Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychiatry of Learning DisabilityLeeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation TrustThe psychiatry of learning disability team is an integral part of the Leeds Learning Disability Service, providing mental health input and consultation for adults with a learning disability across Leeds. This 10 PA replacement post forms part of an established group of consultant psychiatrists within Leeds who work with adults with a learning disability.
The post is advertised as substantive or with the option for a fixed term role up to 23 months by agreement in the interests of expediency. Main duties of the jobAre you committed to providing high quality patient care?
We need 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.
Here at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT), we are committed to providing high quality care to improve health and lives while maintaining the values of simplicity, integrity, and care for those in need.
Job responsibilitiesLeeds Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a 10PA Consultant Psychiatrist for People with Learning Disability. Main duties of the Job: This is a community-based LD post based at St Marys House in Armley.
The main duties are to provide senior medical input into the assessment and review of the mental health of those with LD across the West and South of Leeds, including holistic assessment, ongoing review to prevent admission, liaison with stakeholders, communication with family and carers, and working as part of an integrated MDT. Person SpecificationQualificationsMBChB, GMC registration, CCT in LDExperiencePrior experience of working in LD psychiatryExperience and interest in teaching and training in LDSkillsMDT working skills and evidence of good communication skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
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