Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychiatry of Learning Disability
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
The psychiatry of learning disability team is an integral part of the Leeds Learning Disability Service, providing mental health input and consultation for adults with a learning disability across Leeds.
This 10 PA replacement post forms part of an established group of consultant psychiatrists within Leeds who work with adults with a learning disability. The post is advertised as substantive or with the option for a fixed term role up to 23 months by agreement in the interests of expediency.
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 committed to providing high quality care to improve health and lives, seeking to provide outstanding mental health and learning disability services 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
As a medical workforce, we provide outstanding secondary care mental health services that allow our service users to feel that they are safe and receiving the latest, high quality, evidence-based care, delivered by motivated, engaged, and compassionate staff.
About us
We offer a wide range of benefits to help support a healthy work-life balance and support your overall health and wellbeing including:
* Excellent relocation package (if applicable)
* Annual leave entitlement as per the terms and conditions of Consultant contract
* On-site parking
* Cycle to work & car leasing schemes
* Wide range of Health & Wellbeing benefits
This is a 10 PA post plus a 1% category B availability for out of hours on-call duties.
Job responsibilities
Leeds Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a 10PA Consultant Psychiatrist for People with Learning Disability.
Main duties of the Job:
This is a community-based LD post based at St Marys House in Armley. The main duties are to provide senior medical input into the assessment and review of the mental health of those with LD across the West and South of Leeds. This includes holistic assessment, ongoing review to prevent admission, liaison with stakeholders, communication with family and carers, and working as part of an integrated MDT.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MBChB, GMC registration, CCT in LD
Experience
* Prior experience of working in LD psychiatry
* Experience and interest in teaching and training in LD
Skills
* MDT working skills and evidence of good communication skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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