Consultant Psychiatrist Acute Working Age Adult Female InpatientsConsultant

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Addictions Consultant Psychiatrist to join their team in Leeds. This role involves providing high-quality patient care to individuals with complex needs related to alcohol and drug misuse. You will work collaboratively with a junior doctor and a Specialty Doctor, ensuring effective communication across various partners. The organization is committed to delivering outstanding mental health services, and you will play a vital role in improving the lives of those with mental health challenges. Join a supportive environment that values personal development and offers numerous opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Supportive and friendly colleagues

Personalised Coaching and Mentoring

Weekly academic teaching

Access to NHS Leadership and Development opportunities

Annual Medical Leadership development day

Generous study leave allowance

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include MBChB and MRCPsych.
• Experience in GA and addictions psychiatry is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinics, attend MDT meetings, and supervise teams.
• Ensure effective communication with GPs and community teams.

Skills

Good communication skills

Experience in QIP/service development

Education

MBChB

MRCPsych

CCT in GA psychiatry

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist Acute Working Age Adult Female Inpatients

Client:

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Description:

We are seeking an Addictions Consultant Psychiatrist to work 10 PAs at Forward Leeds alongside a junior doctor and full-time Specialty Doctor. Forward Leeds is a consortium arrangement of four organisations, of which LYPFT forms one part. The essential role of the Specialist Team is to provide assessment, treatment, and aftercare for people who misuse alcohol and other drugs and who also have complex needs. It provides the following specialist functions: Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occurring Mental Health Alcohol and Drugs), Pregnancy and Parenting, Specialist Psychosocial Interventions, Hospital In-Reach to Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust, and a Street Therapeutic Outreach Team.

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. 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 safe and receive the latest, high-quality, evidence-based care, delivered by motivated, engaged, and compassionate staff.

What You Will Get:

• Supportive and friendly colleagues
• Personalised Coaching and Mentoring
• Weekly academic teaching
• Access to NHS Leadership and Development opportunities
• Annual Medical Leadership development day
• Generous study leave allowance

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities:

The primary role of the post holder in Forward Leeds is to provide clinics, attend MDT meetings, provide team supervision, and contribute to senior leadership of the service. The consultant psychiatrist would usually see those with drug or alcohol use for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, including opiate substitution and management of detoxification. There is a requirement to ensure effective communication across partners, including within Forward Leeds, with GPs, and with our interface with community mental health and crisis teams.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

Essential criteria: MBChB; MRCPsych; endorsement in addictions desirable; CCT in GA psychiatry

Experience:

Essential criteria: GA and addictions psychiatry

Skills:

Essential criteria: Evidence on application of good communication skills; Evidence on application of experience in QIP/service development.