Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Substance Misuse

The post will be based in the community between the Two West teams. The exact breakdown of cover and location can of work can be agreed depending on the preference of the candidate and their area of residence.

The post will provide medical support to the community teams on a full-time basis working closely with the current SAS and Specialist doctors.

The post holder will be encouraged to obtain and maintain section 12(2) approval of the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007) and Approved Clinician status in Wales in order to participate in the on call rota for MHLD and to undertake assessments in the community, police custody, 136 suites.

The on call is 1 in 13.

This is a 12-month fixed-term locum post to cover a period of maternity leave.

This post will be based in the West area with clinical input into both the community teams agreed with the successful candidate.

The post involves close MDT working with no individual case load but rather providing medical input and reviews for those open to Substance Misuse services.

The post holder will be expected to work to the BCU Substance Misuse prescribing guidelines for both inpatient and community sessions.