Job Description

Trust Grade Doctor
Horizon ATU, Fieldhead Hospital, WF1 3SP
Fixed term for 12-month, full time, 10 Programmed Activities per week
(part time may be considered)
South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust are recruiting for a Trust Grade Doctor to join the Horizon Assessment and Treatment Unit (ATU) based at Horizon ATU, Fieldhead Hospital, WF1 3SP. This role plays a vital part in ensuring our patients receive the care that they need and will be an integral role within the Horizon ATU.
As a Trust were passionate about helping people reach their potential and live well in their communities by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. If youre kind, caring and compassionate; you put the person first and in the centre; you know that families and carers matter; you are respectful, honest, open and transparent; you seek to improve and aim to be outstanding; and you're relevant today and ready for tomorrow, we want you. How we work is as important to us as what we do. Our values and how we behave really matter to us.
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 Dr Sarah Talari or Prof. Thiyagesh for a further discussion:
Dr Sarah Talari, Medical Clinical Lead- Tel: 01924 316714 / sarah.talari@swyt.nhs.uk
Prof. S Thiyagesh, Chief Medical Officer Tel: 01924 316305 / 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.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
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.
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.
Details
Date posted
25 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
52,656 to 65,048 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9378-W1358
Job locations
Horizon ATU
Fieldhead Hospital
Wakefield
WF1 3SP
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full advert, job description and person specification, please see attached supporting documents. Job description
Job responsibilities
For full advert, job description and person specification, please see attached supporting documents.
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.
• Courses in Psychiatry.

Eligibility
Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Clinical Training within the NHS at resident doctor level.

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC.
• Experience of Psychiatry inpatient work.

Experience
Essential

• Good clinical skills and understanding of the 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.
• Must be genuinely interested in pursuing psychiatry as a career.

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience, including learning disability.
• Peer reviewed publications/participation in research.

Transport
Essential

• Able to work across the Service bases.
• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence or ability to travel.

Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Participate in Continuous Professional Development.
• Participate in the Mandatory Training requirements of the Trust.
• Commitment to annual Appraisal and Revalidation.

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**

Physical Attributes
Essential

• Smart professional appearance.

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.
• Courses in Psychiatry.

Eligibility
Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Clinical Training within the NHS at resident doctor level.

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC.
• Experience of Psychiatry inpatient work.

Experience
Essential

• Good clinical skills and understanding of the 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.
• Must be genuinely interested in pursuing psychiatry as a career.

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience, including learning disability.
• Peer reviewed publications/participation in research.

Transport
Essential

• Able to work across the Service bases.
• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence or ability to travel.

Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Participate in Continuous Professional Development.
• Participate in the Mandatory Training requirements of the Trust.
• Commitment to annual Appraisal and Revalidation.

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**

Physical Attributes
Essential

• Smart professional appearance.

Skills Required