Consultant Psychiatrist Male Inpatient

Job summaryThe successful applicant will provide additional medical and clinical leadership to the acute inpatient ward in an established acute care pathway team based on Ward 3 Becklin Centre which is a 22 bedded male unit. Ward 3 along with Ward 4 Becklin and Ward 4 Newsam make up the Male Acute Inpatient Service and the Specialist, alongside the Consultant Psychiatrist is expected to be a key member of that leadership team which ensures high quality standards of care are established, monitored and further developed, within a culture of learning and improvement, which enables all staff to work effectively alongside men with acute mental health problems to best meet their needs.Following a recent workload review, the acute wards have moved to a model where there are two Approved Clinicians per ward - a fulltime Consultant Psychiatrist and either a MPAC, a less than fulltime Consultant or a Specialist Psychiatrist.Main duties of the jobWe 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. About usThe Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles(this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa. DetailsDate posted04 August 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 123,672 to 150,569 a year Per Annum Pro Rata ContractPermanentWorking pattern Part-time Reference number173-41326-MEDJob locationsBecklin CentreAlma StreetLeedsLS9 7BEUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read theCandidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply. Job description Job responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read theCandidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialMBChB; MRCPsych, CCT in relevant specialist area (or within 6 months of obatining), AC and s12 approved (or within 3 months of obtaining) Skills EssentialEvidence of being able to work well in MDT setting; leadership skills required Experience EssentialExperience in relevant specialist area essential Values-based DesirableTell 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. Person Specification Qualifications EssentialMBChB; MRCPsych, CCT in relevant specialist area (or within 6 months of obatining), AC and s12 approved (or within 3 months of obtaining) Skills EssentialEvidence of being able to work well in MDT setting; leadership skills required Experience EssentialExperience in relevant specialist area essential Values-based DesirableTell 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.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameLeeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressBecklin CentreAlma StreetLeedsLS9 7BEUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameLeeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressBecklin CentreAlma StreetLeedsLS9 7BEUnited KingdomEmployer's website