Cheswold Park Hospital
Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry (In-Patient) Ward 18
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Job Summary
Consultant in General Adult (In-patient) Psychiatry
Priestley Unit, Dewsbury and District Hospital, Dewsbury
Substantive, full time, 10 Programmed Activities per week plus on-call
(part time may be considered)
South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching Foundation Trust are recruiting for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Ward 18 team based at Priestley Unit, Dewsbury and District Hospital, Dewsbury. This role plays a vital part in ensuring our patients receive the care that they need and will be an integral role within the Calderdale and Kirklees acute pathway. Ward 18 is a well-established 24 bedded mixed gender general adult inpatient unit that is well supported by a specialty doctor and 3 resident doctors.
This vacancy is due to the current postholder moving to another post within the Trust. The post is open to all eligible candidates as per the job description. This is a full-time post with 10 PAs and attracts 2 additional PAs that is reviewed every year at Job Planning. There is also on call supplement available.
The starting salary for this post is aligned with point 04 of the consultant pay scale (£123,672 -£150,569), in line with Trust policy for newly appointed consultants. Placement on the scale will be reviewed where applicable NHS consultant experience can be evidenced.
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 For a Further Discussion:
Dr C Bachu Medical Clinical Lead 01422222908 / chandrashekar.bachu@swyt.nhs.uk
Prof. S Thiyagesh, Chief Medical Officer Tel: 07827 288236 (PA) / subha.thiyagesh@swyt.nhs.uk
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.
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 have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and 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.
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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
03 August 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£123,672 to £150,569 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9378-CK2529
Job locations
Ward 18, Priestley Unit
Dewsbury and District Hospital
Dewsbury
WF13 4HS
United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For full advert, job description and person specification, please see attached supporting documents.
Person Specification
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych.
- Additional clinical qualifications.
Transport
Desirable
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence.
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC and have a licence to practise at the time of appointment or MUST have check GMC eligibility and commenced the application process at the time of NHS Jobs application.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register for general adult psychiatry OR within six months of gaining CCT.
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointment.
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within three months of appointment.
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Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
- Ability to work in and lead team.
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement.
- Participated in continuous professional development.
- Participated in research or service evaluation.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes.
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 or improved outcomes to patients.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Smart professional appearance.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- 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 solving skills.
- Has cared for close family / friend with mental health needs.
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
Ward 18, Priestley Unit
Dewsbury and District Hospital
Dewsbury
WF13 4HS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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