Consultant Psychiatrist Acute Male Ward

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking two less than full-time Consultant Psychiatrists to enhance their acute inpatient service. This role involves providing medical leadership and collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high-quality care for patients with complex mental health needs. The successful candidates will work alongside a full-time Consultant, sharing responsibilities for a defined bed base, and will play a vital role in minimizing out-of-area admissions. With a focus on employee wellbeing and professional development, this position offers a dynamic environment to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Employee Wellbeing Support

27-33 Days Annual Leave

Flexible Working

NHS Pension Scheme

Career Development Opportunities

Training Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in acute mental healthcare and managing complex cases.
• Strong leadership skills in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and expertise in acute inpatient service.
• Conduct structured MDT reviews and manage bed base effectively.

Skills

Clinical Expertise in Psychiatry

Assessment and Management of Mental Health

Team Collaboration

Decision-Making Skills

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist Training in Psychiatry

Job description

Job Summary

Following a review of workload and processes across the inpatient pathway, 3 additional posts have been created in the acute IP service in LYPFT, where each ward will be staffed by a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist and either a Multi-Professional Approved Clinician (MPAC, e.g., Nurse Consultant) or a less than full-time Consultant Psychiatrist. The successful applicants will provide additional medical and clinical leadership to the acute inpatient service across the Becklin and the Newsam centres.

We are seeking two less than full-time Consultant Psychiatrists to work alongside a full-time Consultant on the male wards - Ward 3 Becklin and Ward 4 Newsam.

The bed base will be shared proportionately between the two Consultants so that the full-time post holder does not hold responsibility for more than 16 beds at any one time (except for short periods when providing cover). Ward 5 (a female acute ward) already operates under a similar model with a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist and an MPAC.

Main Duties of the Job

Each acute ward accepts admissions from across Leeds. Bed occupancy is likely to be above 90%, with most patients detained. Common co-morbidities include substance misuse and personality disorder. The primary reasons for admission are relapse of psychotic illness or mood disorder. The Consultant Psychiatrist will be responsible for their bed base, providing clinical expertise in assessment and management of this acutely unwell group. The day begins with the PIPA report-out meeting at 9am, a structured MDT review to establish daily tasks.

This model aims to reduce workload and share risk and complexity through collaborative expertise and opinion, especially in complex cases.

An important priority is to minimize out-of-area admissions and ensure local access to acute mental healthcare. Sound clinical decision-making within the MDT and effective liaison are essential components of this role.

About Us

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds, with additional specialist inpatient services in York and nationally. As a teaching trust linked with local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research, and development.

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

Our bank department offers roles across nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support, and administration. Permanent staff are automatically enrolled.

Applicants requiring a visa should note that the Trust provides sponsorship only for registered healthcare practitioners, not for Healthcare Support Workers. This is an essential requirement; roles cannot be offered without meeting sponsorship and visa criteria.