Appointment; CT-3 Level in Psychiatry

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on option 3 OR EMAIL abb.

If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.

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. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full Time Fixed Term Appointment (CT1-3 Level) in Psychiatry
. The post is for a fixed term period of 6 months to 4th August 2026
.

These fixed term posts provide an excellent developmental opportunity for doctors who have passed their FY2 (or equivalent) competencies to gain experience of working in psychiatry and mental health prior to committing to a specialty core training programme. These posts within the Mental Health & Learning Disabilities (MHLD) Division will allow doctors to gain experience in the psychiatric subspecialties of general adult, old age or learning disabilities with the additional opportunity to experience forensic, child and adolescent, old age liaison and addictions on a ‘taster’ or special interest basis.

The area of Gwent (ABUHB) is geographically dispersed and travelling is a pre-requisite of this post. Post holders are expected to hold a full UK driving licence (or equivalent) and have access to their own transport. All ABUHB hospitals are within reasonable commuting distance of Cardiff.

The main duties will usually involve a mix of inpatient, outpatient and community work. Post holders will have access to regular clinical supervision from their consultant supervisors. Post holders will assume the responsibilities normally associated with CT1-3 level appointments in Psychiatry.

Although these FTA posts are not formally approved for training, doctors will be afforded the same in-house training opportunities as our trainees with access to a weekly postgraduate psychiatric education programme supported by junior and senior staff, comprising of MRCPsych teaching, case & journal club presentations and introductory psychotherapy training. Many of our previous fixed term appointees have applied for and successfully achieved training places with the Wales Deanery whilst working within our health board.

Doctors will be encouraged to take part in audit and will also be given access to funded external study leave. In addition, to support education, there are excellent library facilities on the St Cadocs and Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr sites.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

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