Consultant Psychiatrist Acute Working Age Adult Female InpatientsConsultant

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Addictions Consultant Psychiatrist to join their team in Leeds, specializing in the treatment of individuals with substance misuse and complex needs. The role involves providing high-quality patient care, collaborating with various teams, and offering professional development opportunities. Competitive salary and additional benefits are provided to support staff well-being.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Relocation support

Generous leave

On-site parking

Health and wellbeing schemes

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in general adult and addictions psychiatry.
• Endorsement in addictions is desirable.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care for substance use issues.
• Contribute to service development and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Participate in clinical governance and training activities.

Skills

Communication

Quality Improvement

Service Development

Education

MBChB

MRCPsych

CCT in GA psychiatry

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Consultant Psychiatrist Acute Working Age Adult Female Inpatients - Leeds

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Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Leeds, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job overview: We are seeking an Addictions Consultant Psychiatrist to work 10 PAs at Forward Leeds alongside a junior doctor and a full-time Specialty Doctor. Forward Leeds is a consortium of four organizations, including LYPFT, BARCA, St Anne’s, and Humankind, with Humankind as the lead provider. The service operates across three sites: Armley Park Court, Kirkgate, and Irford House. The team assesses, treats, and provides aftercare for individuals with substance misuse and complex needs, offering specialized services such as Dual Diagnosis, Pregnancy and Parenting, Psychosocial Interventions, Hospital In-Reach, a non-medical prescriber team, and Outreach services.

Main duties of the job: Provide high-quality patient care, contribute to service development, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. The role involves assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals with substance use issues, ensuring effective communication with partners, and participating in clinical governance, training, and education activities.

Support and benefits: Competitive salary, relocation support, generous leave, on-site parking, health and wellbeing schemes, flexible working options, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications: MBChB, MRCPsych, endorsement in addictions (desirable), CCT in GA psychiatry.

Experience and skills: Experience in general adult and addictions psychiatry, strong communication skills, and experience in quality improvement or service development.