Location:Leeds, West Yorkshire
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary (£): £105,390 – £131,964 per annum
About Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing high-quality mental health and learning disability services. They strive to create a supportive, rewarding environment for their employees, emphasizing simplicity, integrity, and care.
Job Details
Benefits
- Relocation Support: Up to £8,000, subject to conditions.
- Annual Leave: Generous leave entitlement as per Consultant contract.
- Health & Wellbeing: On-site parking, cycle-to-work scheme, car leasing options, and various health benefits.
- Professional Development: Access to coaching, mentoring, and NHS leadership opportunities. Includes generous study leave allowance and development programs.
Requirements
- Qualifications: MBBS, CCT or CESR in Forensic or WAA psychiatry, or inclusion on the GMC specialist register within the next 6 months.
- Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication. Team-oriented with a strong commitment to patient care.
Salary Details
- Starting salary at £105,390, with progression up to £131,964 depending on experience.
About the Role
This Consultant Psychiatrist role in Forensic Psychiatry involves providing clinical leadership on a male low secure ward. The successful candidate will manage acute mental illness, risk, and pathway decisions for up to 12 inpatients. Responsibilities also include teaching, training, and supervising junior staff, participating in the on-call rota, and contributing to system-based improvements in patient safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical care and leadership for male inpatients on a low secure ward.
- Conduct risk assessments and manage pathways, including potential discharges.
- Supervise and train junior medical staff.
- Participate in on-call duties as part of the general adult psychiatry rota.
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience in caregiving.
