Specialty Doctor
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Wakefield, WF1 3SPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 October 2026
1 day leftJob description
SPECIALTY DOCTOR IN INTENSIVE HOME-BASED TREATMENT TEAM Fieldhead Hospital, Ouchthorpe Lane, Wakefield, WF1 3SP Permanent, full time, 10 Programmed Ac...
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 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 Raghu Vutla, Medical Clinical Lead or Prof. Thiyagesh for a further discussion:
Dr Raghu Vutla, Medical Clinical Lead Tel: 01924 316012 / raghu.vutla@swyt.nhs.uk
Dr V Mugali, SAS Tutor and Specialty Doctor Tel: 01226 644190 / vijay.mugali@swyt.nhs.uk
Prof. S Thiyagesh, Chief Medical Officer - Tel: 07827 288236 (PA) / subha.thiyagesh@swyt.nhs.uk
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All employees of the Trust are strongly
encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and
patients.
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.
For full advert, job
description and person specification, please see attached supporting documents.
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.
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.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
- Participate in continuous professional development.
- Participate in research or service evaluation.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit.
Desirable
- Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post.
- Reflect on purpose of CPD undertaken.
- Experience in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit, and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations, and publications.
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change.
Qualifications
Essential: - MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable: - Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management.; - MRCPsych.; - Additional clinical qualifications.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate emotional intelligence and leadership skills.
- Able to work flexibly and efficiently prioritise conflicting demands.
- Able to effectively manage time and resources within a team.
- Able to use electronic records.
- Commitment to annual appraisal and revalidation
Desirable: - Demonstrate proactive leadership.; - Demonstrate problem solving skills.; - Has cared for close family / friend with mental health needs.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Engage in Trust Occupational Health initiatives and act in a manner to protect the Health & Safety of patients and staff. For example, having the flu jab (unless medically contraindicated).
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Smart professional appearance.
Desirable: - The Trust is a Smoke Free Trust and the post holder would be expected to lead by example as a non-smoker.
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment Must have checked GMC eligibility and commenced the application process at the time of NHS jobs application.
- Spent a minimum of four years (full time or equivalent) ) in postgraduate training in the UK or equivalent medical experience, of which at least 2 years in psychiatry.
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 6 months of appointment (as joining a middle tier on-call rota).
- At least 6 months experience in acute care pathway.
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
- Experience in forensic psychiatry is desirable. Equivalent experience is acceptable, if appropriate competencies can be demonstrated and with agreement of the medical director.
- Experience working in other medical specialties including general medicine, geriatric medicine, and A&E.
Transport
Essential: - Holds and will use valid UK driving licence.
Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty.
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
- Able to provide clinical leadership to a multi-professional team and liaise with a wide variety of agencies.
Desirable: - Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
6 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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