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 at Taith 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.
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.
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.
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
2–4 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.
