Consultant Psychiatrist General Adult CMHT

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

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join their community mental health team in Leeds. The role involves providing safe and effective care for patients with diverse mental health challenges, leading the multi-disciplinary team, and supervising junior staff. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications and significant experience in general adult psychiatry. The position offers benefits such as flexible working, career development support, and participation in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

27-33 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Coaching and education support

Flexible and remote working arrangements

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold an MBChB and MRCPsych.
• Must have predominant experience in general adult psychiatry.
• CCT in WAA psychiatry is expected within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective care to patients with psychotic and mood disorders.
• Provide clinical leadership to the MDT and supervise junior staff.
• Liaise with inpatient and crisis services for transitions and planning care.

Skills

Leadership skills

Ability to work well in MDT

Education

MBChB

MRCPsych

CCT in WAA psychiatry (or within 6 months)

AC and s12 approved (or within 3 months)

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist General Adult CMHT

The closing date is 01 January 2026.

Main duties of the job

Duties will be in line with those of a Consultant Psychiatrist in a community setting. The post holder will work with the MDT colleagues and other agencies to deliver safe and effective care to patients referred to secondary care with psychotic and mood disorders, trauma based presentations and personality disorder. The post holder will provide regular clinical reviews and provide clinical leadership to the MDT. Given the nature of the work, there will be responsibilities in relation to the Mental Health Act (CTOs). Post holder also provides supervision to junior medical staff. There will be a requirement for significant liaison with colleagues with Inpatient and Crisis services to facilitate transitions, planning care and discharge.

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.

We provide a range of benefits including 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, along with a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes.

Recruitment information

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.

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, making our staff diverse and inclusive.

All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team at [e-mail].

Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.

Person Specification

• Qualifications: MBChB; MRCPsych, CCT in WAA psychiatry (or within 6 months), AC and s12 approved (or within 3 months)
• Skills: Evidence of being able to work well in MDT; leadership skills required
• Experience: Predominant experience in general adult psychiatry is essential

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