Specialty Doctor

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialty Doctor to join their community mental health services. The role offers comprehensive support for career development, alongside opportunities to engage with educational activities and leadership positions. This is a full-time opportunity with flexible arrangements and a strong focus on employee wellbeing.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible working and remote arrangements

Generous annual leave

Employee wellbeing support

Training and education support

Qualifications

• Experience in community mental health services.
• Participation in CPD activities required.
• Eligibility for medical leadership positions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical duties as a Specialty Doctor in mental health.
• Engage in CPD activities, including training and supervision.
• Provide support for MRCPsych exams and attend educational meetings.

Skills

Teamwork

Clinical Supervision

Education

Medical Degree

MRCPsych (or equivalent)

Job description

Why Leeds and York Partnerships NHS Trust?

LYPFT value and recognise the contribution of our SAS doctors as senior clinicians and are committed to supporting SAS career development in all areas of the Trust. We have implemented the SAS charter and are finalising the roll out of the 2020 SAS contract. In the past we had an Associate Specialist re-grading procedure in place, and work is now underway to fulfil our intention to be one of the first Trusts to advertise the new Specialist Grade post. We have an established and experienced SAS Tutor, Dr Yash Thakur and a track record of SAS Drs holding senior leadership positions both locally and nationally.

We have full time opportunities across our working age adult community mental health services and a part time opportunity (34 hours) within our perinatal service.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

Employed as a Specialty Doctor at LYPFT you will benefit from:

A bespoke SAS CPD training programme

Access to a study leave budget providing CPD, conferences, workshops and courses.

You will be able to attend internal weekly educational meetings alongside Consultants and trainees where you can meet Psychiatrists from across the Trust

Monthly clinical supervision with Consultant Supervisor

Support to pass the MRCPsych exams and to gain Section 12 approval if required

You will be a member of a peer group and the SAS committee

2 protected SPA sessions a week

Opportunities may arise for emergency on-call work if desirable

Invitation to annual Medical Leadership DayOpportunity to apply for Trust medical leadership positions

Revalidation and appraisal is well established within the Trust and it is expected that all Specialty Doctors will actively participate in the annual medical appraisal process.

About us

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.

Applicants should be aware that any individual requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only(this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.