Specialty Doctor

Cheswold Park Hospital; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a compassionate Specialty Doctor to join their Barnsley Learning Disabilities Service. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality care while working alongside a supportive and experienced team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in psychiatry and a commitment to patient-centered care. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a community-focused organization that values diversity and encourages professional development. If you are looking to make a real difference in people's lives, this position offers a fulfilling and dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with GMC with a license to practice.
• Minimum four years postgraduate medical experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality care for patients in the Barnsley Learning Disabilities Service.
• Work collaboratively with a team of professionals.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Psychiatry Experience

Emotional Intelligence

Leadership Skills

Education

MB BS or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification in Psychiatry

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Job Summary

Barnsley LD Community Team)

(Mapplewell Health Centre, 267 Darton Lane, Mapplewell, Barnsley, S75 6AJ)

Fixed Term, full time, 10 Programmed Activities per week plus on-call

(part time may be considered)

South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust are recruiting for a

Job Summary

Specialty Doctor in Barnsley Learning Disabilities Service (Barnsley LD Community Team)

(Mapplewell Health Centre, 267 Darton Lane, Mapplewell, Barnsley, S75 6AJ)

Fixed Term, full time, 10 Programmed Activities per week plus on-call

(part time may be considered)

South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust are recruiting for a Specialty Doctor to join the Barnsley Learning Disabilities Service based at Mapplewell Health Centre ,Barnsley. This role plays a vital part in ensuring our patients receive the care that they need and will be an integral role within the Barnsley Learning Disabilities Service.

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.

For the full advert please see the supporting documents attached.

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 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 Sarah Talari Or Prof. Thiyagesh For a Further Discussion:

Dr Sarah Talari, Medical Clinical Lead- Tel: [phone] / [e-mail]

Prof. S Thiyagesh, Chief Medical Officer Tel: [phone] / [e-mail]

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.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

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.

Details

Date posted

06 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£68,174 to £95,400 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

23 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9378-B2101A

Job locations

Mapplewell Health Centre

267 Darton Lane

Mapplewell

Barnsley

S75 6AJ

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.
• 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.
• Has engaged in clinical practice for at least 3 out of the last 5 years including all of the last 12 months.
  
  

Desirable

• LD, ADHD, ASD, CAMHS, OPS, Liaison, in-patient and community experience.
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Good clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.
  
  

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience, including learning disability.
• Peer reviewed publications/participation in research.
  
  

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrate emotional intelligence, leadership and team working skills.
• Able to work efficiently in a respectful and polite manner with patients/staff/carers and families.
• Adhere to the principles and spirit of Equality Act 2010**
  
  

Special Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate teaching and training.
• Participate in Continuous Professional Development.
• Participate in the Mandatory Training requirements of the Trust.
• Commitment to annual Appraisal and Revalidation.
  
  

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Smart professional appearance.
  
  

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification form an institution listed in World Directory of Medical Schools*.
• Post graduate qualification in Psychiatry (eg. Diploma/Masters degree or higher).
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working other medical specialties for eg: general medicine, geriatric medicine, Accident and Emergency/Casualty.
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
  
  

Person Specification

ELIGIBILITY

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.
• Has engaged in clinical practice for at least 3 out of the last 5 years including all of the last 12 months.
  
  

Desirable

• LD, ADHD, ASD, CAMHS, OPS, Liaison, in-patient and community experience.
  
  

Essential

• Good clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.
  
  

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience, including learning disability.
• Peer reviewed publications/participation in research.
  
  

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrate emotional intelligence, leadership and team working skills.
• Able to work efficiently in a respectful and polite manner with patients/staff/carers and families.
• Adhere to the principles and spirit of Equality Act 2010**
  
  

Special Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate teaching and training.
• Participate in Continuous Professional Development.
• Participate in the Mandatory Training requirements of the Trust.
• Commitment to annual Appraisal and Revalidation.
  
  

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Smart professional appearance.
  
  

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification form an institution listed in World Directory of Medical Schools*.
• Post graduate qualification in Psychiatry (eg. Diploma/Masters degree or higher).
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working other medical specialties for eg: general medicine, geriatric medicine, Accident and Emergency/Casualty.
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
  
  

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Mapplewell Health Centre

267 Darton Lane

Mapplewell

Barnsley

S75 6AJ

Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Mapplewell Health Centre

267 Darton Lane

Mapplewell

Barnsley

S75 6AJ

Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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