Job Description

Have you decided to take time out of training to consider your future career options? Would you like the freedom to try a different specialty that you were not exposed to as a foundation trainee? Are you looking to develop your clinical competence? Are you looking to go travelling but feeling the constraints of annual leave in a full-time post?

Then the role of FY3 Doctor at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) may be perfect for you.



This is an opportunity to gain experience in Psychiatry at Core Trainee level within Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust is keen to support the on-going development and career progression of these doctors who will work closely with their clinical supervisor. Similar to core trainees they will be allocated an educational supervisor who will provide pastoral support and offer career guidance.



Duties will include resident doctor psychiatry and medical input into the inpatient units and community psychiatry experience (depending upon the actual post).



Protected time is built into FY3 Doctor timetables to attend the weekly academic teaching programme which is currently mostly held online. There is also an active monthly FY3 peer group which all the FY3 doctors are encouraged to attend. Doctors are able to discuss cases, share experiences and work towards their appraisals. The sessions are generally facilitated by an experienced senior doctor.



The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.



There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.



We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.



Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers) . This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.



At LYPFT we absolutely understand that extending your knowledge and learning is important to you. The role of the FY3 Doctor is not a training post but is committed to supporting your development in a Teaching Hospital environment. We can give you the freedom to gain supervised experience and exposure in a variety of areas, extending your knowledge and learning prior to entering specialty training.



LYPFT rates highly in the GMC survey for overall trainee satisfaction. We have recently hosted both the Yorkshire & Humber Core and Higher Trainee of the year and the Director of Medical Education has a track record for innovation in training as an outstanding contributor to NHS England Better Training Better Care project.



You will benefit from the guidance of a Clinical Supervisor and Educational Supervisor who will support in your development and have an entitlement to study leave. We will work with you to agree a rotation that is tailored to your learning needs. Facilitated by an experienced Psychiatrist, an active FY3 peer group meets monthly enabling you to share and learn from peers whilst working towards your annual appraisal.



We understand that you need the freedom to explore exciting personal experiences. As an FY3 Doctor, we can offer you the opportunity to achieve a positive work life balance and enable you to have the opportunity to take unpaid leave. Further benefits include paid annual leave provision, paid sickness absence provision and NHS pension contributions.



The successful applicant will need to be eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of starting the post, achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualification, provide evidence of satisfactory completion of F1 & F2 (or equivalent) and ILS training (or equivalent). Please see the Person Specification and attached for full details of the post.

You will:

Carry out psychiatric assessments in a variety of settings working flexibly with other members of the team Maintain the medical/psychiatric management of service users referred and accepted by the team Be responsible for the day to day psychiatric and medical care of patients under the care of the consultant Liaise with other agencies and participate in Care Programme Approach meetings for individual clients, participating in care management reviews for clients and carers Maintain accurate, up to date records and notes Participate in local audit and educational and training activities Undertake other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time, that are consistent with the grade and responsibility of the post

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.



All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.net



Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.



If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.



If you are interested in becoming an FY3 Doctor, we would love to hear from you.



To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, look at the & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.



So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment . This document provides you with information to help you apply.