Consultant Core CYPMHS

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare service in Leeds is looking for a Consultant Clinical Psychologist to provide leadership in child mental health services. The role involves direct clinical care, facilitating assessments, and supporting a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a positive attitude, flexible approach, and a commitment to professional development, with opportunities for postgraduate teaching and research involvement.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

NHS discount sites

Qualifications

• Previous knowledge of healthcare systems would be beneficial, training will be provided.
• Must have a flexible & adaptable attitude to work and priorities.
• GMC guidance for working in multi-agency & multi-disciplinary teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction & professional clinical leadership to the service.
• Deliver high quality direct clinical care to diverse communities.
• Manage, appraise & provide professional supervision to junior medical staff.

Skills

Leadership

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Specialist Register

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting time as CYPMHS in Leeds undergoes a redesign. You will bring excellent leadership, enthusiasm & strategic skills to help solve challenges & shape the future of the service.

You will be welcoming, with a positive approach to seeing children & young people with a range of presentations within our core service. You will hold a caseload, support new assessments & reviews. You will be a motivated & reliable colleague, committed to developing as a team & will provide clinical leadership & support for local & whole service MDTs. The post is for 10 sessions p/w. We encourage those wishing to work part-time or in a job share to apply.

There are on call responsibilities with this post. You will have an identified base but will be expected to work across the city. Good communication skills are essential. Previous knowledge of healthcare systems would be beneficial although training will be provided. You will work with GMC guidance for working in multi-agency & multi-disciplinary teams & will be expected to work flexibly to meet service need. The ability to travel is essential along with a flexible & adaptable attitude to your daily work & emerging priorities.

You will have the opportunity to be active in postgraduate teaching & develop appropriate research interests & applicants must be on the Specialist Register. Dr Jon Barrett, Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist: [e-mail] - 0300 0290330 Sara Clarke, HoS - [e-mail] - 07850 881840

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• Provide strategic direction & professional clinical leadership to the service
• Deliver high quality direct clinical care to diverse communities across the city ensuring the smoothest journey possible for our service users
• Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping in a contemporaneous manner in accordance with Trust policies
• Support effective & collaborative clinical & operational decision making
• Work with managers & colleagues to ensure smooth & efficient running of services at all times
• Actively participate in local and service wide meetings and engagement forums
• Share with Consultant colleagues in the provision of medical contribution to management
• Support, lead & provide input to service development through a quality improvement lens
• Manage, appraise & provide professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed
• Participate in, comply with and support Trust and service policies and procedures, highlighting and escalating concerns where appropriate
• Carry out Mental Health Act and Responsible Clinician duties as required
• Provide specialist prescribing knowledge, working collaboratively with other colleagues and prescribers to support complex and risky young people in the service
• Attend system meetings as required in person or using available technology

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role. Job description awaiting approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists. About us

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Details Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP46BFB77C

Job locations

Parkside Community Health Centre

311 Dewsbury Road

Leeds

LS11 5LQ

Job description Job responsibilities

This is an exciting time as CYPMHS in Leeds undergoes a redesign. You will bring excellent leadership, enthusiasm & strategic skills to help solve challenges & shape the future of the service.

You will be welcoming, with a positive approach to seeing children & young people with a range of presentations within our core service. You will hold a caseload, support new assessments & reviews. You will be a motivated & reliable colleague, committed to developing as a team & will provide clinical leadership & support for local & whole service MDTs.

The post is for 10 sessions p/w. We encourage those wishing to work part-time or in a job share to apply. There are on call responsibilities with this post.

You will have an identified base but will be expected to work across the city. Good communication skills are essential. Previous knowledge of healthcare systems would be beneficial although training will be provided.

You will work with GMC guidance for working in multi-agency & multi-disciplinary teams & will be expected to work flexibly to meet service need. The ability to travel is essential along with a flexible & adaptable attitude to your daily work & emerging priorities.

You will have the opportunity to be active in postgraduate teaching & develop appropriate research interests & applicants must be on the Specialist Register.

For further information please contact:

Dr Jon Barrett, Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist: [e-mail] - 0300 0290330

Sara Clarke, HoS - [e-mail] - 07850 881840

Main duties of the job

• Provide strategic direction & professional clinical leadership to the service
• Deliver high quality direct clinical care to diverse communities across the city ensuring the smoothest journey possible for our service users
• Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping in a contemporaneous manner in accordance with Trust policies
• Support effective & collaborative clinical & operational decision making
• Work with managers & colleagues to ensure smooth & efficient running of services at all times
• Actively participate in local and service wide meetings and engagement forums
• Share with Consultant colleagues in the provision of medical contribution to management
• Support, lead & provide input to service development through a quality improvement lens
• Manage, appraise & provide professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed
• Participate in, comply with and support Trust and service policies and procedures, highlighting and escalating concerns where appropriate
• Carry out Mental Health Act and Responsible Clinician duties as required
• Provide specialist prescribing knowledge, working collaboratively with other colleagues and prescribers to support complex and risky young people in the service
• Attend system meetings as required in person or using available technology

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role. Job description awaiting approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Job description Job responsibilities

This is an exciting time as CYPMHS in Leeds undergoes a redesign. You will bring excellent leadership, enthusiasm & strategic skills to help solve challenges & shape the future of the service.

You will be welcoming, with a positive approach to seeing children & young people with a range of presentations within our core service. You will hold a caseload, support new assessments & reviews. You will be a motivated & reliable colleague, committed to developing as a team & will provide clinical leadership & support for local & whole service MDTs.

The post is for 10 sessions p/w. We encourage those wishing to work part-time or in a job share to apply. There are on call responsibilities with this post.

You will have an identified base but will be expected to work across the city. Good communication skills are essential. Previous knowledge of healthcare systems would be beneficial although training will be provided.

You will work with GMC guidance for working in multi-agency & multi-disciplinary teams & will be expected to work flexibly to meet service need. The ability to travel is essential along with a flexible & adaptable attitude to your daily work & emerging priorities.

You will have the opportunity to be active in postgraduate teaching & develop appropriate research interests & applicants must be on the Specialist Register.

For further information please contact:

Dr Jon Barrett, Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist: [e-mail] - 0300 0290330

Sara Clarke, HoS - [e-mail] - 07850 881840

Main duties of the job

• Provide strategic direction & professional clinical leadership to the service
• Deliver high quality direct clinical care to diverse communities across the city ensuring the smoothest journey possible for our service users
• Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping in a contemporaneous manner in accordance with Trust policies
• Support effective & collaborative clinical & operational decision making
• Work with managers & colleagues to ensure smooth & efficient running of services at all times
• Actively participate in local and service wide meetings and engagement forums
• Share with Consultant colleagues in the provision of medical contribution to management
• Support, lead & provide input to service development through a quality improvement lens
• Manage, appraise & provide professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed
• Participate in, comply with and support Trust and service policies and procedures, highlighting and escalating concerns where appropriate
• Carry out Mental Health Act and Responsible Clinician duties as required
• Provide specialist prescribing knowledge, working collaboratively with other colleagues and prescribers to support complex and risky young people in the service
• Attend system meetings as required in person or using available technology

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role. Job description awaiting approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Person Specification General Requirements Essential

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Desirable

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Person Specification General Requirements Essential

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Desirable

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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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Parkside Community Health Centre

311 Dewsbury Road

Leeds

LS11 5LQ

Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Parkside Community Health Centre

311 Dewsbury Road

Leeds

LS11 5LQ

Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)