Location: Leeds, LS7
Type: Full-Time
Salary: £35,392 – £42,618 per year
About Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is a leading provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. They also offer specialized inpatient services in York and nationally recognized services across the UK. As a teaching trust, LYPFT has strong affiliations with local universities, positioning itself as a center of excellence for education, research, and development.
Job Details
Benefits
- 27 – 33 days annual leave
- Flexible working arrangements
- Remote working options
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Career development opportunities
- Coaching and support
- Training and educational support
- Exclusive discounts on various services, including cars and additional leave days
Requirements
- Recognized professional qualification (RMN, RN Mental Health, OT, Social Worker)
- Extensive experience in mental health and risk assessment
- Ability to work both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team
- Leadership and supervision experience
- Skilled in clinical communication and maintaining accurate records
- Knowledge of the national and local mental health and social care agenda
- Experience in working with service users, carers, and other agencies
Salary Details
The salary for this full-time position ranges from £35,392 to £42,618 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
About the Role
The Primary Care Mental Health Specialist Practitioner will play a crucial role in the ongoing development of the primary care mental health team within Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service. This role focuses on supporting individuals with unmet mental health needs, offering short-term interventions such as formulation, risk assessment, crisis planning, psychoeducation, and coping strategy work. The practitioner will collaborate with general practices, community mental health teams, psychology services, and third-sector colleagues to ensure the availability of appropriate services.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide triage, specialist mental health assessments, and brief interventions
- Offer consultation and decision support for primary care and community mental health teams
- Deliver supervision and leadership to colleagues
- Engage service users and carers in all aspects of care delivery
- Contribute to service development initiatives within the team
- Develop and maintain communication networks with other agencies
Additional Information
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioners. Applicants requiring a visa must meet the Trust and Home Office requirements for sponsorship.
Equal Opportunity Statement: The Trust actively encourages applicants from all backgrounds and diversities to apply, as they seek to ensure their workforce is as representative and diverse as the people of Leeds.
