Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychiatry of Learning DisabilityConsultant

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking two Consultant Psychiatrists to join their dynamic team in Leeds. This role offers the chance to lead inpatient management while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving lives for those with learning disabilities and mental health issues. With a strong emphasis on teaching and training, this position provides excellent opportunities for clinical leadership development. The organization is committed to delivering outstanding mental health services, fostering a rewarding work environment, and supporting staff development through various benefits, including relocation support and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Relocation Support up to £8,000

Generous Annual Leave

On-site Parking

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Car Leasing Schemes

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Coaching and Mentoring

Weekly Academic Teaching

Study Leave Allowance

Qualifications

• GMC specialist register or within 6 months of CCT/CESR.
• Experience in working age adult psychiatry and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care and lead inpatient management.
• Collaborate with MDT to assess, review, prescribe, and treat inpatients.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Teaching and Training

Quality Improvement Projects

Education

GMC Specialist Register

CCT/CESR

Job description

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Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychiatry of Learning Disability - Leeds

Client:

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

7b7698a2e073

Job Views:

16

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking 2 Consultant Psychiatrists to join our well-established MDT and Senior Leadership Team in the acute adult inpatient service at LYPFT. The Consultants will work within mutually agreed timetables to be the Responsible Clinician, collaborating with the MDT to assess, review, prescribe, and treat inpatients, most of whom are detained under the MHA. LYPFT has a strong record in teaching and training medical students and junior doctors, with excellent opportunities for clinical and medical leadership development. Each Consultant will lead on inpatient management alongside a large MDT, supported by a full-time Specialty Doctor, Higher Trainee, Core Trainee, and Foundation Year Doctor. The role involves significant medical and clinical leadership responsibilities.

Main duties include providing high-quality patient care, contributing to the trust's goals of reducing stigma and discrimination, and improving lives for those with learning disabilities and mental health issues. The trust is committed to delivering outstanding mental health and learning disability services, supporting staff development, and maintaining core values of simplicity, integrity, and care. The strategy focuses on delivering high-quality care, creating a rewarding work environment, and utilizing resources sustainably.

Benefits include a revised starting salary (e.g., £, at pay point YC72), relocation support, generous annual leave, on-site parking, cycle-to-work and car leasing schemes, and various health and wellbeing benefits. The post is a 10 PA role plus a 1% out-of-hours on-call category B duty. Relocation support up to £8,000 is available, and flexibility options are encouraged to accommodate personal circumstances.

Support includes coaching, mentoring, weekly academic teaching, NHS leadership opportunities, educational/training development, and study leave allowance (up to 10 days per year, with a total of 30 days over 3 years and a budget of £ per annum).

Person specifications include:

• Qualifications: GMC specialist register or within 6 months of CCT/CESR, current AC approval, member of RCPsych.
• Experience: Working age adult psychiatry, teaching and training experience, and involvement in quality improvement projects.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.