Consultant Psychiatrist WAA CMHT

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Leeds Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a full time (10 PAs) Consultant in West CMHT, Leeds.This post is community based.

The post holder will work with the team to develop a therapeutic and holistic model based on psychological formulation, safety planning, risk management and trauma informed care that can then facilitate community based treatment and minimise hospital admission. The postholder will provide expert advice and consultancy, supported by the MDT, which will positively influence change in the current system of CMHT with a positive impact on hospital admission and home based treatment.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will work with the community team, in liaison with the inpatient and intensive support service when applicable, to facilitate effective and therapeutic transitions and discharge plans back into the community. There is no inpatient work.

Duties will be in line with those of a Consultant Psychiatrist in a community setting. The post holder will be responsible, alongside the MDT for assessment and management of referrals accepted by the CMHT of those with mood and psychotic disorders, trauma based presentations and personality disorder. Given the nature of the work, there will be responsibilities in relation to the Mental Health Act (CTOs) including representation at tribunal hearings and assessing consent to treatment.

There will be a requirement for significant liaison with colleagues to facilitate transitions, planning care and discharge.

About us

We are a high quality, high performing NHS foundation trust. We are the main provider of specialist mental health and learning disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York as well as some highly specialised services across the country.We employ around 3,000 staff and every year we have contact with over 25,000 service users. Our vision is to provide outstanding mental health and learning disability services as an employer of choice. Our ambition is to support our service users and carers, our staff and the communities we serve to live healthy and fulfilling lives. We need people like 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. We perform well againstlocal and national targetsand inour most recent CQC inspection, 85% of our services were rated good or outstanding.As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching,research and development.

Date posted

01 June 2022

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£84,559 to £114,003 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

173-44522-MED

Job locations

Newsam Centre

Leeds

LS14 6WB

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work closely with the Clinical Lead to provide clinical leadership and service development.

To work with clinical colleagues and service managers to provide medical expertise. This will include providing assessment, diagnosis, formulation and prescribing for all outpatients.

To work jointly with colleagues from other disciplines and all relevant agencies to provide a comprehensive approach to patient care and treatment. LYPFT supports New Ways of Working in Mental Health and the appointee will have a remit to contribute to multidisciplinary working in this context. All referrals are discussed and allocated at the MDT meeting.

To participate in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit and risk management to continuously improve the quality of care provided for service users.

To participate in continuing professional development, appraisal and revalidation processes

To contribute to team training and the education of any undergraduates or junior medical staff attached to the team.

Please evidence how you fit the shortlisting criteria in your application form.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work closely with the Clinical Lead to provide clinical leadership and service development.

To work with clinical colleagues and service managers to provide medical expertise. This will include providing assessment, diagnosis, formulation and prescribing for all outpatients.

To participate in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit and risk management to continuously improve the quality of care provided for service users.

To participate in continuing professional development, appraisal and revalidation processes

To contribute to team training and the education of any undergraduates or junior medical staff attached to the team.

Please evidence how you fit the shortlisting criteria in your application form.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

On GMC specialist register or within 6 months of CCT/CESR
Member of RCPsych

Experience

Essential

Broad experience of WAA psychiatry
Experience of working in WAA settings

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

On GMC specialist register or within 6 months of CCT/CESR
Member of RCPsych

Experience

Essential

Broad experience of WAA psychiatry
Experience of working in WAA settings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.