25/06/ All references should be directed through the Employers HR Department wherever possible to comply with NHS Check Standards. Please ensure that a HR address/email is provided for each referee named. Job overview Do you value compassionate care? Do you have an interest in supporting service users with gender incongruence? If so we’d love to hear from you!What is Gender Identity Services? What do we do?We provide a supportive environment, bringing together a wide range of experience into a highly specialised MDT which aims to address the needs of patients presenting with difficulties arising from gender dysphoria/incongruence. The team includes consultant clinical psychologists, mental health, learning disability and physical health nurses, speech and language therapists, a consultant psychiatrist, senior psychiatrists, consultant endocrinologists, GPs, gender outreach workers, doctoral level trainee clinical/counselling psychologists and a prescribing pharmacist.The role will be fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist. We’re looking for passionate people who have an interest in Gender Identity Services. Experience of working with a gender diverse population would be advantageous, in particular those candidates with prior experience of working in a gender identity service or those who have completed specific training in gender identity practice e.g. PGCert or PGDip in Gender Identity Healthcare Practice. The successful applicant will be competent in assessing gender dysphoria, psychiatric co-morbidity, readiness for hormonal treatments and surgical intervention. Main duties of the job To work with fellow medics, clinical colleagues and service managers to provide medical expertise. This will include providing an assessment, diagnosis, opinions for suitability for surgery and a prescribing service for Gender Identity service users.To work alongside clinical leadership, and operational manager frameworks and to engage in clinical governance processes.To make decisions, within the multidisciplinary assessment approach. Working for our organisation We are a high quality, high performing NHS foundation trust. We are the main provider of specialist mental health and learning disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York as well as some highly specialised services across the country.We employ around 3, staff and every year we have contact with over 25, service users. Our vision is to provide outstanding mental health and learning disability services as an employer of choice. Our ambition is to support our service users and carers, our staff and the communities we serve to live healthy and fulfilling lives. We need people like 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. We perform well against local and national targets and in our most recent CQC inspection, 85% of our services were rated good or outstanding.As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Liaison with other professionals as requiredAs a senior medical professional on the team, excellent communication skills employedAccurate and timely (same day) documentation of patient reviews.Application of the MCA and MHA when necessaryUse of knowledge of safeguarding in clinical decision makingProvision of supervision to MDT and supervision of junior medical staff on the team, requiring easy accessibility during working hoursAttend supervision monthly with ConsultantTo work jointly with colleagues from other disciplines and all relevant agencies to provide a comprehensive approach to patient care and treatment. LYPFT supports New Ways of Working in Mental Health and the appointee will have a remit to contribute to multidisciplinary working in this context.To participate in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit and risk management to continuously improve the quality of care provided for Gender Identity service users. To participate in continuing professional developmentTo comply with all Trust policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters.To participate in and complete all activities required to achieve revalidation and recertification according to GMC and Royal College requirements. Person specification Qualifications and registration Essential criteria MBBS or or Equivalent medical qualificationFully licenced with the GMC Training Essential criteria Knowledge of gender servicesEvidence of relevant CPD Experience Essential criteria Good written communication