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The service is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrist with experience in forensic psychiatry to work within the low secure male mental illness inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient community service in York. The service is open to part-time and flexible working. The final program of activities will be worked out with the post holder on a ratio of 7.5 direct clinical care to 2.5 supporting professional activities. Main duties of the job Are 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. We aim to provide outstanding mental health and learning disability services as an employer of choice, maintaining values of simplicity, integrity, and care for those in need. The Trust strategy is built upon three priorities: Delivering great care that is high quality and improves lives Providing a rewarding and supportive place to work Using resources to deliver effective and sustainable services As a medical workforce, we provide outstanding secondary care mental health services that ensure our service users feel safe and receive the latest, high quality, evidence-based care, delivered by motivated, engaged, and compassionate staff who feel supported and enabled to grow in the workplace. Further information can be found here. About us The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds, offering specialist inpatient services in York and highly specialised services nationwide. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research, and development. Benefits of working for LYPFT include excellent employee wellbeing support, 27-33 days annual leave, flexible and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, career development opportunities, and various discounts and schemes. Our bank department offers roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support, and administration. Permanent staff are automatically enrolled. Applicants requiring a visa to work in the UK should note that the Trust provides sponsorship only for registered healthcare practitioner roles (excluding Healthcare Support Workers). The Trust cannot offer roles to those not meeting sponsorship and Home Office requirements. Job description Job responsibilities Have RC responsibilities for up to 10 male inpatients detained on restricted and unrestricted sections of the MHA. Act as consultant psychiatrist for about 20 outpatients. Provide access assessments on behalf of the Humber Coast and Vale secure provider collaborative. Provide risk assessment and management advice for colleagues in acute services. Assess approximately 2 patients per month. Provide clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team, supporting service users to achieve optimal mental wellbeing, reduce risk of offending, and facilitate social inclusion and community transition. Deliver high quality, efficient, and effective care collaboratively in a trauma-informed manner. Teach, train, and supervise junior medical staff and other professionals. Comply with GMC and Royal College of Psychiatrists requirements. Join the Tees Esk and Wear Valley general adult on-call rota. Person Specification Qualifications MBBS Full GMC registration with a license to practice CCT or CESR in Forensic or WAA psychiatry (with appropriate experience) or inclusion on the GMC specialist register within 6 months Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent Approved under Section 12 (2) Approved Clinician status (anticipated within 6 months) Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Team player Active engagement in audit and quality improvement #J-18808-Ljbffr