Overview
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated and committed Consultant to join our Integrated Outreach Team (IOT) as a full-time substantive Consultant Psychiatrist. This is an opportunity to work in a place where your team values you.
Based at Legrams Terrace, Fieldhead Business Centre, you will work alongside an engaged, supportive, and passionate multidisciplinary team, offering assessment, treatment, and care for patients with time-limited and/or complex mental health disorders. The IOT serves a diverse caseload, with a focus on psychotic illnesses and dual diagnoses, reflecting the needs of the local community.
Closing date: 8th February 2026
Shortlisting: week commencing 9th February 2026
Interviews: 17th February 2026
Responsibilities
* Lead on clinical assessments, treatment planning, and multidisciplinary reviews for adults with complex mental health needs.
* Conduct outpatient clinics, home visits, tribunal reporting, and emergency assessments under the Mental Health Act.
* Provide supervision to junior doctors and nurse prescribers.
* Contribute to service development and actively participate in teaching, audit, and quality improvement.
* Allocates dedicated time for CPD and assumes leadership responsibilities to shape care delivery and drive innovation within a supportive team.
Core values
* We Care – We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference.
* We Listen – We understand peoples views and respond to their individual needs.
* We Deliver – We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners.
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements to balance work and home life, with a range of benefits.
* Increase mileage rates for > 3500.
* Health and wellbeing support packages.
* Internal and external development and learning opportunities.
* Additional study leave and support for teaching qualifications and appraisal training.
* Generous study leave allowance (averaging 10 days per year and up to 30 days over 3 years with a £1000 per annum budget).
* Time Off In Lieu (8 days additional on pro-rata basis) in addition to annual leave.
* Relocation allowance (if applicable).
* Advanced health and wellbeing offers.
* Right to work and sponsorship information is provided below.
Right to Work and Sponsorship
The Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. Applicants should be aware of visa requirements and Trust eligibility criteria. Prior to appointment, you will be asked to confirm your right to work in the UK. During employment, you must notify your manager of any changes to your right-to-work status. The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
As a condition of continuous employment, you must maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust. Any changes in visa status may impact eligibility for employment and may require updating the Trust accordingly.
Applicants should be aware that the Trust screens for eligibility to sponsor under its policy; the Trust is not responsible for ensuring employment continuation beyond visa expiration if sponsorship is not available.
We appreciate your attention to these matters and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
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