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Job overview
Leeds & York partnership are seeking Trust Locum Psychiatrists to join our Acute Male Inpatient service on Ward 3 Becklin Centre.
Working as a locum doctor in the Trust offers flexibility in that it is an opportunity to familiarise yourself with LYPFT and provides Consultant experience whilst considering substantive options. All out Trust locum positions will be advertised substantively too. These posts do not require you to attend an AAC, but there will be a formal interview process. The terms and conditions are the same as for a substantively recruited Consultant and there is flexibility in length of appointment of between 6 to 23 months. A variety of posts are available across many specialities.
The posts attract a competitive starting salary for newly qualified consultants commencing on point 5 of the consultant pay scale, annual leave.
Main duties of the job
We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.
All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team [email protected]
Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.
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.
So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of being able to work well in MDT setting; leadership skills required
Experience
Essential
- Experience in relevant specialist area essential
values-based
Desirable
- Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
- Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help.
- Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB; MRCPsych, CCT in relevant specialist area (or within 6 months of obatining), AC and s12 approved (or within 3 months of obtaining)
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This advert is for Trust Locum Consultant Psychiatrist with Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Leeds, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is £120,249 - £150,569 Per Annum Pro Rata. The contract type is 23 months (Fixed term for 23 months). The application deadline is 10 Jul 2026.
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