Specialty Doctor

Are you looking for mental health jobs in Leeds, York or with one of our regional services operating across the country? We have a range of NHS Job opportunities, placements and specialities in our clinical, research, and professional support teams across Leeds and York. At Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT), we strive to provide high-quality mental health and learning disability services as an employer of choice. We can only achieve this by putting our staff and the people using our services at the centre of everything we do. This starts with the people we employ. We recruit based on values and qualifications (where required) and believe lived experience is an advantage. We look for potential, not perfection, and this means that together, we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, we seek out people who care, act with integrity and have the right skills. We want to add to our incredible colleagues, students and volunteers who share these principles, with people like you, who find empathy comes easily and who treat everyone with respect without thinking. Search our latest jobs to start your journey with us. Job overviewAre you a trainee wanting to step away from training? An established SAS Doctor or GP looking for your next challenge? An opportunity has arisen to work in the Leeds Adult ADHD service. We are looking for a motivated doctor passionate about neurodevelopmental conditions. Training and support are available for those looking to develop their skills in this interesting area of practice. Come and work in our cohesive MDT, with strong links with our ASD team, and opportunities for advancement in other areas such as research and teaching. Main duties of the jobEmployed as a Specialty Doctor at LYPFT you will benefit from: Access to a study leave budget providing CPD, conferences, workshops and courses. Attendance at internal weekly educational meetings alongside Consultants and trainees where you can meet Psychiatrists from across the Trust. Monthly clinical supervision with Consultant Supervisor. Support to pass the MRCPsych exams and to gain Section 12 approval if required. Membership of a peer group and the SAS committee. 2 protected SPA sessions a week. Opportunities for emergency on-call work if desirable. Invitation to annual Medical Leadership Day. Opportunity to apply for Trust medical leadership positions. Working for our organisationWe offer a wide range of benefits to help support a healthy work-life balance and support your overall health and wellbeing including: Excellent relocation package (if applicable). Annual leave entitlement as per the terms and conditions of Consultant contract. On-site parking. Cycle to work & car leasing schemes. Wide range of Health & Wellbeing benefits. This is a 10 PA post plus a 1% category B availability for out of hours on-call duties. We want to understand what flexibility means to you, do you want to work condensed hours? Do you have caring responsibilities? Is there a certain day which you cannot work for personal reasons? Then talk to us. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThis post offers a unique opportunity to join the Leeds Adult ADHD service as a Specialty Doctor. You will be part of the senior medical team, offering assessments and treatment to adults with ADHD. You will also be responsible for the training and supervision of allied professionals. The service operates a hybrid model with opportunities for remote working. As an expanding service, you will have the opportunity to contribute to an evolving service model in an interesting area of psychiatry. There are also opportunities for teaching and research. As an NHS employer, we offer one of the most competitive and flexible benefits packages, including a relocation package of up to £8,000. We are committed to your development, making the very best of your talent and helping you to achieve your career aspirations. Person specificationQualificationsMBBS/MBChB or equivalent and GMC registration. ExperienceAt least 4 years whole time equivalent work as a doctor with experience in psychiatry / mental health. Evidence of excellent communication skills. Evidence of experience working within an MDT. Applications are welcomed from candidates who wish to apply for a position on the basis of a smarter (Hybrid) or flexible working arrangement – please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries regarding this in terms of your initial application. Where candidates are successful at interview, flexible working arrangement requests will be taken into consideration and may be accommodated where the needs of the service allow. Please note that from1st July 2018 , all new employees are required to subscribe to the DBS Update Service; DBS checks for volunteers remain free of charge. LYPFT is committed to upholding its statutory responsibilities in relation to safeguarding adults and children. Please refer to the job description for further information. Patient Safety is a priority at LYPFT with a focus on system-based improvement and creating opportunities for learning. We will ensure compassionate engagement with all those involved in an incident, and all incidents are met with a proportionate response. LYPFT is a member of the Disability Confident scheme and is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As part of the Trust\’s commitment to its Gold Standard Armed Forces Covenant status, members of the Armed Forces Community are entitled to a guaranteed interview subject to meeting the role criteria. We welcome applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid care and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction or other health needs. Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidates\’ best interest to apply as soon as possible.#J-18808-Ljbffr