Specialist Grade Doctor in Psychiatry | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Specialist Grade Doctor in Adult Psychiatry to join our mental health services in Rotherham. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior clinician to provide high-quality assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults with complex mental health needs, working as a key member of a supportive team. The provision in Rotherham offers a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach.

Psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, peer support colleagues and partner agencies work together to provide holistic care that considers mental health, physical health, social circumstances and recovery goals. The interface with primary care also supports early identification and onward referral, ensuring that people are guided towards the most appropriate pathway as their needs change.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to contribute to service development, quality improvement, recovery-focused practice and closer working across community and acute pathways. The breadth of local provision, combined with a clear commitment to compassionate, person-centred care, supports both high-quality patient outcomes and meaningful professional development.

Information Event

To find out more about this exiting opportunity we are holding a recruitment information session on Wednesday 5th August on MS Teams. Please contact Laura Charlesworth l.charlesworth@nhs.netto book a place and receive further information.

· The post holder will provide senior medical input, support evidence-based practice and work closely with patients, carers and partner agencies. You will help shape responsive, person-centred services and contribute to teaching, supervision, audit and service development.

Applicants should be fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise and have substantial experience in psychiatry, including the requirements for the Specialist Grade. Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status would be welcomed. Excellent communication, clinical leadership and multidisciplinary working skills are essential.

In return, we offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful difference to adults experiencing mental health difficulties. If you share our commitment to safe, compassionate and recovery-focused care, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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

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 You

Tube 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

· 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

This advert closes on Sunday 16 Aug 2026