Rotherham Care Group SAS Doctor, Acute Directorate
18 hours ago
Sheffield
Employer Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Swallownest Court Town Sheffield Salary £63,696 - £102,689 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 21/09/2026 23:59 Are you an experienced and compassionate doctor looking to further develop your career in inpatient mental health care? Rotherham Care Group is seeking a motivated SAS Doctor to join our dedicated inpatient psychiatry services, supporting high-quality, patient-centred care for adults with complex mental health needs. This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team within Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust. You will contribute to safe, effective clinical care, undertake patient reviews, support treatment planning, and work closely with consultants, nursing colleagues, allied health professionals and wider community services to promote recovery and positive outcomes. We are looking for a doctor with strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and a genuine commitment to collaborative working. In return, you will be supported by experienced clinical leaders, with opportunities for professional development, supervision, reflective practice and involvement in service improvement. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference to people using inpatient mental health services, we would be delighted to hear from you. Join Rotherham Care Group and help us deliver compassionate, safe and responsive care for our local communities. Clinical Duties: • Conduct initial psychiatric assessments, mental state examinations, and risk assessments for newly admitted patients., • Formulate treatment plans in collaboration with consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team., • Participate in board rounds, multidisciplinary meetings, and case discussions., • Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, ensuring adherence to NICE guidelines., • Manage medical emergencies and liaise with general medical teams as required. Multidisciplinary Collaboration: • Work closely with consultants, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and social workers to ensure holistic patient care., • Communicate effectively with families, carers, and external agencies involved in patient care., • Participate in discharge planning and liaise with community mental health teams to ensure continuity of care. 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 dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues. 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: To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: Please view 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 • Full registration with the GMC, • experience working since obtaining primary medical qualification and at least 6 years in Psychiatry Meets the requirements set out in the General Capabilities Framework for Specialist Grade Doctors (NHS Employers), • Approved under Section 12(2) of MHA 1983 or eligible to be approved., • ‘Approved Clinician’ as defined by the Mental Health Act, • MRC Psych Higher Specialist Training or equivalent experience MD, Management qualification, other professional qualification (e.g. CBT, PSI, CAT), • Endorsement in sub-specialty, • Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings., • Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance., • The aptitude and potential to develop a leadership role within the service with special emphasis on leading on quality and clinical standards and engaging in service improvement., • Ability to undertake training/mentoring of medical staff in junior grades and enthusiasm for education, • Prior experience working as a Senior Doctor in Psychiatry., • Evidence of development of special interest., • Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care., • Other special interest/expertise relevant to the post., • Clinical supervision experience/skills, • Qualification in Medical Education, • Knowledge of research processes., • Committed to Continuing Professional Development., • Sound knowledge of NHS management structures and systems., • 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. 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 7.5, Speaking 7.5, Reading 7.5, and Writing 7.5, • Work with a recovery-orientated approach alongside patients, carers and staff. Eligibility for sponsorship - please read before submitting your application *Before applying, you can make a self-assessment of potential eligibility for sponsorship here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Please note, there have been some changes made to Home Office guidance including changes to salary thresholds for sponsorship applications and eligibility for dependent visas from 9 April 2025 and from 22 July 2025 You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Contact is via his PA Laura Charlesworth. #J-18808-Ljbffr