About this role
Job summary
Locum Appointment for Service
Fixed Term Contract Ending 3rd February 2027
Trust Wide
4 x posts available
- Intensive Home-Based Treatment Team, Barnsley
- Wakefield CAMHS
- Acute Psychiatry In-patient wards, The Dales
South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust are recruiting for 4 Locum Appointment for Service. These posts attract 10 PA each and are a fixed term contract ending 3rd February 2027. These posts are intended to provide clinical cover for gaps within the resident rotational training scheme. There may be an opportunity to be part of the on-call rota with on call supplement associated with it.
This post is a short, fixed term post and therefore, unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor anyone on a skilled worker visa for this role. We are, of course, happy to accept applications from candidates who are able to prove their right to work in the UK in this role via alternative visas or routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.
For full advert, job description and person specification for each locaiton, please see attached supporting documents.
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 they have any questions or would like to discuss any aspect of this exciting post, please do not hesitate to contact the name Clinical Lead on the Job Description that you are interested in.
Candidates wishing to find out more about post are invited to speak to the relevant clinical lead per location:
Intensive Home-Based Treatment TeamDr P Prashar, Clinical Lead / Consultant Psychiatrist - Tel: 01226 644159 / [email protected]
Wakefield CAMHSDr Nisha Alex, Clinical Lead & Consultant Psychiatrist - Tel: 01924 316950 / 07818 012164 (secretary), [email protected]
Acute Psychiatry In-patient wardsDr C Bachu, Clinical Lead / Consultant Psychiatrist - Tel: 01422 222908 [email protected]
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
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
For full advert, job description and person specification per specific location please see attached supporting documents.
Person Specification
Transport
Desirable
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Participate in continuous professional development.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
- Additional clinical qualifications in psychiatry / General practice and conditions on practice.
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment or must have checked GMC eligibility and commenced the application process at the time of NHS jobs application.
- A minimum of 4 months experience as a doctor working in psychiatry at Foundation Year 1 or equivalent.
Desirable
- All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients. You will be asked to confirm your vaccination status prior to being appointed to this role.
Experience
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to gain confidence of patients.
- Knowledge of current issues in psychiatry.
Desirable
- Undertaken research at undergraduate or postgraduate level .
- Previous evidence of an interest in, or a commitment to psychiatry.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to use electronic records.
- Commitment to annual appraisal and revalidation.
- Able to effectively manage time and resources.
- Able to work flexibly and efficiently prioritise conflicting demands.
- Willing to take instruction.
- Ability to relate with non-medical staff effectively.
- Interest in psychiatry and desire to explore this career option.
Desirable
- Smart professional appearance.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Intensive Home-Based Treatment Team, Oakwell Centre,
Kendray Hospital, Doncaster Road
Barnsley
S70 3RD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)