Locum Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Summary: The role of Locum Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist involves providing part-time mental health services for children and adolescents in Gwynedd and Anglesey, covering maternity leave for 12 months. The successful candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary team, focusing on complex mental health conditions and contributing to clinical governance and service development. The position includes teaching and supervision responsibilities, as well as opportunities for professional development. The role is part of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, the largest health organization in Wales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive child and adolescent mental health services.
• Assist in the development of services for complex mental health conditions.
• Engage in teaching and supervision of specialty doctors and the multi-disciplinary team.
• Participate in clinical governance and committee work.
• Contribute to the management roles within the team.
• Attend regular departmental meetings and undertake study leave.

Key Skills:

• GMC Registration.
• Specialist Registrar status.
• Diagnosis and treatment of mental illness in children and adolescents.
• Effective time management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Leadership abilities in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (Children Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
• Approved training status and willingness to become an Approved Clinician.
• Basic IT skills (to be acquired within 6 months).
• UK driving licence (desirable).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Bangor

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other