Consultant Psychiatrist in addictions and dual diagnosis.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the specialist addictions and dual diagnosis MDT which is provided by LYPFT as part of the Forward Leeds addiction service across Leeds.
Forward Leeds is a consortium arrangement of four partners, with Humankind acting as the lead provider and data controllers. The Specialist LYPFT NHS Team provide the following functions: Dual Diagnosis, Hospital In-Reach, Pregnancy, Primary Care Alcohol Dependence, & Specialist Psychological Interventions.
The essential role of the clinical service is to provide assessment, treatment and aftercare for people who misuse alcohol and other drugs and who have complex needs.
The clinical service is based within ‘Forward Leeds’, which is the integrated drug and alcohol service for the city of Leeds. Access to services is assured by having LYPFT Addiction Service staff located in locality based ‘hubs’ in Armley, Seacroft and the city centre.