The Leeds and York Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a part time Consultant Psychiatrist in Working Age Adult Psychiatry to work at the Rough Sleepers Mental Health Team based in Leeds.

Within Leeds we know people who sleep rough experience a number of difficulties in accessing mainstream mental health (MH) services for many reasons including the inability to adhere to planned appointments and substance misuse. However, we have excellent support provision and there are a number of services in Leeds working together around street homelessness including from the Local Authority, VCSE sector and NHS.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting new role with in a newly funded service for those rough sleeping 'and at risk of'. The model has been co-produced with partners/practitioners across the sector working with those experiencing street homelessness. This service also aims to build on the small number of pilots to address barriers to accessing mental health services using a psychological trauma informed approach. The post holder will be joining a new multi-disciplinary team within the Working Age Adult Community Services.

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 for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For further details on the post and the make-up of the multi-disciplinary team please see the Job Description.

Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
• To hold Approved Clinician status at the point of taking up post.
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register or CCT in General Adult Psychiatry (or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview) or equivalent.
• Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Prior experience working in a Community Mental Health Team.
• Extensive experience in Homeless Health and in depth understanding of complex trauma and multiple co-morbidities in the homeless community
• Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings, especially the community.
• Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.

Teaching and Supervision
Essential

• Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.

Aptitudes
Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.

Values
Essential

• A team player able to inspire and support staff at all levels of training and across professional disciplines.
• A commitment to continuing professional development.
• A commitment to multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.
• A commitment to respect, inclusiveness and diversity

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