Consultant Psychiatrist

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Consultant Psychiatrist

The closing date is 04 June 2025

Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry, Stanley Inpatient Psychiatry Ward

(Unity Centre, Fieldhead Hospital, Ouchthorpe Lane, Wakefield WF1 3SP)

Full time, 10 Programmed Activities per week, plus 2 additional PAs subject to annual job plan review for flexibility and acuity.

(Part-time may be considered)

The successful Consultant will be part of the out-of-hours on-call consultant rota (1 in 15 frequency) and paid a 3% on-call supplement.

South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust is recruiting a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Stanley inpatient psychiatry ward based at Fieldhead Hospital, Ouchthorpe Lane, Wakefield WF1 3SP. This role is vital in ensuring our patients receive the care they need and will be an integral part of the Wakefield Acute Care pathway. Stanley ward is a 22-bed adult male psychiatry ward at the Unity Centre, Fieldhead Hospital, Wakefield.

We are passionate about helping people reach their potential and live well in their communities by providing high-quality care at the right time and place. If you are kind, caring, compassionate, and put the person first, valuing families and carers, and committed to continuous improvement, we want you. Our values and behavior are central to our work.

Main duties of the job

We encourage diversity and understand everyone's circumstances are unique. Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Raghu Vutla or Prof. Thiyagesh for further discussion:

Dr. Raghu Vutla, Medical Clinical Lead - Tel: /

Prof. S. Thiyagesh, Chief Medical Officer - Tel: /

For the full advert, please see the supporting documents attached.

This role meets the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration for sponsorship to work in the UK. We look forward to your application.

We are aware of the use of AI technology in applications. Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged, and we will conduct thorough screening. Please disclose if you use AI to enhance your application.

All employees are encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust providing community, mental health, and learning disability services across Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees, and Wakefield. We also offer secure services and lead the West Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities through high-quality care. We employ staff in various roles committed to making a difference.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all protected characteristic groups. Our workforce reflects our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means we are accountable to our members, including around 14,300 local people and staff. Join us and be part of over 4,500 staff supporting the mental, physical, and social needs of those we serve.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if necessary. Please apply promptly.

Job responsibilities

The detailed responsibilities are included in the supporting documents section.

Person Specification Experience

• Excellent knowledge in the specialty.
• Strong clinical skills using a bio-psycho-social perspective and broad medical knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
• Decision-making based on evidence and experience, including contributions from others.
• Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
• Clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary team and liaising with various agencies.
• Relevant specialist and sub-specialist experience within the NHS or comparable service.

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

• Ability to deliver undergraduate/postgraduate teaching and training.
• Teamwork and leadership skills.
• Commitment to shared leadership and quality improvement.
• Participation in CPD, research, or service evaluation.
• Ability to appraise clinical evidence.
• Experience in clinical audit and quality improvement.
• Leadership in Case-Based Discussions.
• Experience in planning and delivering teaching and training.
• Reflective practice on CPD activities.
• Evidence of achievements in education, research, audit, and service improvement.

Transport

• Valid UK driving license.

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent.
• Higher degree in medical education, research, or management.
• Additional clinical qualifications.

Personal Attributes

• Emotional intelligence and leadership skills.
• Flexibility and prioritization skills.
• Time and resource management within a team.
• Proficiency in electronic records.
• Commitment to appraisal and revalidation.
• Proactive leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Experience caring for someone with mental health needs is desirable.
• Full GMC registration and license to practice or eligibility.
• On the GMC Specialist Register for General Psychiatry or within six months of CCT.
• Approved clinician status or ability to achieve within three months.
• Approved under S12 or ability to achieve within three months.
• Good standing with GMC regarding warnings or conditions.

Physical Attributes

• Professional appearance.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.