Job summary
This is an exciting time as CYPMHS in Leeds undergoes a redesign. You will bring excellent leadership, enthusiasm & strategic skills to help solve challenges & shape the future of the service. You will be welcoming, with a positive approach to seeing children & young people with a range of presentations within our core service. You will hold a caseload, support new assessments & reviews. You will be a motivated & reliable colleague, committed to developing as a team & will provide clinical leadership & support for local & whole service MDTs. The post is for 10 sessions p/w. We encourage those wishing to work part-time or in a job share to apply. There are on call responsibilities with this post.You will have an identified base but will be expected to work across the city. Good communication skills are essential. Previous knowledge of healthcare systems would be beneficial although training will be provided. You will work with GMC guidance for working in multi-agency & multi-disciplinary teams & will be expected to work flexibly to meet service need. The ability to travel is essential along with a flexible & adaptable attitude to your daily work & emerging priorities.You will have the opportunity to be active in postgraduate teaching & develop appropriate research interests & applicants must be on the Specialist Register. For further information please contact Dr Jon Barrett, Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist or Sara Clarke, HoS.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the jobProvide strategic direction & professional clinical leadership to the serviceDeliver high quality direct clinical care to diverse communities across the city ensuring the smoothest journey possible for our service usersMaintain high standards of clinical record keeping in a contemporaneous manner in accordance with Trust policiesSupport effective & collaborative clinical & operational decision making Work with managers & colleagues to ensure smooth & efficient running of services at all timesActively participate in local and service wide meetings and engagement forumsShare with Consultant colleagues in the provision of medical contribution to managementSupport, lead & provide input to service development through a quality improvement lensManage, appraise & provide professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreedParticipate in, comply with and support Trust and service policies and procedures, highlighting and escalating concerns where appropriateCarry out Mental Health Act and Responsible Clinician duties as requiredProvide specialist prescribing knowledge, working collaboratively with other colleagues and prescribers to support complex and risky young people in the serviceAttend system meetings as required in person or using available technology Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role. Job description awaiting approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Please note that the interviews for this role will be held on 4th December 2024. Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust Who are we? Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring. Perks of the job Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at click on the Join Our Team Tab. Right to Work This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting time as CYPMHS in Leeds undergoes a redesign. You will bring excellent leadership, enthusiasm & strategic skills to help solve challenges & shape the future of the will be welcoming, with a positive approach to seeing children & young people with a range of presentations within our core service. You will hold a caseload, support new assessments & reviews. You will be a motivated & reliable colleague, committed to developing as a team & will provide clinical leadership & support for local & whole service post is for 10 sessions p/w. We encourage those wishing to work part-time or in a job share to apply. There are on call responsibilities with this will have an identified base but will be expected to work across the city. Good communication skills are essential. Previous knowledge of healthcare systems would be beneficial although training will be provided. You will work with GMC guidance for working in multi-agency & multi-disciplinary teams & will be expected to work flexibly to meet service need. The ability to travel is essential along with a flexible & adaptable attitude to your daily work & emerging will have the opportunity to be active in postgraduate teaching & develop appropriate research interests & applicants must be on the Specialist Register. For further information please contact Dr Jon Barrett, Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist or Sara Clarke, HoS. Main duties of the job
1. Provide strategic direction & professional clinical leadership to the service
2. Deliver high quality direct clinical care to diverse communities across the city ensuring the smoothest journey possible for our service users
3. Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping in a contemporaneous manner in accordance with Trust policies
4. Support effective & collaborative clinical & operational decision making
5. Work with managers & colleagues to ensure smooth & efficient running of services at all times
6. Actively participate in local and service wide meetings and engagement forums
7. Share with Consultant colleagues in the provision of medical contribution to management
8. Support, lead & provide input to service development through a quality improvement lens
9. Manage, appraise & provide professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed
10. Participate in, comply with and support Trust and service policies and procedures, highlighting and escalating concerns where appropriate
11. Carry out Mental Health Act and Responsible Clinician duties as required
12. Provide specialist prescribing knowledge, working collaboratively with other colleagues and prescribers to support complex and risky young people in the service
13. Attend system meetings as required in person or using available technology
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role. Job description awaiting approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Please note that the interviews for this role will be held on 4th December 2024. Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS TrustWho are we?Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for of the jobOur benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at click on the Join Our Team to WorkThis role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply. Person Specification
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