Locum Specialty Doctor in Adult Psychiatry

Job summary

The postholder will be an ABSDAS (Aneurin Bevan Specialist Drug and Alcohol Service) Specialty Doctor covering the catchment area of North Gwent services based in Maindiff Court Hospital, Abergavenny. The area will cover Blaenau Gwent, Monmouthshire and Torfaen.

They will work alongside the existing Consultant Psychiatrist for ABSDAS and together will provide medical input to the community Drug and Alcohol services across North Gwent.

They will positively respond to requests from Team Members who need advice in the day-to-day management of adult patents in any setting within the borough and contribute to the development of adult mental health services.

Main duties of the job

This is a 6-session serving adults residing in the borough of North Gwent (Blaenau Gwent, Monmouthshire and Torfaen). The post holder will be based in the picturesque setting of Maindiff Court Hospital, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire.

Integral responsibilities of the post will include the provision of a high-quality service and to provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty. To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate. To undertake all work in accordance with the Health Boards procedures and operating policies. To conduct clinical practice in accordance with the contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Divisions and Health Boards service plans.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.