Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

FY3 Doctor (Psychiatry)

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Job summary

  • Have you decided to take time out of training to consider your future career options?
  • Would you like the freedom to try a different specialty that you were not exposed to as a foundation trainee?
  • Are you looking develop to your clinical competence?
  • Are you looking to go travelling but feeling the constraints of annual leave in a full-time post

Then the role of FY3 Doctor at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) may be perfect for you.

At LYPFT we absolutely understand that extending your knowledge and learning is important to you. The role of FY3 Doctor is not a training post but is committed to supporting your development in a Teaching Hospital environment. We can give you the freedom to gain supervised experience and exposure in a variety of areas, extending your knowledge and learning prior to entering specialty training.

LYPFT rates highly in the GMC survey for overall trainee satisfaction. We currently proudly host the Yorkshire & Humber Higher Trainee of the year and the Director of Medical Education has a track record for innovation in training as an outstanding contributor to Health Education England Better Training Better Care project.

Main duties of the job

You will benefit from the guidance of a Clinical Supervisor and Educational Supervisor who will support in your development and have an entitlement to study leave. We will work with you to agree a rotation that is tailored to your learning needs. Facilitated by an experienced psychiatrist, an active FY3 peer group meets monthly enabling you to share and learn from peers whilst working towards your annual appraisal.

We understand that you need the freedom to explore exciting personal experiences. As an FY3 Doctor we can offer you the opportunity to achieve a positive work life balance and enable you the opportunity to take an unpaid leave. Further benefits include paid annual leave provision, paid sickness absence provision and NHS pension contributions.

The successful applicant will need to be eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of starting the post, achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualification, provide evidence of satisfactory completion of F1 & F2 (or equivalent) and ILS training (or equivalent). Please see the Person Specification and Job Description attached for full details of the post. If you are interested in becoming an FY3 Doctor we would love to hear from you.

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 (LYPFT pays 20.6% into your scheme each year), 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 organisations such as Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and 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. Bank-only workers can choose the hours they want to work and will have the opportunity to gain additional experience, keep skills up to date, develop new ones and earn extra money without having to commit to a permanent role. For an informal discussion or more information please contact the team bankstaffingdepartment.lypft@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

24 November 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£43,923 to £55,329 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

173-85823-MED

Job locations

Various Trust Sites

Leeds

LS9 7BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an opportunity to gain experience in Psychiatry at Core Trainee level within Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust is keen to support the on-going development and career progression of these doctors who will work closely with their clinical supervisor. Similar to core trainees they will be allocated an educational supervisor who will provide pastoral support and offer career guidance.

Duties will include junior psychiatry and medical input into the inpatient units and community psychiatry experience (depending upon the actual post).

Protected time is built into FY3 Doctor timetables to attend the weekly academic teaching programme which is currently mostly held online. There is also an active monthly FY3 peer group which all the FY3 doctors are encouraged to attend. Doctors are able to discuss cases, share experiences and work towards their appraisals. The sessions are generally facilitated by an experienced senior doctor.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an opportunity to gain experience in Psychiatry at Core Trainee level within Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust is keen to support the on-going development and career progression of these doctors who will work closely with their clinical supervisor. Similar to core trainees they will be allocated an educational supervisor who will provide pastoral support and offer career guidance.

Duties will include junior psychiatry and medical input into the inpatient units and community psychiatry experience (depending upon the actual post).

Protected time is built into FY3 Doctor timetables to attend the weekly academic teaching programme which is currently mostly held online. There is also an active monthly FY3 peer group which all the FY3 doctors are encouraged to attend. Doctors are able to discuss cases, share experiences and work towards their appraisals. The sessions are generally facilitated by an experienced senior doctor.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous NHS experience
  • Evidence of year 1 Foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous NHS experience
  • Evidence of year 1 Foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various Trust Sites

Leeds

LS9 7BE


Employer's website

https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various Trust Sites

Leeds

LS9 7BE


Employer's website

https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Education Manager

Gemma Hudson

Gemma.Hudson10@nhs.net

07416440417

Details

Date posted

24 November 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£43,923 to £55,329 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

173-85823-MED

Job locations

Various Trust Sites

Leeds

LS9 7BE


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