Consultant Psychiatrist Working Age Adult CMHT

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Leeds is looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join Integrated Community Mental Health Teams focused on community-based care for adults with severe mental illness. The role includes no inpatient responsibilities and requires working collaboratively with local mental health providers while leading multidisciplinary teams. Applicants should have a valid NHS PCP record and qualifications in general adult psychiatry. This position provides an opportunity for leadership in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must meet all statutory requirements for NHS roles and have a valid NHS Primary Care Practitioner (PCP) record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular clinical reviews and participate in hub meetings.
• Advise on primary care and referral pathways.
• Act as Responsible Clinician under the MHA 1983.
• Collaborate with local mental health providers and authorities.
• Lead multidisciplinary community teams and provide supervision.
• Engage with services in the integrated care system.

Skills

Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team

Leadership experience

Education

MBChB and MRCPsych; CCT or CESR in general adult psychiatry

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist Working Age Adult CMHT

Closing date: 04 February 2026

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of specialist mental health and learning disability services in Leeds and York. We also deliver specialist services across the Yorkshire and Humber region and nationally.

About the role

We are seeking to recruit Consultant Psychiatrists to work in newly transformed Integrated Community Mental Health Teams (ICMHTs) across Leeds. The role is focused on community‑based care for adults with severe mental illness and complex needs. Post holders have no inpatient responsibility.

Key responsibilities

• Regular clinical reviews, hub meetings, core team meetings and daily huddles.
• Advise and guide primary care and referral pathways, including CPA framework and Approved Clinician status.
• Act as Responsible Clinician for services under the MHA 1983, including complex prescribing and review.
• Collaborate with local mental health providers, local authority professionals and statutory organisations for safe care and risk management.
• Lead multidisciplinary community teams, provide protected clinical supervision to trainees and SAS doctors, and contribute to clinical leadership structures.
• Work intensively and assertively with the client group and be an active contributor to the multidisciplinary community team.
• Engage with other services within the Trust and other Trusts in the integrated care system.

Qualifications

• MBChB and MRCPsych; CCT or CESR in general adult psychiatry.

Experience and Skills

• Evidence of ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of previous leadership experience and/or motivation in developing medical leadership.

Person Specification

Applicants must meet all statutory requirements for NHS roles and have a valid NHS Primary Care Practitioner (PCP) record.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to confirm no relevant convictions.