Consultant in General Adult (In-patient) Psychiatry

December 18, 2022

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Job Description

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services to the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield.  The Trust also provides some medium secure (forensic) services to the whole of Yorkshire and the Humber.

Over 1.2 million people live in Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield across urban and rural communities from a range of diverse backgrounds. We aim to match the community’s needs with locally sensitive and efficient services and we always keep the person in the centre so that our services are effective and efficient.

South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust was formed 1st April 2002 and became South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust on 1st May 2009.  This brought together Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Services within the populations of Wakefield, Kirklees and Calderdale.

CAMHS in Kirklees provides mental health services for children 0 – 18.  The catchment population includes South Kirklees (Huddersfield and neighbouring towns) and North Kirklees (Dewsbury and neighbouring towns) a total of approximately 434,321.  The child population for the catchment area for Kirklees is approximately 110,000.

We are looking to recruit a Consultant. The post holder will carry out clinics in the Kirklees area but share a base with other CAMHS consultant at Folly Hall, Huddersfield.

To be considered for this post, you will need:

  • CCT, or within 6 months of CCT
  • If qualified outside the UK, postgraduate training and qualifications in Psychiatry recognised by the GMC for entry on to the specialist register.

Further information regarding GMC registration is available as follows:

EU qualified consultants
Other international qualifications

Located in the heart of the UK, West Yorkshire is a county with plenty to offer, so you’ll be sure to find something you love. With a population of 2.4 million people, West Yorkshire is the fourth largest area in the UK and compared to other regions in the UK, West Yorkshire has one of the most reasonable costs of living, giving you a lot of value for your money.

What’s on offer

  • Competitive salary
  • 27 – 33 days annual leave
  • Flexible working on a part-time, temporary or full-time basis
  • NHS Pension Scheme
  • Coaching, training and education support
  • Salary sacrifice or lease car schemes
  • Free support available for your own health and wellbeing

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