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Consultant Psychiatrist

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Newport, NP20 4EFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£114,099 to £166,585

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

15 November 2026

26 days left

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Newport West Adult Mental Health Community Mental Health Team, ...

The post holder will be a senior member of the Newport Mental Health Service. They will work alongside existing Consultants in the Newport Borough and together will provide senior medical input to the community mental health team.

Ensuring the provision of a high quality and safe clinical service
Provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
Sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
Undertake all work in accordance with the Health Board's procedures and operating policies
Conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Division's and Health Board's service plans
Maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Medical Division or the Health Board

For full list of job description, role and requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification attached which has full details.

This position involves Regulated Activity with children and adults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer:

Enhanced check with barred list information, includingan adults and childrens barred list check

Applicants must hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC

Candidates for Consultantposts must also be on the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP)date within 6 months of interview.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is amulti award-winningNHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 15,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values ofKindness, Integrity, and Respectshape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.