Job summary
SPECIALTY DOCTOR IN CHILD & ADOLESCENT
PSYCHIATRY, WAKEFIELD
Wakefield CAMHS ReACH team, Unit 2, Flemming Court,
Castleford, WF10 5HW
Fixed term 2 years, full time, 10 Programmed
Activities per week (no on-call)
(part time may be considered)
South West Yorkshire Partnership
Foundation Trust are recruiting for an experienced Specialty Doctor to
join the Wakefield CAMHS ReACH team based
at Unit 2, Flemming Court, Castleford, WF10 5HW. This fixed term post for 2
years (potential to extend) will have a vital role in ensuring our patients receive
the care that they need and will work within the Psychiatry pathway. The
successful applicant will receive close supervision from sector consultant
psychiatrists and allocated clinical supervisor. We are keen to support
eligible section 12 approved doctors to pursue CESR or Approved Clinician
status if interested.
As a Trust we are passionate about
helping people reach their potential and live well in their communities by
providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. If youre
kind, caring and compassionate; you put the person first and in the centre; you
know that families and carers matter; you are respectful, honest, open, and
transparent; you seek to improve and aim to be outstanding; and youre relevant
today and ready for tomorrow, we want you. How we work is as important to us as
what we do. Our values and how we behave really matter to us.
Main duties of the job
This is a great opportunity
for anyone looking to join a friendly, supportive and experienced team.
The postholder will work in an experienced team of professionals, to ensure
that all patients receive high quality care.
The team comprises of multitude of experienced professionals, who are
looking forward to welcoming a new Psychiatrist.
The Trust is on a journey to
become rated Outstanding by the CQC and also to ensure its a great
place to work, therefore there has never been a better to time to join, as
evidenced by the 27 new doctors that have chosen our Trust in 2023.
Please do not hesitate to contact Dr Nisha Alex or Prof. Thiyagesh for
a further discussion:
Dr Nisha Alex, Medical Clinical
Lead, Wakefield CAMHS, Tel: 01924 316950 or 07818 012164 (secretary) / Nisha.Alex@swyt.nhs.uk
Dr V Mugali, SAS Tutor and Specialty Doctor Tel: 01226 644190 / vijay.mugali@swyt.nhs.uk
Prof. S Thiyagesh, Chief Medical
Officer - Tel: 01924 316305 / subha.thiyagesh@swyt.nhs.uk
For the full advert please see the supporting documents attached.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The advert, job
description and person specification for this post can be found under the
supporting documents section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The advert, job
description and person specification for this post can be found under the
supporting documents section.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Smart professional appearance.
Transport
Desirable
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
Experience
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC and have a licence to practise or be in a position to have a licence to practice on commencement in the post.
- Spent a minimum of four years (full time or equivalent) in postgraduate training in the UK or equivalent medical experience, of which at least 2 years in psychiatry.
- AT least 6 month experience in CAMHS psychiatry.
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 6 months of appointment.
- Experience of working in NHS and CAMHS.
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
- Participate in continuous professional development.
- Participate in research or service evaluation.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit.
Desirable
- Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post.
- Reflect on purpose of CPD undertaken.
- Experience in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change.
Professional & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate emotional intelligence and leadership skills.
- Able to work flexibly and efficiently prioritise conflicting demands.
- Able to effectively manage time and resources within a team.
- Able to use electronic records.
- Commitment to annual appraisal and revalidation.
Desirable
- Demonstrate proactive leadership.
- Demonstrate problem solving skills.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty.
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
- Able to provide clinical leadership to a multi-professional team and liaise with a wide variety of agencies.
Desirable
- Wide range of CAMHS specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Smart professional appearance.
Transport
Desirable
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
Experience
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC and have a licence to practise or be in a position to have a licence to practice on commencement in the post.
- Spent a minimum of four years (full time or equivalent) in postgraduate training in the UK or equivalent medical experience, of which at least 2 years in psychiatry.
- AT least 6 month experience in CAMHS psychiatry.
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 6 months of appointment.
- Experience of working in NHS and CAMHS.
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
- Participate in continuous professional development.
- Participate in research or service evaluation.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit.
Desirable
- Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post.
- Reflect on purpose of CPD undertaken.
- Experience in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change.
Professional & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate emotional intelligence and leadership skills.
- Able to work flexibly and efficiently prioritise conflicting demands.
- Able to effectively manage time and resources within a team.
- Able to use electronic records.
- Commitment to annual appraisal and revalidation.
Desirable
- Demonstrate proactive leadership.
- Demonstrate problem solving skills.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty.
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
- Able to provide clinical leadership to a multi-professional team and liaise with a wide variety of agencies.
Desirable
- Wide range of CAMHS specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
