At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to provide essential care in adult psychiatry and lead a dedicated multi-professional team.
- Company: South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust, committed to high-quality mental health services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with a strong commitment to community and staff wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must be GMC registered with experience in general adult psychiatry.
The predicted salary is between 123672 - 150569 £ per year.
Consultant in General Adult (In-patient) Psychiatry at Priestley Unit, Dewsbury and District Hospital, Dewsbury. This role plays a vital part in ensuring our patients receive the care that they need and will be an integral role within the Calderdale and Kirklees acute pathway. Ward 18 is a well-established 24 bedded mixed gender general adult inpatient unit that is well supported by a specialty doctor and 3 resident doctors.
This vacancy is due to the current postholder moving to another post within the Trust. The post is open to all eligible candidates as per the job description. This is a full-time post with 10 PAs and attracts 2 additional PAs that is reviewed every year at Job Planning. There is also on call supplement available.
The starting salary for this post is aligned with point 04 of the consultant pay scale (£123,672 -£150,569), in line with Trust policy for newly appointed consultants. Placement on the scale will be reviewed where applicable NHS consultant experience can be evidenced.
Main duties of the job include:
- Providing clinical leadership to a multiprofessional team.
- Managing clinical complexity and uncertainty.
- Delivering undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
- Participating in continuous professional development.
- Engaging in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes.
We encourage diversity and understand that everyone's circumstances are unique. We 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.
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. Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
Details:
- Date posted: 03 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Grade: Consultant
- Salary: £123,672 to £150,569 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9378-CK2529
- Job locations: Ward 18, Priestley Unit, Dewsbury and District Hospital, Dewsbury, WF13 4HS, United Kingdom
Person Specification:
- 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.
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence (desirable).
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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.
Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry (In-Patient) Ward 18 in Dewsbury employer: Cheswold Park Hospital
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and community engagement. As a Community Quit Coach, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in Barnsley while benefiting from comprehensive training and a collaborative environment that fosters personal and professional growth.
