At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to provide compassionate care for older adults with mental health needs.
- Company: South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust, dedicated to high-quality community mental health services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, relocation package, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Flexible working options available; we value diversity and encourage all applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must be GMC registered with experience in old age psychiatry.
The predicted salary is between 123672 - 150569 £ per year.
Consultant in Memory Assessment and Support Service at Summerlane Centre, Wombwell, Barnsley. S73 8QH
Permanent, full time, 10 Programmed Activities per week plus on-call (part time may be considered). South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Teaching Trust is recruiting for Older Persons Mental Health Services.
As a Trust, we are 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 you are 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 are relevant today and ready for tomorrow, we want you.
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 multi-professional team.
- Managing clinical complexity and uncertainty.
- Delivering undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
- Participating in continuous professional development.
- Leading clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients.
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.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients. 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.
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: 11 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-B2360
- Job locations: Summerlane Centre, Summerlane Wombwell Barnsley S Yorkshire S73 8QH United Kingdom
Person Specification:
- Essential: Demonstrates emotional intelligence and leadership skills, able to work flexibly and efficiently prioritise conflicting demands, excellent knowledge in specialty, excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective.
- Desirable: Demonstrates proactive leadership, problem-solving skills, has cared for close family/friend with mental health needs.
Transport:
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence.
Qualifications:
- Essential: MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Desirable: Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
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.
For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
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