Job summary

Required to work at any location at any time throughout the duration of their contract within the RDaSH footprint or set out under terms of their contract. Travel outside the RDaSH footprint may also be required. The base for this role at the time of advertising will be Kimberworth Place, Rotherham.

The post will be working in both generic CAMHS and ADHD.

Most of the clinical work will take place at the central clinical base. However, the post holder will be required to undertake assessments elsewhere, for example, Paediatric Wards, A &E, schools, GP surgeries, occasional home visits. Expectation is that 60% or more of work time is spent onsite.

The postholder will cross cover for non-Consultant doctors for annual leave etc.

The postholder will also contribute to writing repeat prescriptions and checking blood results.

There is a dedicated ADHD Team, led by an ADHD Specialist Prescribing Nurse. You may spend some time each week supporting the ADHD post diagnostic nursing team in prescribing and monitoring ADHD medication.

The postholder will attend one of the weekly Clinical MDTs, chaired by the Consultant Psychiatrists.

Main duties of the job

o The post holder will be expected to provide appropriate care to patients within the Rotherham area mainly through working closely with the multidisciplinary team through the assessment and treatment of appropriate patients.

o Provide consultation on individual cases where psychiatric opinion is needed to members of the Rotherham multidisciplinary CAMHS team.

o Attend a weekly CAMHS MDT Clinical Meeting, in which the above patients are discussed.

o Attend multiagency meetings and Team around the Child etc as required.

o Provide medical support to the Nurse-led ADHD team. This will include prescribing and monitoring ADHD medication, alongside the ADHD nurses.

o Patient contact will take place mainly in outpatient clinics but may also occur in other community settings including A&E or paediatric wards at Rotherham hospital. Appointments may also occur remotely via MS Teams or sometimes by telephone.

o Provide on-going monitoring and pharmacological treatments in ADHD, depression, OCD, etc.

o All practice will be supervised by a senior doctor or a specialist prescriber.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience £40,190 to £76,582 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-RCMS-06-A2

Job locations

Kimberworth Place

Kimberworth Road

Rotherham

S61 1HE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
• Full registration with the GMC

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in Psychiatry

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years of postgraduate experience
• Evidence of achievement of core competencies in psychiatry including: Ability to complete comprehensive assessments and form appropriate treatment plans including mental and physical health issues. o Demonstrate the ability to concisely, accurately and contemporaneously record appropriate aspects of the clinical assessment and management plan o Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with colleagues, including team working. o Maintaining good medical practice

Desirable

• Experience of multi-cultural society

Knowledge

Essential

• Mental health legislation, outcome measurements, experience of pharmacological treatments in severe mental illness, risk assessment and management, understand and knowledge of the role of voluntary organisations

Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively with fellow professionals and patients to work within a multidisciplinary clinical team. Motivational skills, leadership skills and flexibility.
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; o have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Reading 7, and Writing 7 (7.5 from 18.06.14) If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence.
• Committed to multidisciplinary and multiagency working, with the ability to function autonomously as well as part of the team. Clinical Leadership, Assessing, formulating and prioritising patients' needs. Ability to work honestly and fairly with colleagues, particularly with regard to crosscover.
• Good standard of note and record keeping.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS, MBChB or equivalent Full registration with the GMC Desirable Postgraduate qualification in Psychiatry Experience Essential At least 2 years of postgraduate experience Evidence of achievement of core competencies in psychiatry including: Ability to complete comprehensive assessments and form appropriate treatment plans including mental and physical health issues. o Demonstrate the ability to concisely, accurately and contemporaneously record appropriate aspects of the clinical assessment and management plan o Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with colleagues, including team working. o Maintaining good medical practice Desirable Experience of multi-cultural society Knowledge Essential Mental health legislation, outcome measurements, experience of pharmacological treatments in severe mental illness, risk assessment and management, understand and knowledge of the role of voluntary organisations Skills Essential Able to communicate effectively with fellow professionals and patients to work within a multidisciplinary clinical team. Motivational skills, leadership skills and flexibility. All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; o have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Reading 7, and Writing 7 (7.5 from 18.06.14) If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence. Committed to multidisciplinary and multiagency working, with the ability to function autonomously as well as part of the team. Clinical Leadership, Assessing, formulating and prioritising patients' needs. Ability to work honestly and fairly with colleagues, particularly with regard to crosscover. Good standard of note and record keeping.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 (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 Check 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (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).

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Kimberworth Place

Kimberworth Road

Rotherham

S61 1HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Kimberworth Place

Kimberworth Road

Rotherham

S61 1HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)