About Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. They also provide specialist inpatient services in York and other highly specialized services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, LYPFT is a center of excellence for teaching, research, and development.
Job Description
LYPFT is seeking an experienced Harm Reduction Practitioner to join the CREST team. This role involves supporting individuals with co-occurring mental health and addiction needs, focusing on harm reduction and recovery. The successful candidate will work closely with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to provide individualized support and develop care plans. The role includes both direct work with service users and indirect interventions through the MDT.
Skills and Qualifications
- Experience in harm reduction and substance misuse
- Ability to coproduce care plans and plan interventions
- Creative thinking and engagement skills
- Experience in working with individuals with complex rehabilitation needs
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication and liaison skills with service users, carers, and other service providers
Compensation
- Annual salary: £35,392 – £42,618
- 27 – 33 days annual leave
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Employee wellbeing support
- Flexible and remote working arrangements
- Coaching and career development opportunities
- Exclusive discounts and payment schemes
Application Process
LYPFT is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from individuals who share their commitment to stopping discrimination, challenging inequality, and promoting diversity. The role requires a DBS disclosure and the ability to fulfill all spoken aspects of the role in English.
LYPFT provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. Applicants needing a visa must meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office visa requirements.
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