Adult Psychiatrist

Rate discussed on application | Wales | On-site

MedicsPro is recruiting a Consultant Psychiatrist (Acute Care) for a locum opportunity within an adult acute inpatient setting in Wales.

The successful candidate will hold Specialist Registration with Approved Clinician (AC) status in Wales and Section 12(2) approval and will have clinical responsibility for a 17-bed female inpatient ward. The role includes acting as Responsible Clinician for inpatients throughout their admission, leading clinical decision-making within an acute care environment, and working within the framework of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.

• Specialist Registration with Approved Clinician (AC) status in Wales
• Section 12(2) approval
• Ability to undertake Responsible Clinician duties for acute psychiatric inpatients
• Experience managing complex mental health cases within an acute care setting
• Knowledge of and ability to work within the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 20110
• Ability to undertake Mental Health Act 1983 assessments when required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical management for all female inpatients on a 17-bed acute inpatient ward
• Act as Responsible Clinician and undertake Mental Health Act-related duties throughout patients' inpatient stays
• Attend and contribute to the daily Acute Care Meeting, including discussions regarding patient flow, delayed discharges and potential discharges
• Manage complex cases in collaboration with the Home Treatment Team (HTT) and Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs)
• Develop care plans and treatment formulations, providing guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness
• Provide clinical leadership within the acute care setting and support multi-disciplinary, multi-agency and partnership working

Working Arrangements

• Location: Bangor
• Workplace type: On-site
• Assignment type: Locum
• The role is based within a female acute inpatient ward environment
• The ward receives input from Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Psychology services
• Junior medical staff may be attached on a rotational basis, dependent on training rota availability