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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and flexible salaried GP to join West Leeds Family Practice a to work between 4 - 6 sessions per week.The expected start date is May 2026 but the sucessful candidate may be able to start earlier. The practice is based over 3 sites all close to each other. Our supportive team are well established, friendly, hardworking and dedicated to providing a good experience for the patient and a pleasant working environment. The opportunity is available to both newly qualified and experienced GPs who want to work in a forward thinking training practice. We are continuously looking to improve what we do and value innovative and new ways of working. Main duties of the job JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. About us West Leeds Family Practice is a forward thinking professional organisation, we have an opportunity for the right candidate to join our outstanding GP Practice. We are a high achieving QOF Practice. We have 21,000 patients and a large team of GP's Nurses HCA and administration. We are a Training Practice for both GP Registrars and Leeds University Medical Students. We have the following in house services for our patients: 1. Family planning service providers for both Implants and Coil devices 2. Minor surgery including joint injections 3. Paramedic home visiting team support 5. Social Prescribers and Occupational Therapists 6. Physio First service 7. Ultrasound scanning 8. Community Matron support and Frailty Nurse support Job responsibilities JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols Providing counselling and health education Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation Person Specification Qualifications Registered to practice. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Depending on experienceUp to 6 sessions per week

We are seeking an experienced full-time Associate Specialist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Bierley and provide psychiatric care on Shelley Ward, our 16 bed male low secure forensic unit. Main duties of the job Cygnet Hospital Bierley provides a range of acute and low secure mental health services for men and women. The hospital is set across four wards offering single sex male and female specialist mental health services. All our services are provided under the umbrella of a recovery orientated approach and are reviewed through the CPA framework. Cygnet Hospital Bierley has a true focus on the service user and the over riding aim of providing the best quality treatment and care possible. The team are committed to delivering care and treatment guided by the principles of a trauma informed approach. The multi disciplinary teams at the hospital work with service users to help people with acute, medium and long term psychotic illnesses and challenging behaviour regain their independence and move from low secure facilities, to open acute and intensive community rehabilitation, including others within the Cygnet family of hospitals in northern England. The hospital itself is not far from the M62 and close to Bradford. As a purpose built building, there are a range of therapeutic and social spaces including a gym, IT classroom, activities of daily living (ADL) kitchen, sensory room, outdoor enclosed courtyards and a multi purpose art room. All service users have their own en suite bedroom. About us Cygnet has been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives. We maintain a good relationship with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes. Job Title: Specialist Psychiatry Post (fixed term post for 6 months) Professionally Accountable to: Consultant Psychiatrist Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager Salary up to: £100,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications The unit provides recovery based treatment for men whose mental health needs result in continuing and ongoing disturbed or challenging behaviour and who may have a dual diagnosis. Many of the service users have a significant forensic history and require close liaison with external agencies including the Ministry of Justice and MAPPA. The aim of the service is to support individuals to transition towards independent living, or the least restrictive environment which may include step down to a locked or open rehabilitation setting as the next stage in their recovery. The service benefits from true multi disciplinary input including a Consultant Psychiatrist, Forensic Psychologist, Occupational Therapist and Social Worker. Job responsibilities Provide routine medical and psychiatric support including initial clerking, mental state and physical examination of newly admitted patients. Carry out assessment, appropriate investigation, diagnosis and treatment under Consultant supervision of inpatients of the unit. Maintain good communication with ward nursing staff, mental health professionals and other agencies as required. Participate and chair when necessary weekly ward rounds and other multidisciplinary meetings, including CPA, Tribunal hearings & Section 117 meetings. Maintain full records of medical and psychiatric assessments and interventions. Prepare discharge summaries in line with company policies and guidelines. Attend all mandatory training as necessary. Communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintain appropriate reports. Qualifications Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified. A minimum of 6 years experience of psychiatry. Section 12 Approved. Knowledgeable with regards to the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity. An excellent communicator who is able to work as part of a multi disciplinary team. Experience of Forensic psychiatry is highly desirable as is membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent. What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the link to apply - if you require further information or wish to discuss the post informally please email to request a call back from the medical director (). Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £100,000 a year(Depending on experience)