Job summary 2 x Full Time Posts available CONSULTANT IN KIRKLEES CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY Folly Hall Mills, Huddersfield, HD13LT Permanent, 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 Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Child and Adolescent Mental Health team based at Folly Hall Mills, Huddersfield, HD13LT 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 SERVICE. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Consultant Psychiatrist who is passionate about providing timely services in outpatient setting and ensuring safe and effective interventions are delivered to our vulnerable population. The CAMHS outpatient team comprises of neurodevelopmental, learning disabilities, crisis, eating disorders pathways and core CAMHS comprising of multidiscipline with good skill set. The Consultant will work with all the disciplines of the team, and with external agencies within the child's network, to provide assessments, consultation, advice and support to ensure the best possible clinical outcomes for young people presenting to our service. The post holder will be offered an additional 3PAs for recruitment, retention, and leadership. There will also be opportunities to work flexibly and virtually dependant on clinical needs. Main duties of the job 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. The team comprises of multitude of experienced professionals, who are looking forward to welcoming a new Psychiatrist. This role will be involved in shaping the future of services within the Kirklees area and the medical education team are keen to work with the appointee to become a recognised trainer. 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 you have any questions or would like to discuss any aspect of this exciting post, please do not hesitate to contact: Dr Jhansi Dussa, Medical Clinical Lead - Tel: 01422 262380 / jhansirani.dussaswyt.nhs.uk Prof. S Thiyagesh, Chief Medical Officer Tel: 01924 316305 / subha.thiyageshswyt.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. For the full advert please see the supporting documents attached. 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. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £114,894 to £139,882 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9378-CK2155 Job locations Folly Hall Mills St Thomas Road Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD1 3LT Job description Job responsibilities The advert, job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section. 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. Job description Job responsibilities The advert, job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section. 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. Person Specification ELIGIBILITY Essential Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Included on the GMC Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent 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. Desirable In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice. All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients. 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. ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING 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. Qualifications Essential MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Desirable Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. MRCPsych. Additional clinical qualifications. PROFESSIONAL & 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. TRANSPORT Essential Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. Person Specification ELIGIBILITY Essential Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Included on the GMC Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent 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. Desirable In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice. All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients. 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. ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING 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. Qualifications Essential MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Desirable Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. MRCPsych. Additional clinical qualifications. PROFESSIONAL & 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. TRANSPORT Essential Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. 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 Folly Hall Mills St Thomas Road Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD1 3LT Employer's website https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)