Job summary SpecialtyDoctor in Wakefield Learning DisabilitiesService(Block 9, Fieldhead Hospital, WF1 3SP)Permanent, full time, 10 Programmed Activities perweek plus on-call (part time may be considered)South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust arerecruiting for a Specialty Doctor tojoin the Wakefield Learning Disabilities Service based at FieldheadHospital, Wakefield.
This roleplays a vital part in ensuring our patients receive the care that they need andwill be an integral role within the Wakefield LearningDisabilities Service.As aTrust were passionate about helping people reach their potential and live wellin their communities by providing high-quality care in the right place at theright time.
If youre kind, caring and compassionate; you put the person firstand in the centre; you know that families and carers matter; you arerespectful, honest, open and transparent; you seek to improve and aim to beoutstanding; and youre relevant today and ready for tomorrow, we want you.
Howwe work is as important to us as what we do.
Our values and how we behave really matter tous.
This is a great opportunity for anyone looking tojoin a friendly, supportive and experienced team.
The postholder willwork an experienced team of professionals, to ensure that all patients receivehigh quality care.
The team comprises ofmultitude of experienced professionals, who are looking forward to welcoming anew Psychiatrist.
Main duties of the job We encouragediversity and understand that everyones circumstances are unique, we thereforeactively encourage any prospective candidates to get in touch, if you have anyquestions or would like to discuss any aspect of this exciting post, please donot hesitate to contact Dr Sarah Talari or Prof. Thiyagesh for a furtherdiscussion:Dr Sarah Talari, Medical Clinical Lead- Tel:01924 316714 / Prof. S Thiyagesh, Chief Medical Officer Tel: 01924316305 / For the fulladvert please see the supporting documents attached.
About us 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.We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description Job responsibilities The advert, jobdescription and person specification for this post can be found under thesupporting documents section.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB BS or equivalent medical qualification form an institution listed in World Directory of Medical Schools.
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.
Post graduate qualification in Psychiatry (eg.
Diploma/Masters degree or higher).
Professional and 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.
Academic skills and lifelong learning 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.
Experience Essential Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
A minimum of 4 years full time or equivalent in postgraduate training in the UK, or equivalent EEA training.
At least 2 years training in Clinical Psychiatry or demonstrable achievement of the necessary equivalent experience and competencies.
Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 6 months of appointment.
Desirable LD, ADHD, ASD, CAMHS, OPS, Liaison, in-patient and community experience.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience Essential Good clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
Excellent knowledge in specialty.
Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Desirable Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience, including learning disability.
Peer reviewed publications/participation in research.