Consultant Adult Psychiatrist

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Consultant Adult Psychiatrist - Ty Einon CMHT
The closing date is 19 August 2026

Job summary
This post will join a team of 4 consultants responsible for the provision of Community Mental Health Services across the geographical footprint of Swansea. There are 5 Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT),.

This post is will join a team of 2 consultants, 1 specialty doctors, 1 team manager which are supported by a wider team of community psychiatric nurses, social workers, clerical staff and medical secretaries. This post is based in Ty Einon Centre, Gorseinon, Swansea. Within the Area 3 CMHT, the doctor's interests and expertise cover a very wide range of mental health including ADHD, as well as quality improvement projects such as pharmacist led clinics. The post is a community post and there is no regular requirement for any in-patient work, although liaison with the in-patient service is expected when necessary. In-patient beds are provided at Cefn Coed Hospital Swansea, which is about six miles away from the CMHT base.

Full Address of Base: Ty Einon Centre CMHT, Princess Street, Gorseinon, Swansea SA4 4US

The secondary care patient case load currently stands at approximately 500 patients, and the primary care out patient case load is an additional 3,500 patients, spread across the team. The post holder will be supported by 2 other consultants in the team and 1 speciality doctor.

Main duties of the job
You will need to:

• Be medically qualified, MRC Psych or equivalent
• Be innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate service improvement
• Have an excellent understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health
• Have substantial knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary issues in mental health, knowledge of and experience in purchaser/provider contractual issues

You will get:

• Competitive annual salary
• The equivalent of 34 days annual leave (pro-rata)
• Career development and training
• Opportunities to develop your special interests
• Relocation support

Our values encourage continuous improvement and as such you will have the opportunity for regular career development to ensure you're on the cutting edge, at the top of your game.

Additionally, the service is supportive of staff developing portfolio careers and have excellent opportunities for you to explore opportunities in medical management, quality improvement, quality and safety, research and teaching.

About us
Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.

Mental Health and learning Disabilities services are provided both in hospital settings (Cefn Coed Hospital, Swansea Caswell clinic and Taith Newydd at Glanrhyd Bridgend) and other community settings.

We also have community hospital and primary care resource centres providing clinical services outside the main hospitals.

Swansea is Wales' second largest city and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring South-West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cosy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula. Swansea also has excellent sporting facilities including the Wales National pool and Swansea.com stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City Football Club.

Details
Date posted: 29 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £114,099 to £166,585 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 130-MHSG10188S
Job locations: The Forge CMHT, Forge Road, Port Talbot, SA13 1PA, United Kingdom

Job description
For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered with the GMC
• Licensed to practice
• On Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in General Psychiatry or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register

Desirable

• Further relevant degree/diploma
• Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff ("Working Together")
• Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
• Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit

Desirable

• Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service ("Always Improving")
• Values partnership with other agencies ("Working Together")
• Development and commissioning of modernizing services
• Experience of research in mental health
• Experience of the requirements of the role of Approved Clinician under The Mental Health Act 1983

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
• Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change ("Working Together")
• Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare ("Caring for each other")
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly ("Caring for each other")
• Understands information systems and technology

Desirable

• Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service ("Always Improving")
• Clinical Skills including competence using the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
• Ability to undertake on-call
• A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service ("Always Improving")
• Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
• Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals

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: Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address: The Forge CMHT, Forge Road, Port Talbot, SA13 1PA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Director - Mental Health, Dr Natalie Hess, natalie.hess@wales.nhs.uk, 01792533312