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Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
3 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Evidence of being able to work well in MDT; leadership skills required
- Experience
Predominant experience in general adult psychiatry is essential
- Qualifications
MBChB; MRCPsych, CCT in WAA psychiatry (or within 6 months), AC and s12 approved (or within 3 months)
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- values-based
Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
- values-based
Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help.
- values-based
Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a full time (10 PAs) Consultant Psychiatrist in the East CMHT service based at St Mary’s House. This vacancy is a result of a Consultant colleague’s retirement. Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of specialist mental health and learning disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist services across York, the Yorkshire and Humber region, and some highly specialised national services.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Consultant Psychiatrist Working Age Adult CMHT, East with Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Leeds, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is £123,672 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Oct 2026.
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