Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry in Dewsbury

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OLDER PEOPLES SERVICEWard 19, Priestley Unit,
Dewsbury & District Hospital, Halifax Road, Dewsbury,
WF13 4HSPermanent, full time, 10 Programmed Activities per week plus
on-call (part time may be considered)South West Yorkshire Partnership
Foundation Trust are recruiting for aConsultant Psychiatrist
to join the Ward 19 team covering the male ward based at Priestley Unit, Dewsbury & District Hospital,
Dewsbury, WF13 4HS. This role plays a vital part in ensuring our patients receive the care that they
need and will be an integral role within the team. This role has become available due to previous
post holders leaving the Trust. This is an exciting time to be joining the service and the Trust as you
can influence the development of dementia centre of excellence on the wards
(male and female wards) along with other supportive senior leaders.

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
evidencedAt 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.**INTERVIEW DATE 3rd DECEMBER 2026**Main duties of the jobThe 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 us for a further discussion,
contact details belowDr Viji Saravanan, Medical Clinical Lead Tel: / Manoj Mathen, AMD for Workforce & Operations Tel: /
Chris Lennox, Director of Service Tel: / S Thiyagesh, Chief Medical Officer Tel: PA) / 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. If you are using AI to enhance your application,
please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

About usWe
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.

DetailsDate posted05 November 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
123,672 to 150,569 a year

ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference numberC9378-CK2574Job locationsWard 19, Priestley UnitDewsbury & District Hospital, Halifax RoadDewsburyWF13 4HSUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full advert, job
description and person specification, please see attached supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesFor full advert, job
description and person specification, please see attached supporting documents. Person Specification

Qualifications

EssentialMB BS or equivalent medical qualification. DesirableQualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management. MRCPsych. Additional clinical qualifications.

Transport

EssentialHolds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

Personal Attributes

EssentialDemonstrates 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. DesirableDemonstrates proactive leadership. Demonstrates problem avoidance /solving skills. Has cared for close family / friend with mental health needs.

Physical Attributes

EssentialSmart professional appearance. DesirableThe Trust is a Smoke Free Trust and the post holder would be expected to lead by example as a non-smoker.

Eligibility

EssentialFully registered with the GMC and have a licence to practise or Must have checked GMC eligibility and commenced the application process at the time of NHS jobs application. Included on the GMC Specialist Register for Older People / Dual training 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. DesirableIn good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.

Experience

EssentialExcellent 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. DesirableWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.

Skills and Knowledge

EssentialAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and trainingAbility 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. DesirableAble 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.
Person Specification

Qualifications

EssentialMB BS or equivalent medical qualification. DesirableQualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management. MRCPsych. Additional clinical qualifications.

Transport

EssentialHolds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

Personal Attributes

EssentialDemonstrates 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. DesirableDemonstrates proactive leadership. Demonstrates problem avoidance /solving skills. Has cared for close family / friend with mental health needs.

Physical Attributes

EssentialSmart professional appearance. DesirableThe Trust is a Smoke Free Trust and the post holder would be expected to lead by example as a non-smoker.

Eligibility

EssentialFully registered with the GMC and have a licence to practise or Must have checked GMC eligibility and commenced the application process at the time of NHS jobs application. Included on the GMC Specialist Register for Older People / Dual training 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. DesirableIn good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.

Experience

EssentialExcellent 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. DesirableWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.

Skills and Knowledge

EssentialAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and trainingAbility 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.

DesirableAble 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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. xrnqpay For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS TrustAddressWard 19, Priestley UnitDewsbury & District Hospital, Halifax RoadDewsburyWF13 4HSUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS TrustAddressWard 19, Priestley UnitDewsbury & District Hospital, Halifax RoadDewsburyWF13 4HSUnited KingdomEmployer's website