Medical Psychiatry Core Trainee Bank
The closing date is 23 February 2026
Job summary
At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.
We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK.
South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to recruit all grades - FY2, GPST1- 3, CT1-3, LAS and specialities of psychiatry trust-wide to the trust medical bank. Opportunities will include 1st or 2nd on-call rota, and day time shifts as well as longer term posts.
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 by 20 new doctors who joined the Trust in the past 12 months.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 Teaching 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.
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£35 an hour enhanced rate of £45 per hour for residential on-call shifts
Contract
Bank
Duration
365 days
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
C9378-Bank-0126e
Job locations
The role could be Trustwide
Main Office: Fieldhead Hospital Ouchthorpe Lane
Wakefield
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Employer details
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
The role could be Trustwide
Main Office: Fieldhead Hospital Ouchthorpe Lane
Wakefield
wf1 3sp
Employer's website
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