Consultant Medical Psychiatry - Bank

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

The closing date is 04 November 2024

Job summary

South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust are seeking to recruit consultants to all specialities of psychiatry trust-wide to the trust medical bank. Opportunities may include 2nd on-call rota or 3rd on call rota (depending on type of specialties).

The Trust is on a journey to become rated outstanding by the CQC and to ensure its a great place to work, therefore there has never been a better to time to join, as evidenced 27 new doctors that have chosen our Trust in 2023.

We are a friendly supportive trust, and you will work with an experienced team of professionals to ensure that all patients receive high quality care. As a member of the team, youll have an excellent opportunity to help shape our services and drive change within the organisation

We offer local CPD events such as the JAPS (Joint Academic Psychiatric Seminar) a monthly meeting for trust-wide psychiatrists with a wide range of clinical topics covered. Additionally, we offer an in-house mentoring programme and leadership and management development activities. We are happy to look at supporting those with interests in research, whether new or an ongoing research project

The personal wellbeing of our staff is very important, so we put a lot of focus on making sure all our employees are in a good place, feeling positive and happy. We provide access to occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, pastoral and spiritual care, as well as creative and sporting activities for all to get involved in

Main duties of the job

Successful candidates will have full registration with the GMC, as well as having achieved the appropriate level of competencies to carry out the role you have been employed to do. Duties, dependant on the nature of the post, include

Carry out psychiatric assessments in a variety of settings working flexibly with other members of the team

Be responsible for the day to day psychiatric and medical care of patients under the care of the Consultant

To maintain adequate written documentation of all medical and psychiatric examination of the patients to maintain a professional and ethical stance towards the patients, their relatives, other team members and other agencies

Deliver evidence-based treatments

The post holder should work flexibly, be accessible and provide appropriate response to patients

Further duties are detailed in the job description

As this is bank work, it is on an as and when basis with no guaranteed hours and the local working arrangements will be dependent on the service any one shift is being worked in. You will receive an hourly rate appropriate to post / your salary scale within the NHS.

We encourage diversity and understand that everyones circumstances are unique, we therefore actively encourage any prospective candidates to get in touch, if they have any questions or would like to discuss any aspect of bank work opportunities, please do not hesitate to contact Ischelle Elliker. Email: ischelle.elliker1@swyt.nhs.uk

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Date posted

28 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£75 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

365 days

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

C9378-Bank-1024E

Job locations

Fieldhead Hospital

Ouchthorpe Lane

Wakefield

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

Carry out psychiatric assessments in a variety of settings working flexibly with other members of the team

Be responsible for the day to day psychiatric and medical care of patients under the care of the Consultant

Deliver evidence-based treatments

The post holder should work flexibly, be accessible and provide appropriate response to patients

Further duties are detailed in the job description

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

Carry out psychiatric assessments in a variety of settings working flexibly with other members of the team

Be responsible for the day to day psychiatric and medical care of patients under the care of the Consultant

Deliver evidence-based treatments

The post holder should work flexibly, be accessible and provide appropriate response to patients

Further duties are detailed in the job description

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
Included on the GMC Specialist Register for General Psychiatry or relevant specialty, or within six months of gaining CCT.
Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointment.
Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within three months of appointment.

Desirable

In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients

Qualifications

Essential

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
MRCPsych
Additional clinical qualifications

Transport

Desirable

Holds and will use valid UK driving licence

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
Included on the GMC Specialist Register for General Psychiatry or relevant specialty, or within six months of gaining CCT.
Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointment.
Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within three months of appointment.

Desirable

In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients

Qualifications

Essential

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
MRCPsych
Additional clinical qualifications

Transport

Desirable

Holds and will use valid UK driving licence

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.