Job summary
Horizon Assessment and Treatment Unit (ATU), Fieldhead Hospital, WF1 3SP
11-month Fixed Term, full time, 10 Programmed Activities per week.
South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust are recruiting for a Specialty Doctor to join the Horizon Assessment and Treatment Unit (ATU) based at Horizon ATU, Fieldhead Hospital, WF1 3SP and the Wakefield LD Community team. This role plays a vital part in ensuring our patients receive the care that they need and will be an integral role within the ATU and the community.
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 you're 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 you're 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.
For the full advert please see the supporting documents attached.
Main duties of the job
The Trust has much to offer as a place to work and Yorkshire has much to offer as a place to live, and throughout you will experience our renowned warm Yorkshire welcome and for the right person an attractive relocation package may be available.
We encourage diversity and understand that everyone's 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 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
At the time of
advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and
Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to
receiving your application..
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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
Experience
Essential
- Good clinical skills and understanding of the 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.
- Must be genuinely interested in pursuing psychiatry as a career.
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience, including learning disability.
- Peer reviewed publications/participation in research.
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**
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.
- Courses in Psychiatry.
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Experience of working in an inpatient ward for people with a Learning Disability, with or without Autism.
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC.
- Experience of Psychiatry in the community.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Smart professional appearance.
Transport
Essential
- Able to work across the Service bases.
Desirable
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Participate in Continuous Professional Development.
- Participate in the Mandatory Training requirements of the Trust.
- Commitment to annual Appraisal and Revalidation.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Good clinical skills and understanding of the 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.
- Must be genuinely interested in pursuing psychiatry as a career.
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience, including learning disability.
- Peer reviewed publications/participation in research.
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**
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.
- Courses in Psychiatry.
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Experience of working in an inpatient ward for people with a Learning Disability, with or without Autism.
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC.
- Experience of Psychiatry in the community.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Smart professional appearance.
Transport
Essential
- Able to work across the Service bases.
Desirable
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Participate in Continuous Professional Development.
- Participate in the Mandatory Training requirements of the Trust.
- Commitment to annual Appraisal and Revalidation.
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).
