Overview
In this role you contribute as a Specialty Doctor within the LPOP team to support older patients across hospital and community settings. You will develop your clinical role alongside a framework of education, appraisal, and mentorship, with protected time for professional development. You provide assessments, clinical advice, and initial management plans while supporting MDT collaboration and education for staff. The position offers strong ties to a teaching trust culture and opportunities towards CESR or higher training.
Pay / Benefits
- Wellbeing support
- 27–33 days annual leave
- Flexible working
- Remote working arrangements
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Career development and training support
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments on older patients in hospital wards
- Provide clinical advice and contribute to initial management plans
- Support emergency cover and teaching/training for hospital staff
- Join a multi-disciplinary team with nurses, management, and support staff
- Collaborate with integrated Mental Health Service components (inpatient, community, memory service)
- Engage in professional development activities, peer support, and appraisal processes
- Participate in the Trust-wide teaching programme and SAS activities
- Ensure compliance with Section 12 requirements and annual medical appraisal
Key requirements
- MBBS/MBChB or equivalent and GMC registration
- Section 12 Approval
- Recent clinical experience (within 12 months)
- 4 years whole-time equivalent doctor experience with 2 years in psychiatry
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience working within an MDT
- UK registration currently required
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork in MDTs
- Professionalism and empathy
- Willingness to engage in continuous learning
- MDT collaboration
- Clinical assessment and management planning
Psychiatry Specialty Doctor in Leeds employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
