post providing senior medical input into community care for a defined population in the area of North Caerphilly. The post holder will join a forward thinking and enthusiastic CMHT serving the population of North Caerphilly. They will positively respond to requests from Team Members who need advice in the day-to-day management of adult patients within the borough and contribute to the development of Adult Mental Health Services.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a senior member of staff of the North Caerphilly CMHT. They will work alongside the existing Consultant in the Caerphilly Borough and together will provide senior medical input to the CMHT.

Integral to the responsibilities of the post are below:

• Ensure the provision of a high quality and safe clinical space
• Provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
• Sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
• Undertake all work in accordance with the Health Board's procedures and operating policies
• Conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Division's and Health Board's service plans
• Maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, Medical Division of the Health Board

Job description

For full responsibilities, role specifics and requirements, please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

This position involves Regulated Activity with children and adults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer:

• Enhanced check with barred list information, includingan adults and childrens barred list check

Applicants must hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC

Candidates for Consultantposts must also be on the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP)date within 6 months of interview.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is amulti award-winningNHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 15,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values ofKindness, Integrity, and Respectshape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.