Rotherham Care Group SAS Doctor, Acute Directorate


Company:	Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£63,696 - £102,689 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sheffield, S26 4TH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Sept 2026
Closing date:	7 Oct 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust.

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:

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://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/

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

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 Monday 21 Sep 2026

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