Trosolwg o'r swydd

The Crisis Assessment Unit (CAU) and Police pathways are currently undergoing review, CAU is currently functioning as a 6 bed Female acute ward. We strongly advise a conversation with the managers if applying for this post. 

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to provide and support the highest standards of evidence based clinical practice within the  Crisis Assessment Unit  / police pathway Service. Crisis Assessment Unit is a 6 bed unit that provides short term inpatient assessments. The Police Pathway involves providing support to patients through the pathway from initial referral, community assessment and through the s136 detention process where applicable. You will be working on the Crisis Assessment Unit and within the 136 Suite and may also support senior practitioners with Street Triage work.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

We are looking for an enthusiastic mental health practitioner. A dynamic individual who has the ability to provide a quality service under pressure, able to work in a team to provide exceptional care on the Crisis Assessment Unit and within the 136 Suite, 

The successful candidate will be expected to be available for a 7-day-a-week rota working over 24 hours (long days and nights). 

Within the health based place of safety, you will need to be  skilled in supporting individuals who may be distressed, experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness or intoxicated. You will be expected to have a sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

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.