Specialty Doctor

The advert, jobdescription and person specification for this post can be found under thesupporting documents section.

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych.
• Additional clinical qualifications.
Experience Essential
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Spent a minimum of four years (full time or equivalent) in postgraduate medical experience in the UK or equivalent medical experience. At least 2 years experience in psychiatry.
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 6 months of appointment.
Desirable
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
• Experience working in other medical specialties including general medicine, geriatric medicine and A&E.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & 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.
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning Essential
• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
• Participated in continuous professional development.
• Participated 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.
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken.
• Experienced 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., 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., Demonstrates 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
• Demonstrates proactive leadership.
• Demonstrates problem avoidance / solving skills.
Transport Essential
• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
  
  South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust arerecruiting two Specialty Doctors to join the SouthKirklees Enhanced Teams, 1 & 2 based at the Folly Hall Mills, Huddersfield . This roleplays a vital part in ensuring our patients receive the care that they need andwill be an integral role within the Enhanced Team .
This is a great opportunity for anyone looking tojoin a friendly, supportive and experienced team. The postholder willwork in an experienced team of professionals, to ensure that all patientsreceive high quality care. The teamcomprises of multitude of experienced professionals, who are looking forward towelcoming a new Psychiatrist. The Trust is on a journey to become rated Outstanding by the CQC and also to ensure its a great place to work, therefore there hasnever been a better to time to join, as evidenced by the 27 new doctors that have chosen our Trust in 2023., Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative. Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employstaff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers. We encourageand welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we valuediversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities. Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to ourmembers, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust. Joinus and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improvingthe mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet andhelp each year. Weare committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share thiscommitment.