Job summary
Locum Appointment for Service (fixed term)
in Psychiatry
Full Time, 10 Programmed Activities per week
Fixed Term Post until 05.08.2025
Horizon ATU, Fieldhead Hospital, WF1 3SP
South West
Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust are recruiting for a Locum
Appointment for Service Acting to join the Horizon ATU Team based at
Horizon ATU. This role plays a vital
part in ensuring our patients receive the care that they need and will be an
integral role within the Horizon ATU.
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
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!
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 Dr Sarah Talari or Prof Thiyagesh for a further
discussion:
Dr Sarah Talari, Medical Clinical Lead- Tel: 01924 316714 / sarah.talari@swyt.nhs.uk
Professor S
Thiyagesh, Chief Medical Officer Tel: 01924 316305
This
post will close once sufficient applicants have applied.
This post does not attract visa sponsorship due to the duration of the post.
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
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
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.
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.
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.
- Experience of working in the NHS.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Participate in continuous professional development.
Transport
Desirable
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Smart professional appearance.
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
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.
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.
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.
- Experience of working in the NHS.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Participate in continuous professional development.
Transport
Desirable
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- 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.
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).
