• Job Description

  Req#: H9050-25-1378?language=en&page=1012&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Do you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start somewhere new and inspiring?

  Are you looking for a flexible job plan that supports your work-life balance? If so, this is the role for you.

  Our ambition within CAMHS is to support the continued improvement in the mental health and well-being of the children and young people of North Wales. Central to this journey will be the recruitment of additional Psychiatrists who will provide leadership and expertise that complement the skills of a wide range of other experienced CAMHS professionals as part of our rapidly developing service in North Wales.

  We are looking for two Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists with a keen interest in service development and clinical leadership to enhance our focus on seamlessly integrating early intervention and prevention, community services and our highly specialised Tier 4 services.

  We are happy to consider flexible working, with a job plan to meet the needs of the individual. We will also welcome candidates with subspecialty interests and we are keen to discuss your requirements.

  Main duties of the job

  Working with excellent colleagues in CAMHS and other children's specialties, this is a wonderful opportunity to work in a progressive and expanding service. You will join the North Wales Consultant Psychiatry Peer group which meets monthly in a good humoured and lively forum for peer support and professional development. There is a journal club and psychopharmacology group and a culture of openness and joint planning. The successful candidates will also be a part of our dynamic, friendly and progressive local community based teams, with all the support and training you need to develop your professionally.

  Our offer will include:

  o Appointment to the amended Welsh Consultant Contract with 10 PA's

  o Opportunities for teaching, education research and audit, including with partnering organisations such as Bangor, Cardiff and Glyndwr Universities where they are currently in the process of developing a new Medical school.

  o An interest in clinical leadership will be keenly supported with opportunities to lead quality improvement and innovation.

  You will need to be on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, have your CCST or recognised equivalent or be within 6 months of obtaining it at the time of interview.

  We encourage you to contact us and arrange a visit to our departments to find out more and to meet prospective colleagues. We welcome full time or part time applicants.

  About us

  Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for a population of around 676,000 people, across the six counties of North Wales (Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham). Some areas of Mid-Wales, Cheshire and Shropshire are also covered by the Health Board.

  The Health Board employs around 16,500 staff and has a budget of around £1.4 billion. It is responsible for the operation of three district general hospitals (Wrexham Maelor Hospital, in Wrexham, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd near Rhyl, and Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor) as well as 22 other acute and community hospitals and a network of over 90 health centres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. The Heath Board also coordinates the work of 121 GP practices and NHS services provided by North Wales' Dentists, Opticians and Pharmacies.

  Situated in the Northern most aspect of Wales, the Health Board lies at the edge of the beautiful Snowdonia National Park and spans a huge and diverse geographical area. North Wales also boasts some of the UKs most varied and spectacular coastline, offering unparalleled opportunities to engage with outdoor activities in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

  Details

  Date posted

  07 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

  £106,000 to £154,760 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  050-RAH/LGH-Psych-0525

  Job locations

  Royal Alexandra Hospital and or Llandudno General Hospital

  Marine Drive Hospital Road

  Rhyl,Conwy

  LL30 1LB

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registration on GMC Specialist Register
  • Specialist Registrar able to take up post within 3 months of completing CCST
  • MRCPscych.
  • CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)

  Skills/Abilities

  Essential

  • Diagnosis and treatment of mental illness in children and adolescents in a multi-disciplinary team setting
  • Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively

  Desirable

  • Skills in social psychological and behavioural therapies

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in community CAMHS settings

  Knowledge/ Research

  Essential

  • Knowledge of Children Act (1989) Knowledge of Mental Health Act (1983) Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005)

  Knowledge/ Research Personal Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent communication skills Effective leadership
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

  Desirable

  • Basic IT skills (essential within 6 months)

  Other Requirements

  Essential

  • Approved training status. Section 12 (2) approval and a willingness to undertake training to become an Approved Clinician.
  • Able to undertake local travel

  Desirable

  • Trwydded Yrru DU

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registration on GMC Specialist Register
  • Specialist Registrar able to take up post within 3 months of completing CCST
  • MRCPscych.
  • CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)

  Skills/Abilities

  Essential

  • Diagnosis and treatment of mental illness in children and adolescents in a multi-disciplinary team setting
  • Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively

  Desirable

  • Skills in social psychological and behavioural therapies

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in community CAMHS settings

  Knowledge/ Research

  Essential

  • Knowledge of Children Act (1989) Knowledge of Mental Health Act (1983) Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005)

  Knowledge/ Research Personal Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent communication skills Effective leadership
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

  Desirable

  • Basic IT skills (essential within 6 months)

  Other Requirements

  Essential

  • Approved training status. Section 12 (2) approval and a willingness to undertake training to become an Approved Clinician.
  • Able to undertake local travel

  Desirable

  • Trwydded Yrru DU

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  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 here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  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 here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

  Address

  Royal Alexandra Hospital and or Llandudno General Hospital

  Marine Drive Hospital Road

  Rhyl,Conwy

  LL30 1LB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

  Address

  Royal Alexandra Hospital and or Llandudno General Hospital

  Marine Drive Hospital Road

  Rhyl,Conwy

  LL30 1LB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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