Job summary
We're looking for a full time Clinical Fellow in Psychiatry to join our team of life savers and life changers who share our values to help us provide high quality care for the patients, carers, families and communities we serve. We specialise in NHS mental health and learning disability services and we're proud to be the difference improving lives every day.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of our acute inpatient mental health teams.
We actively promote flexible working and understand how important work life balance is, especially in healthcare. Whether it's part time hours, hybrid working or flexible start and finish times, we'll explore what works for you and the role.
At Sheffield Partnership we put people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. You'll have opportunities to learn, grow and gain new experiences to support your career, with access to lifelong learning and professional development. To support this all our Consultants, receive 3 SPAs pro rate in their job plans with a generous study leave package and weekly training events to help support your career development.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties
The below is subject to requirements of the individual service(s) the successful applicant will be working within.
Attendance at ward
Medical leadership to the multidisciplinary ward team.
Medical/psychiatric assessments for care planning and risk assessment
Formulation and delivery of appropriate pharmacological and psychological interventions to aid recovery.
Completion of administrative tasks necessary for clinical responsibilities.
Writing of Mental Health Review Tribunal Reports or reports to other agencies.
Liaison with members of other teams to transfer patients into and out of inpatient service.
Attendance at ward team meetings, incl. formulation reviews, professionals' meetings, patient review MDT meetings, and pre-discharge planning meetings.
The post holder will have one hour per week personal supervision with the Consultant, additional to daily clinical supervision. The content will be decided by mutual agreement.
There is an eucational programme of weekly training events on Wednesdays am.
The post holder will be encouraged to conduct a Quality Improvement Project (QIP) or Audit.
About us
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.
What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.
It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of
Sheffield Partnership is a dedicated contributor to regional medical education acting as a lead employer for regional specialist training schemes, leading in psychiatry undergraduate medical student placements whilst delivering the Psychiatry Training course for the Yorkshire and Humber region on behalf of NHS England Yorkshire and Humber. Sheffield Partnership is dedicated to tackling differential attainment working closely to support the development of Resident Doctors, SAS Doctors and international medical graduates.
Sheffield Partnership hold University Hospital the improvements the Trust's unique and strengthened partnership with the University of Sheffield which represents a powerful stride towards advancing mental health research and transforming mental health, learning disability and autism services across Sheffield including close working ties with the University of Sheffield's School of Medicine and Population Health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Personal Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply Now to view in Trac.
This appointment is for a full time Clinical Fellow in Psychiatry on Stanage Ward. The post holder will be responsible for providing medical cover at the Michael Carlisle Centre in Sheffield.
This will be a fixed term post until 4th August 2026.
The post holder shall have completed at least 12 months full-time foundation training or equivalent experience.
The successful applicant will be based at the primary site for the ward. The post holder will have office accommodation, with IT support for e-mail, internet access and secretarial support. The post holder will be issued with all required IT equipment including a laptop and mobile phone as may be required.
About the Service
Stanage Ward is a male only acute mental health inpatient ward which has 16 beds staffed by a full multidisciplinary team. Service users on the ward will have access to a range of professionals, including Nurses, Psychiatrist, Physician Associate, Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Psychologists, Pharmacist, Support Workers and Occupational Therapists. The team share their expertise and experience to provide the very best care to our service users. The ward operates on Purposeful Inpatient Admission framework (PIPA) as led by the Consultant Psychiatrist.
Every service user admitted to the ward will have a care plan which outlines specific details of the treatment and support they will be offered. This includes a named nurse who will be allocated to each service user and works with them throughout their time on the ward. The team works closely with community mental health services and other interface agencies to ensure timely, effective and safe care for patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Personal Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply Now to view in Trac.
This appointment is for a full time Clinical Fellow in Psychiatry on Stanage Ward. The post holder will be responsible for providing medical cover at the Michael Carlisle Centre in Sheffield.
This will be a fixed term post until 4th August 2026.
The post holder shall have completed at least 12 months full-time foundation training or equivalent experience.
The successful applicant will be based at the primary site for the ward. The post holder will have office accommodation, with IT support for e-mail, internet access and secretarial support. The post holder will be issued with all required IT equipment including a laptop and mobile phone as may be required.
About the Service
Stanage Ward is a male only acute mental health inpatient ward which has 16 beds staffed by a full multidisciplinary team. Service users on the ward will have access to a range of professionals, including Nurses, Psychiatrist, Physician Associate, Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Psychologists, Pharmacist, Support Workers and Occupational Therapists. The team share their expertise and experience to provide the very best care to our service users. The ward operates on Purposeful Inpatient Admission framework (PIPA) as led by the Consultant Psychiatrist.
Every service user admitted to the ward will have a care plan which outlines specific details of the treatment and support they will be offered. This includes a named nurse who will be allocated to each service user and works with them throughout their time on the ward. The team works closely with community mental health services and other interface agencies to ensure timely, effective and safe care for patients.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice.
- Satisfactory completion of F1 or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Satisfactory completion of F1 & F2 or equivalent or completion of core training in psychiatry.
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
- 24 months of continuous service with the NHS (F1 & F2 years)
- Additional degrees e.g. MSc, PhD
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in psychiatric services or settings.
- Evidence of experience in medical audit.
- Experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
Desirable
- Experience working in a in general adult psychiatry.
- Experience working in an acute psychiatric ward.
- Teaching/presentation experience (e.g., conference presentation, EBM, research experience) to a range of audiences.
- Experience networking and building collaborative working relationships across a range of stakeholders / other clinical specialisms to improve patient care pathways and experience.
Knowledge and Sills
Essential
- Competence in basic clinical procedures
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Able to prioritise clinical need, time and workload
- Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of the acutely ill patient and play an effective part in advanced life support
- Ability to undertake a full psychiatric assessment including mental state examination
- Understands the criteria for diagnostic categories for common mental disorders
- Understanding of the basic principles of audit and clinical governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values; awareness of current issues in the NHS
- Understands the importance & impact of information systems in health care
- Ability to practice evidence-based medicine
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Contributes to teaching and learning of others
- Computer literate
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice.
- Satisfactory completion of F1 or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Satisfactory completion of F1 & F2 or equivalent or completion of core training in psychiatry.
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
- 24 months of continuous service with the NHS (F1 & F2 years)
- Additional degrees e.g. MSc, PhD
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in psychiatric services or settings.
- Evidence of experience in medical audit.
- Experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
Desirable
- Experience working in a in general adult psychiatry.
- Experience working in an acute psychiatric ward.
- Teaching/presentation experience (e.g., conference presentation, EBM, research experience) to a range of audiences.
- Experience networking and building collaborative working relationships across a range of stakeholders / other clinical specialisms to improve patient care pathways and experience.
Knowledge and Sills
Essential
- Competence in basic clinical procedures
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Able to prioritise clinical need, time and workload
- Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of the acutely ill patient and play an effective part in advanced life support
- Ability to undertake a full psychiatric assessment including mental state examination
- Understands the criteria for diagnostic categories for common mental disorders
- Understanding of the basic principles of audit and clinical governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values; awareness of current issues in the NHS
- Understands the importance & impact of information systems in health care
- Ability to practice evidence-based medicine
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Contributes to teaching and learning of others
- Computer literate
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).
