Consultant Psychiatrist Acute Female Ward
Closing date: 02 June 2026.
Following a review of workload and processes across the inpatient pathway, 3 additional posts have been created across the whole acute IP service in LYPFT. Each ward will be staffed by a full‑time Consultant Psychiatrist and either a Multi‑Professional Approved Clinician (MPAC) such as a Nurse Consultant, or a less‑than‑full‑time Consultant Psychiatrist. The successful applicant will provide additional medical and clinical leadership to the acute inpatient service across the Becklin and the Newsam centres.
Bed base will be shared proportionately between the two Consultants so that the full‑time post holder does not hold responsibility for more than 16 beds at any one time (except for short periods when providing cover). Ward 5 (a female acute ward) already works within a similar model with a full‑time Consultant Psychiatrist and an MPAC.
Main duties of the job
Each acute ward accepts admissions from all over Leeds. Bed occupancy is likely to be above 90% at all times and the majority of patients will be detained. Comorbid substance misuse and personality disorder are common, but the primary reason for admission is relapse of psychotic illness or mood disorder. The Consultant Psychiatrist will be responsible for their bed base, providing clinical expertise in assessment and management of this acutely unwell group. Each working day starts with the PIPA report‑out meeting at 9 am – a rapid, structured, responsive MDT review of all patients to establish tasks for the day.
It is anticipated that the model will reduce workload and share risk and complexity through shared expertise and collaborative decision making.
An important clinical and financial priority of the acute inpatient service is to minimise out‑of‑area admissions and to ensure that the population of Leeds has access to acute mental healthcare locally. Sound and timely clinical decision making within the MDT setting is expected, and effective liaison is an important part of the role.
Job responsibilities
Resident doctor support ensures the postholder has adequate time to review notes, attend key clinical meetings, complete MHA work and liaise with other professionals. Protected SPA time is encouraged via reciprocal cover from Consultant colleagues. Time is set aside in the job plan to join the local clinical governance meeting for the ward (Clinical Improvement Forum) and for the Acute Senior Leadership Meeting and Unified Clinical Governance.
Benefits
* Employee wellbeing support
* 27–33 days annual leave
* Flexible and remote working arrangements
* NHS Pension Scheme
* Coaching, support and opportunities for career development, training and education
* Exclusive discounts and payment schemes (including for cars, extra leave days)
Legal considerations
Applicants 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). The Trust is unable to offer a role if the applicant does 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
* Ability to work well in MDT; leadership skills required
Experience
* Experience in acute WAA psychiatry work essential
Values‑based
* Describe a time when you spotted something small going wrong and acted to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
* Describe a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed support and offered to help.
* Describe 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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