Consultant Psychiatrist - CAU & Police Pathways Service

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

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Leeds is looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead the Crisis Assessment Unit and Police Pathways Service. The role involves providing medical leadership, conducting assessments, and managing the care of patients with acute mental health issues. Candidates must have a relevant medical qualification and GMC registration. A supportive work environment with professional development opportunities is offered.

Benefits

27 - 33 days annual leave

Flexible working options

NHS Pension Scheme

Career development support

Qualifications

• GMC Specialist Register status or in process within six months.
• Approved Clinician/Responsible Clinician status or committed to achieve.
• Significant experience in acute mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership for CAU and Police Pathways services.
• Conduct Section 136 assessments and manage brief CAU admissions.
• Collaborate with Crisis Assessment Unit and Street Triage teams.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent knowledge within specialty

Education

MBChB or equivalent medical qualification

Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Fully registered with GMC

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist - CAU & Police Pathways Service

Location: Crisis Assessment Unit & Police Pathways Service (S136 Suite & Street Triage), Becklin Centre, Leeds

Contract: Permanent (Fixed-term 12-month applications also welcome)

Closing date: 06 October 2025

About the Role

The post holder will work alongside three Consultant Psychiatrists as part of the CRISS Team. While contributing to the overall clinical leadership of the wider Crisis Resolution and Intensive Support Service (CRISS), the primary focus of the role will be on providing medical leadership and input to the CAU and Police Pathways services located at the Becklin Centre.

Main duties of the job

The CAU and Police Pathways Service arm of Crisis Resolution and Intensive Support Service provides Section 136 assessments, brief CAU admissions and the support of the Street Triage Team. Community crisis assessments and home-based treatment are provided through the 3 CRISS localities (East, South and West) of the wider CRISS service. The successful applicant will be based at the Becklin Centre, with the majority of their clinical work delivered from this hub alongside colleagues in the Crisis Assessment Unit (CAU), Section 136 Suite, and Street Triage teams.

CRISS became operational in March 2019 and was further enhanced by a significant redesign project, with the new model launching in November 2024. This innovative service adheres to the Core Fidelity Standards for Crisis Resolution services, developed by University College London and the Royal College of Psychiatrists. CRISS provides rapid assessment and intensive support for adults with acute mental health issues, emphasising recovery-focused holistic care.

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.

We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.

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 you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills

• MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fully registered with GMC and Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrist's Guidelines)
• Approved Clinician/Responsible Clinician status OR able to and committed to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Knowledge

• Excellent knowledge within specialty

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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