The Leeds and York Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a part time Consultant Psychiatrist in Working Age Adult Psychiatry to work at the Rough Sleepers Mental Health Team based in Leeds. This is an exciting new role within a newly funded service for those rough sleeping ‘and at risk of’. The model has been co-produced with partners/practitioners across the sector working with those experiencing street homelessness. This service also aims to build on the small number of pilots to address barriers to accessing mental health services using a psychological trauma informed approach. The post holder will be joining a new multi-disciplinary team within the Working Age Adult Community Services. Main duties of the job
Are you committed to providing high quality patient care? We need you to help us achieve our goals; to live our lives free from stigma and discrimination; and to improve the lives of people with a learning disability and mental ill health. Here at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) we are an organisation committed to providing high quality care to improve health and lives which seeks to provide outstanding mental health and learning disability services as an employer of choice and while maintaining the values of simplicity, integrity and care for those in need. The Trust strategy is built upon three priorities: Delivering great care that is high quality and improves lives Providing a rewarding and supportive place to work Using resources to deliver effective and sustainable services This is a 10 PA post plus a 1% category B availability for out of hours on-call duties. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What you will get: Supportive and friendly colleagues Personalised Coaching and Mentoring Weekly academic teaching Access to NHS Leadership and Development opportunities, including opportunity to become an appraiser and educational / training development opportunities Generous study leave allowance (averaging 10 days per year and up to 30 days leave over 3 years with a budget of £1000 per annum) Person specification
Qualifications
Full Registration with the General Medical Council. To hold Approved Clinician status at the point of taking up post. Inclusion on the Specialist Register or CCT in General Adult Psychiatry (or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview) or equivalent. Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983. Experience
Prior experience working in a Community Mental Health Team. Extensive experience in Homeless Health and in depth understanding of complex trauma and multiple co-morbidities in the homeless community Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings, especially the community. Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance. Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates. Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidates best interest to apply as soon as possible.
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