Cheswold Park Hospital
Specialty Doctor in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Barnsley CAMHS
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Job Summary
SPECIALTY DOCTOR IN CAMHS
Complex Behaviour Pathway- Barnsley
Permanent, 6 Programmed Activities per week
Southwest Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust are recruiting for a Specialty Doctor to join the Complex Behaviour Pathway- Barnsley CAMHS based at New Street Health Centre in 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 CAMHS. The post holder will be involved in ADHD assessment and other co-occurring conditions such as mood disorder, attachment disorder, and will be involved in pharmacological management, and liaison with partner agencies such as education, social care, primary care, etc.
Specialty Doctor in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Barnsley CAMHS
Applications are welcomed from candidates who require skilled worker sponsorship. Salary will be offered in line with the Specialty Doctor national pay scales and will be determined based on the successful candidates relevant experience. Eligibility for sponsorship will be assessed in accordance with Home Office requirements and the salary determined for the post.
For the full advert please see the supporting documents attached.
Main duties of the job
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. Niloufar Mirhaghani, Medial Clinical Lead, or Prof. Thiyagesh For a Further Discussion:
- Dr. Niloufar Mirhaghani, Medial Clinical Lead, Tel: 01226 644829 / niloufar.mirhaghani@swyt.nhs.uk
- Prof. S Thiyagesh, Chief Medical Officer, Tel: 07827 288236 (PA) / subha.thiyagesh@swyt.nhs.uk
- Dr V Mugali, SAS Tutor and Specialty Doctor, Tel: 01226 644190 / vijay.mugali@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.
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 we're accountable to our members, who can have a say in how we're 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: Specialty Doctor
- Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9378-B2357
- Job locations: New Street Wellbeing Centre, Upper New Street, Barnsley, S Yorkshire, S70 1LP, 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 CAMHS 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.
- Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrist (MRPscyh).
- Additional clinical qualifications.
Skills and Knowledge
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 or improved outcomes to patients.
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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.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Smart professional appearance.
Transport
Desirable
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence.
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 4 years (full time or equivalent) in postgraduate training in the UK or equivalent medical experience, of which at least 3 years in psychiatry.
- At least 6-month experience in CAMHS.
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within six months of appointment.
- Approved clinician status in 12 months time.
- Extensive experience of ADHD assessment and prescribing.
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: New Street Wellbeing Centre, Upper New Street, Barnsley, S Yorkshire, S70 1LP, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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