Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychiatry of Learning DisabilityConsultant

Social network you want to login/join with: Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychiatry of Learning Disability – Leeds Client: Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Location: Leeds, United Kingdom Job Category: Other EU work permit required: Yes Job Reference: 7b7698a2e073 Job Views: 5 Posted: 02.06.2025 Expiry Date: 17.07.2025 Job Description: We are seeking 2 Consultant Psychiatrists to join our well-established MDT and Senior Leadership Team in the acute adult inpatient service at LYPFT. The Consultants will work within mutually agreed timetables to be the Responsible Clinician, working with the MDT to assess, review, prescribe, formulate, and treat inpatients, most of whom are detained under the MHA. LYPFT has a strong record in teaching and training medical students and junior doctors, offering excellent opportunities for clinical and medical leadership development. Main duties include leading inpatient management, working alongside a large MDT, and supporting by a full-time Specialty Doctor, Higher Trainee, Core Trainee, and Foundation Year Doctor. The role is integral to the ward\’s medical and clinical leadership. We are committed to providing high-quality patient care, promoting a stigma-free environment, and improving lives for those with learning disabilities and mental health issues. Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust aims to deliver outstanding mental health and learning disability services, supporting staff development and patient safety. The Trust offers a revised starting salary, benefits supporting work-life balance, relocation support, annual leave, on-site parking, cycle-to-work schemes, and health & wellbeing benefits. The post is a 10 PA role plus a 1% out-of-hours on-call duty category. Flexible working options are available, including condensed hours and considerations for personal responsibilities. Support includes coaching, academic teaching, NHS leadership opportunities, study leave, and development days. Qualifications include GMC registration or within 6 months of CCT/CESR, current AC approval, and RCPsych membership. Essential experience involves working with working-age adults in psychiatry, teaching, and clinical audit/service evaluation skills. Excellent communication skills are required. #J-18808-Ljbffr