Specialty Doctor

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Are you a trainee who has completed core training and is seeking your next challenge or a CESR programme?

Why choose Leeds and York Partnerships NHS Trust?

LYPFT values and recognises the contributions of our SAS doctors as senior clinicians. We are committed to supporting SAS career development across the Trust. We have implemented the SAS charter and are finalising the rollout of the 2020 SAS contract. Our established SAS Tutor, Dr Yash Thakur, and our track record of SAS doctors holding senior leadership roles locally and nationally, exemplify our commitment.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialty Doctor at LYPFT, you will benefit from:

1. A bespoke SAS CPD training programme
2. Access to a study leave budget for CPD, conferences, workshops, and courses
3. Participation in internal weekly educational meetings with Consultants and trainees
4. Monthly clinical supervision with a Consultant Supervisor
5. Support for MRCPsych exams and Section 12 approval if required
6. Membership in a peer group and the SAS committee
7. Two protected SPA sessions per week
8. Opportunities for emergency on-call work, if desired
9. Invitation to the annual Medical Leadership Day and opportunities for leadership positions
10. Participation in revalidation and appraisal processes

About us

LYPFT is the primary provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds, with specialist inpatient services in York and nationally recognized specialized services. As a teaching trust with strong university links, we excel in teaching, research, and development.

Benefits include excellent employee wellbeing support, 27-33 days of annual leave, flexible and remote working options, the NHS Pension Scheme, career development opportunities, and various discounts and schemes.

Our bank department offers diverse roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support, and administration. Permanent staff are automatically enrolled.

Note: We sponsor visas for registered healthcare practitioners only (excluding Healthcare Support Workers). Applicants must meet Trust and Home Office visa requirements.

Job responsibilities

We prioritize values and qualifications, recognizing the importance of lived experience. Our diverse team is committed to providing high-quality care to those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities, and neurodiversity, fostering a supportive and fulfilling work environment.

All information is available in accessible formats. Contact for assistance. Please review the attached guides on values-based recruitment, application tips, and reasonable adjustments. For detailed responsibilities and skills, see the Job Description & Person Specification under Supporting Documents. We encourage you to read the Candidate Guide to Values-Based Recruitment to inform your application.

Person Specification Qualifications

• MBBS/MBChB or equivalent with GMC registration

Experience

• Recent (within 12 months) clinical experience
• At least 4 years of full-time equivalent work as a doctor, including 2 years in psychiatry
• Experience working within an MDT
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong team working skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust