Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
About
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health and learning disability services to the people of Leeds and across the Yorkshire and Humber region. Service users are at the heart of our organisation. We constantly strive to provide the best possible care and support, working closely with related organisations to provide effective, accessible and modern mental health and learning disability services.
Working in partnership with our local communities, our core purpose is to improve the mental health and well-being of the people who use our services.
Key details
Location
Site: St Mary’s Hospital
Address: Green Hill Road
Town: Leeds
Postcode: LS12 3QE
Major / Minor Region: West Yorkshire
Contract type & working pattern
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week
Salary
Salary: £114,894 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: Consultant
Job overview
Consultant Psychiatrist – Crisis Resolution Intensive Support Service (CRISS): West Crisis Resolution and Intensive Support Service, St Mary’s Hospital, Armley, Leeds: 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be one of four Consultants providing acute care to patients under the Crisis Resolution Intensive Support Service (CRISS). 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
Eligibility
Essential criteria
* 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.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
* Excellent knowledge within specialty.
Communication
Essential criteria
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Nikolaos Fragkos
Job title: Consultant Psychiatrist
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 07849437855
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