Specialty Doctor

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds and York Partnerships NHS Trust is seeking a Specialty Doctor to join their adult community mental health service. This role offers full-time and part-time opportunities with excellent benefits including training, educational support, and generous annual leave. Ideal candidates will hold MBBS/MBChB qualifications and possess strong clinical and communication skills to excel in a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

27-33 days annual leave

Flexible and remote working

NHS Pension Scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent clinical experience; at least 4 years as a doctor, including 2 years in psychiatry.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality care for diverse communities.
• Engaging in weekly educational meetings and monthly supervision.
• Participating in leadership opportunities and emergency on-call work.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team working skills

Education

MBBS/MBChB or equivalent with GMC registration

Job description

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Specialty Doctor

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Job summary

Are you a trainee who has completed core training and is seeking your next challenge or a CESR programme? Consider joining Leeds and York Partnerships NHS Trust.

Why Leeds and York Partnerships NHS Trust?

We value and support our SAS doctors as senior clinicians, implementing the SAS charter and rolling out the 2020 SAS contract. We have an experienced SAS Tutor, Dr Yash Thakur, and SAS doctors holding senior roles nationally and locally.

We offer full-time opportunities in adult community mental health services and a part-time (34 hours) role in perinatal services. Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialty Doctor at LYPFT, you will benefit from:

• A bespoke SAS CPD training programme
• Access to a study leave budget for CPD, conferences, and courses
• Weekly educational meetings with Consultants and trainees
• Monthly clinical supervision with a Consultant
• Support for MRCPsych exams and Section 12 approval if needed
• Membership in a peer group and SAS committee
• Two protected SPA sessions weekly
• Opportunities for emergency on-call work if desired
• Invitation to the annual Medical Leadership Day and leadership positions

Revalidation and appraisal are well established, with active participation expected from all Specialty Doctors.

About us

LYPFT is the main provider of mental health and learning disability services in Leeds, offering specialist inpatient services in York and nationally. As a teaching trust linked with universities, we excel in teaching, research, and development.

Benefits include wellbeing support, 27-33 days annual leave, flexible and remote working, NHS Pension Scheme, career development opportunities, discounts, and more. Our bank department offers varied roles in nursing, allied health, healthcare support, and administration, with automatic inclusion for permanent staff.

We sponsor visas for registered healthcare practitioners only (excluding Healthcare Support Workers). Applicants must meet sponsorship and visa requirements; otherwise, roles cannot be offered.

Job responsibilities

We recruit based on values and qualifications, valuing lived experience to provide high-quality care for diverse communities. We promote diversity and inclusion, ensuring accessible information and support for applicants requiring adjustments. Contact [e-mail] for assistance. Review the attached candidate guides and job description for detailed responsibilities and requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS/MBChB or equivalent with GMC registration

Experience

• Recent (within 12 months) clinical experience; at least 4 years of whole-time equivalent work as a doctor, including 2 years in psychiatry
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills
• Team working skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

The role is subject to DBS checks due to the Rehab of Offenders Act 1975.

Salary: £68,174 to £95,400 per annum / pro rata