Job summary
Specialty
Doctor in Wakefield Learning Disabilities
Service
(Block 9, Fieldhead Hospital, WF1 3SP)
Permanent, full time, 10 Programmed Activities per
week plus on-call
(part time may be considered)
South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust are
recruiting for a Specialty Doctor to
join the Wakefield Learning Disabilities Service based at Fieldhead
Hospital, Wakefield. This role
plays a vital part in ensuring our patients receive the care that they need and
will be an integral role within the Wakefield Learning
Disabilities Service.
As a
Trust were 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.
This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to
join a friendly, supportive and experienced team. The postholder will
work 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.
Main duties of the job
We encourage
diversity and understand that everyones circumstances are unique, we therefore
actively encourage any prospective candidates to get in touch, if you have any
questions or would like to discuss any aspect of this exciting post, please do
not hesitate to contact Dr Sarah Talari or Prof. Thiyagesh for a further
discussion:
Dr Sarah Talari, Medical Clinical Lead- Tel:
01924 316714 / sarah.talari@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 form an institution listed in World Directory of Medical Schools.
Desirable
- Experience of working other medical specialties for eg: general medicine, geriatric medicine, Accident and Emergency/Casualty.
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
-
- Post graduate qualification in Psychiatry (eg. Diploma/Masters degree or higher).
Professional and personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate emotional intelligence, leadership and team working skills.
- Able to work efficiently in a respectful and polite manner with patients/staff/carers and families.
- Adhere to the principles and spirit of Equality Act 2010.
Academic skills and lifelong learning
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate teaching and training.
- Participate in Continuous Professional Development.
- Participate in the Mandatory Training requirements of the Trust.
- Commitment to annual Appraisal and Revalidation.
Physical attributes
Essential
- Smart professional appearance.
Experience
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- A minimum of 4 years full time or equivalent in postgraduate training in the UK, or equivalent EEA training. At least 2 years training in Clinical Psychiatry or demonstrable achievement of the necessary equivalent experience and competencies.
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 6 months of appointment.
Desirable
- LD, ADHD, ASD, CAMHS, OPS, Liaison, in-patient and community experience.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
- Excellent knowledge in specialty.
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience, including learning disability.
- Peer reviewed publications/participation in research.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification form an institution listed in World Directory of Medical Schools.
Desirable
- Experience of working other medical specialties for eg: general medicine, geriatric medicine, Accident and Emergency/Casualty.
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
-
- Post graduate qualification in Psychiatry (eg. Diploma/Masters degree or higher).
Professional and personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate emotional intelligence, leadership and team working skills.
- Able to work efficiently in a respectful and polite manner with patients/staff/carers and families.
- Adhere to the principles and spirit of Equality Act 2010.
Academic skills and lifelong learning
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate teaching and training.
- Participate in Continuous Professional Development.
- Participate in the Mandatory Training requirements of the Trust.
- Commitment to annual Appraisal and Revalidation.
Physical attributes
Essential
- Smart professional appearance.
Experience
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- A minimum of 4 years full time or equivalent in postgraduate training in the UK, or equivalent EEA training. At least 2 years training in Clinical Psychiatry or demonstrable achievement of the necessary equivalent experience and competencies.
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 6 months of appointment.
Desirable
- LD, ADHD, ASD, CAMHS, OPS, Liaison, in-patient and community experience.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
- Excellent knowledge in specialty.
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience, including learning disability.
- Peer reviewed publications/participation in research.
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).
