About this role
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.
We are seeking a committed Specialty Doctor to join our multi-disciplinary team atTaith Newydd, Low Secure Unit, Glanrhyd Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality psychiatric care for adults with complex mental health needs, often detained under the Mental Health Act.
Working under the supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will contribute to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness, and develop Care and Treatment Plans in line with the Mental Health (Wales) Measure. You will participate in ward rounds, risk assessments, and clinical governance activities, ensuring patient safety and recovery-focused care.
The post offers opportunities for involvement in teaching, audit, and service development within a supportive University Health Board environment. We value innovation, teamwork, and continuous professional development, and encourage participation in our academic programme.
Post is to commence after 17th June 2026 on a permanent basis. This is a basic 10 session contract - Normal working days only - no on call commitment.
Main duties of the job
Join a dynamic multi-disciplinary team in a secure, closed environment caring for adults with complex mental health needs, often detained under the Mental Health Act. You'll assess, diagnose, and treat inpatients, contributing to individualised recovery pathways aimed at community reintegration.
Main Responsibilities:
Provide high-quality psychiatric care through assessments, medication management, MDT ward rounds, and risk formulation.
Develop and implement tailored care and discharge plans.
Collaborate with OT, nursing, psychology, social work, and external agencies.
Contribute to clinical governance, audits, teaching, and service improvement initiatives.
Person Specification - Essential:
Fully registered with GMC, with substantial psychiatric experience.
MRCPsych or equivalent OR SAS qualification.
Experience in mental health rehabilitation and risk management.
Confidence working in a locked rehab setting.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Specialty Doctor will provide high-quality psychiatric care for adults with severe and enduring mental illness within Taith Newydd. Working under Consultant supervision, you will undertake assessments, diagnosis, and treatment, develop Care and Treatment Plans under the Mental Health (Wales) Measure, and participate in MDT ward rounds, risk assessments, and discharge planning. Responsibilities include physical health monitoring, medication management, clinical governance, audit, and teaching. You will adhere to GMC Good Medical Practice, Caldicott principles, and legal frameworks including the Mental Health Act. Opportunities for CPD, research, and service development are available.
Essential:
Full GMC registration and license to practise
24 years post-registration psychiatric experience
Knowledge of Mental Health Act and Wales Measure
Strong communication and MDT skills
Desirable:
MRCPsych or equivalent
Section 12(2) approval or eligibility
Experience with restricted patients, teaching, audit, and research
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
Full GMC Registration Primary MBBS or equivalent Certification or instructor status in ATLS shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
Desirable
Further relevant degree/diploma or teaching qualification
Skills & Abilities Essential
Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
Experience Essential
Basic Training in R&R MH Services Basic training in ICM Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team Teaching and training of post/undergraduate medical staff Evidence of participation in, progressing and completing audit
Desirable
Experience of Research Previous experience of working in NHS
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.
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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 Taith Newydd, Glanrhyd Hospital
Tondu Road
Bridgend
CF31 4LN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)