Specialist Addictions Practitioner

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking compassionate individuals to join their diverse team in Leeds and York. This organization prioritizes empathy and integrity, aiming to provide exceptional care and support to those in need. They value lived experiences and are committed to recruiting individuals who can connect with the communities they serve. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health and want to be part of a supportive and inclusive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Start your journey with a team that truly values its staff and the people they care for.

Qualifications

• We recruit based on values and qualifications, seeking those who care and act with integrity.
• Lived experience is considered an advantage in our recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality mental health and learning disability services.
• Support diverse communities and treat everyone with respect.

Skills

Empathy

Integrity

Communication

Education

Relevant qualifications in mental health or related fields

Job description

Are you looking for mental health jobs in Leeds, York or with one of our regional services operating across the country? We have a range of NHS Job opportunities, placements and specialities in our clinical, research, and professional support teams across Leeds and York.

At Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT), we strive to provide high-quality mental health and learning disability services as an employer of choice. We can only achieve this by putting our staff and the people using our services at the centre of everything we do. This starts with the people we employ. We recruit based on values and qualifications (where required) and believe lived experience is an advantage. We look for potential, not perfection, and this means that together, we are as diverse as the communities we care for.

Simply put, we seek out people who care, act with integrity and have the right skills. We want to add to our incredible colleagues, students and volunteers who share these principles, with people like you, who find empathy comes easily and who treat everyone with respect without thinking. Search our latest jobs to start your journey with us.

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