Swansea Bay University Health Board

Consultant Psychiatrist Perinatal Mental Health

The closing date is 06 May 2026

Job summary

Do you share our Health Board values; Caring for each other; Working together; Always improving? If so, we would love for you to come and work for Swansea Bay University HB.

The Perinatal Mental Health Service welcomes applications for the role of Consultant Psychiatrist for Uned Gobaith Mother & Baby Unit.

Uned Gobaith is a Regional 6 Bed Specialist Mother & Baby Psychiatric Inpatient Unit in South Wales.

The service welcomes a motivated and patient centred Individual to join the multi-disciplinary team. Presenting an exciting opportunity for the post holder to contribute to the ongoing development of the service & shaping Perinatal Mental Health Inpatient Care for Wales.

Main duties of the job

Provide evidence based Mental Health Assessment, diagnosis and treatment to Women/ Birthing Individuals at increased risk of, or presenting with, symptoms of mental illness during the perinatal period, including patients.

Undertake thorough assessment of risk, prepare risk formulation and management plans as part of a Multi-disciplinary Team for patients admitted to MBU.

Fulfill role of Responsible Clinician for patients admitted to the MBU.

Contribute to the safeguarding of Vulnerable groups by practicing in line with All Wales Safeguarding policy. Including the preparation of reports, attending meetings and building positive working relationships with multi-agency colleagues.

Provide professional Consultation and Education to professionals working with women / birthing individuals and their families across the perinatal mental health pathway.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Details

Date posted

15 April 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£114,099 to £166,585 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

130-MHSG10094S

Job locations

Tonna Hospital

Tonna Uchaf

Neath

SA11 3LX


Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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
  • On Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in 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
  • Licensed to practice

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")
  • Values partnership with other agencies ("Working Together")
  • Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
  • Experience of Working with Patients experiencing mental illness, and their families, during the perinatal period.

Desirable

  • Experience of research in Perinatal Mental Health or Experience of research in subject relevant to the speciality ie Women and Child Health
  • Experience of professional practice within Perinatal Mental Health Services

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • 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")
  • Excellent knowledge in Perinatal Psychiatry
  • Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
  • Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
  • Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
  • Ability to meet all duties under MHA and MCA
  • Ability to assess & manage risk underpinned by consideration of current evidence base, clicnial experience, and MDT perspectives.
  • Ability to work co-productively with Service Users (and their relatives) ie the production of care & treatment plans & the design and delivery of service improvement projects

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
  • Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
  • mpathy and sesensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals

Desirable

  • Welsh Language Skills / Ability to speak Welsh
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered with the GMC
  • On Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in 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
  • Licensed to practice

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")
  • Values partnership with other agencies ("Working Together")
  • Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
  • Experience of Working with Patients experiencing mental illness, and their families, during the perinatal period.

Desirable

  • Experience of research in Perinatal Mental Health or Experience of research in subject relevant to the speciality ie Women and Child Health
  • Experience of professional practice within Perinatal Mental Health Services

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • 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")
  • Excellent knowledge in Perinatal Psychiatry
  • Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
  • Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
  • Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
  • Ability to meet all duties under MHA and MCA
  • Ability to assess & manage risk underpinned by consideration of current evidence base, clicnial experience, and MDT perspectives.
  • Ability to work co-productively with Service Users (and their relatives) ie the production of care & treatment plans & the design and delivery of service improvement projects

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
  • Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
  • mpathy and sesensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals

Desirable

  • Welsh Language Skills / Ability to speak Welsh

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

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Tonna Hospital

Tonna Uchaf

Neath

SA11 3LX


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Tonna Hospital

Tonna Uchaf

Neath

SA11 3LX


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

Dr Allyson Witts

Allyson.Witts@wales.nhs.uk

01656753067

Details

Date posted

15 April 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£114,099 to £166,585 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

130-MHSG10094S

Job locations

Tonna Hospital

Tonna Uchaf

Neath

SA11 3LX


Supporting documents

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