Job summary
The Leeds Community NHS Trust Specialist Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) provides a clinical triage, assessment and intervention service for children and young people with moderate- severe emotional and mental health needs. CYPMHS delivers mental health training, education to partner agencies and works collaboratively with staff within other agencies to meet the complex mental health needs of children and young people in the city.
Leeds CYPMHS has a portfolio of services including a Crisis team, Crisis Telephone Help Line, Outreach team and Community Teams including Eating Disorders, Citywide Medication, Enhanced Support, Neurodevelopmental, and a Single Point of Access for all emotional and mental health wellbeing referrals for Leeds.
Our services provide emergency, urgent and routine mental health and risk assessments and deliver a wide range of interventions for children, young people (up to 18 years) and their families across Leeds.
Main duties of the job
Due to the post being a fixed term contract for 6 Months, we strongly desire the ideal candidate to have System 1 experience.
The role primarily involves supporting the citywide medication waiting list project as part of Leeds Community Healthcare's Quality and Value initiative.
The post requires the successful candidate to be based at The Reginald Centre, 263 Chapeltown Road, Leeds, LS7 3EX.
Responsible for delivering administrative support which requires face-to-face, telephony based and electronic contact with service users and entering information on System 1.
Planning of rotas, clinics, diaries etc. Responsible for data entry, maintenance and processing of very accurate records on System 1.
Produce accurate basic reports from data, identifying areas of concern and escalating as required.
Responsible for digital transcription of letters and reports compiled by the clinical team using Crescendo software.
Assist with day-to-day management of issues as required, such as arranging ad hoc team meetings with little or no notice in order to address operational delivery issues.
This job description is not exhaustive and may change as the post or the needs of the service develop. Such changes will be subject to consultation between the post holder and their assignment manager.
The role is Fixed Term for 6 Months. Interested candidates to contact deborah.bonner@nhs.net if interested in the post.
About us
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust.
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job:
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work:
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply
Details
Date posted
14 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VPD171BD46
Job locations
Reginald Centre LS7 3EX
and Kirkstall Health Centre LS5 3DB
Leeds
LS7 3EX
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Reginald Centre LS7 3EX
and Kirkstall Health Centre LS5 3DB
Leeds
LS7 3EX
Employer's website
https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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