Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychiatry of Learning Disability

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking mental health service dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment, where your expertise in Learning Disability psychiatry will make a significant impact. With a focus on high-quality patient care, you'll collaborate with a motivated team to deliver evidence-based services. Enjoy excellent benefits, including flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and career development opportunities. This is your chance to be part of a leading provider in the field and contribute to meaningful change.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Relocation support (up to £8,000)

On-site parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Car leasing schemes

Wellbeing benefits

27-33 days annual leave

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include MBChB and GMC registration.
• Prior experience in Learning Disability psychiatry is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior medical input into assessments and reviews.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team primarily based at St Mary's House.

Skills

MDT working skills

Effective communication

Education

MBChB

GMC registration

CCT in Learning Disability Psychiatry

Job description

Job Summary

The psychiatry of learning disability team is an integral part of the Leeds Learning Disability Service, providing mental health input and consultation for adults with a learning disability across Leeds. Children with a learning disability are the responsibility of community paediatric and CAMHS services.

This 10 PA replacement post is part of an established group of consultant psychiatrists within Leeds working with adults with a learning disability. The post is advertised as substantive or with an option for a fixed-term role up to 23 months by agreement. The current medical staff includes 2 WTE core trainees and 3 Specialty Doctors (two x 0.5 WTE and one x 1.0 WTE). The 1.0 WTE Specialty Doctor supports the post holder and contributes to the Specialist Health Respite Service. All Specialty Doctors are experienced SAS doctors, with one being a CCT holder. Leeds also has three funded higher specialist trainee posts for psychiatry of learning disability. Applications to be a core or higher trainer will be supported.

Main Duties

Are you committed to providing high-quality patient care? We need your help to achieve our goals: to live free from stigma and discrimination, and to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities and mental health issues.

At Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT), we are committed to delivering high-quality care, providing a rewarding and supportive work environment, and using resources effectively to sustain services.

We aim to provide outstanding secondary mental health services, ensuring safety and evidence-based care delivered by motivated and compassionate staff who are supported to grow professionally.

About Us

LYPFT is the main provider of mental health and learning disability services in Leeds, with additional specialist inpatient services in York and nationally specialized services. As a teaching trust with strong university links, we are a centre of excellence for education, research, and development.

Benefits include excellent wellbeing support, 27-33 days annual leave, flexible and remote working, NHS Pension Scheme, career development opportunities, and various discounts and schemes.

Our bank department offers roles in nursing, allied health, healthcare support, and administration, with permanent staff automatically enrolled.

Applicants requiring a visa should note that the Trust sponsors for registered healthcare practitioners only; sponsorship for other roles is not available.

Details

Date posted: 07 May 2025

Salary: £114,894 to £139,882 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Location: St Mary's Hospital, Leeds LS12 3QE

Job Description & Responsibilities

This is a 10 PA post plus a 1% category B out-of-hours on-call duty. Benefits include relocation support (up to £8,000), annual leave, on-site parking, cycle-to-work and car leasing schemes, and wellbeing benefits.

We support flexible working arrangements, including condensed hours and considerations for caring responsibilities. Additional PAs for service delivery or other roles (e.g., Clinical Tutor, medical lead) may be available upon enquiry.

Key duties include providing senior medical input into assessments, reviews, liaison, and working within an MDT, primarily based at St Mary’s House in Armley, covering the West and South Leeds areas.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential): MBChB, GMC registration, CCT in LD

Experience (Essential): Prior experience in LD psychiatry, interest and experience in teaching LD training

Skills (Essential): MDT working skills and effective communication

Other Requirements

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

St Mary's Hospital, Leeds LS12 3QE

Website: https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/