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Job Summary
Consultant Psychiatrist - Crisis Resolution Intensive Support Service (CRISS)
Location: West Crisis Resolution and Intensive Support Service, St Mary's Hospital, Armley, Leeds
Contract: Permanent (Fixed-term 12-month applications also welcome)
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a passionate and committed Consultant Psychiatrist to work within our Crisis Resolution Intensive Support Service (CRISS). This post offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of working-age adults experiencing acute mental health challenges.
About the Role
The post holder will work alongside three Consultant Psychiatrists as part of the CRISS Team. They will be based at the West CRISS locality at St Mary's Hospital, Armley, Leeds, with the flexibility to provide Consultant cover to other localities when required.
CRISS became operational in March 2019 and was further enhanced by a significant redesign project, with the new model launching in November 2024. This innovative service adheres to the Core Fidelity Standards for Crisis Resolution services, developed by University College London and the Royal College of Psychiatrists. CRISS provides rapid assessment and intensive support for adults with acute mental health issues, emphasising recovery-focused holistic care.
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 and which seeks to provide outstanding mental health and learning disability services as an employer of choice, while maintaining the values of simplicity, integrity and care for those in need.
The Trust Strategy Is Built Upon Three Priorities:
1. Delivering great care that is high quality and improves lives
2. Providing a rewarding and supportive place to work
3. 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.
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
* Annual medical leadership development day
* 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)
Career and pastoral support from consultant colleagues.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Leeds Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a full-time (10 PAs) Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry (Crisis Resolution and Intensive Support Service). The work of the CRISS is considered within LYPFT to be integral to the smooth transfer to and from different parts of the acute pathway.
The post holder will be one of four Consultants providing acute care to patients under the Crisis Resolution Intensive Support Service (CRISS). Although a city-wide service, the post holder will work primarily from the West area of the city, with a focus on facilitating early discharge from acute wards and overseeing the progression of patients through the home-based treatment pathway as an alternative to hospital admission via intensive support. The Consultant will also play a key role in supporting and overseeing crisis and extended assessments in the community, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to formulate recovery-focused care plans.
About the Trust
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a leader in mental health services, serving a population of over 725,000 within Leeds. We are committed to promoting mental health and wellbeing and delivering high-quality, safe, and recovery-oriented care.
Why Join Us?
* Comprehensive Benefits Package: As an NHS employer, we offer a competitive and flexible benefits package tailored to your needs.
* Relocation Package: We provide a relocation package of up to £8,000 to make your move to Leeds as seamless as possible.
* Commitment to Your Development: We aim to nurture your talent, support your professional growth, and help you achieve your career aspirations.
Living in Leeds
Leeds is a dynamic and culturally rich city offering a balance of vibrant city life and picturesque countryside. Enjoy world-class museums, galleries, theatres, and a thriving retail scene, all just a short distance from the stunning Yorkshire Dales.
Join Us
This is a fantastic opportunity for a consultant psychiatrist to be part of a forward-thinking team in a service that truly makes a difference. We are looking for individuals who share our ambition to provide exceptional mental health services and are committed to delivering outstanding patient care.
Important Information
Please note that all correspondence following your application will be managed via trac.jobs and the Trust's Resourcing Team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
Eligibility
* Fully registered with GMC and Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
* Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrist's Guidelines)
* Approved Doctor under s12
* Approved Clinician/Responsible Clinician status OR able to and committed to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Knowledge & Experience
* Excellent knowledge within specialty
Communication
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: St Marys Hospital, Green Hill Road, Leeds, LS12 3QE
Employer's website: https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/
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