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Consultant Psychiatrist Working Age Adult CMHT, East
The closing date is 02 June 2026
We are seeking to appoint a full time (10 PAs) Consultant Psychiatrist in the East CMHT service based at St Mary's House. This vacancy is a result of a Consultant colleague's retirement. Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of specialist mental health and learning disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist services across York, the Yorkshire and Humber region, and some highly specialised national services.
The newly transformed community service has been designed following the NHS Long Term Plan which seeks to address gaps in care provision and ensure that people experiencing severe mental illness and difficulties get the care they need.
Mental health services need to ensure that:
* People can have a good-quality assessment at whatever point they present.
* Interventions for mental health problems are readily available and accessible at the location most appropriate to people's needs.
* Care can be stepped up where or when more specialist care is required, and stepped down, in a flexible manner.
* There are effective links with community assets to support and enable people to become more embedded within their community to support their mental health.
Main duties of the job
Duties will be in line with those of a Consultant Psychiatrist in a community setting. The post holder will work with the MDT colleagues and other agencies to deliver safe and effective care to patients referred to secondary care with psychotic and mood disorders, trauma based presentations and personality disorder. The post holder will provide regular clinical reviews and provide clinical leadership to the MDT. Given the nature of the work, there will be responsibilities in relation to the Mental Health Act (CTOs). Post holder also provides supervision to junior medical staff. There will be a requirement for significant liaison with colleagues with Inpatient and Crisis services to facilitate transitions, planning care and discharge.
About us
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.
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 a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MBChB; MRCPsych, CCT in WAA psychiatry (or within 6 months), AC and s12 approved (or within 3 months)
Skills
* Evidence of being able to work well in MDT; leadership skills required
Experience
* Predominant experience in general adult psychiatry is essential
Values-based
* Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
* Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help.
* Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.
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.
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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