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Senior Psychiatrist in Forensic Services

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Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are seeking a committed and passionate Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in forensic psychiatry to join our team within a low secure male mental health acute assessment and treatment unit. This position has been created as part of a restructuring initiative aimed at enhancing our clinical services.

The role will involve a clinical commitment of 7.5 direct patient care hours alongside 2.5 hours dedicated to supporting professional activities.

Key Responsibilities

Are you dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care? We invite you to contribute to our mission of eliminating stigma and enhancing the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges and learning disabilities.

At Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT), we pride ourselves on providing high-quality mental health and learning disability services. Our core values of simplicity, integrity, and compassion guide our efforts to support those in need.

The Trust's strategic framework is built around three fundamental priorities:

  • Delivering exceptional care that enhances lives
  • Creating a rewarding and supportive work environment
  • Utilizing resources effectively to ensure sustainable service delivery

As part of our medical workforce, we are committed to offering outstanding secondary care mental health services, ensuring our service users feel safe and receive the latest evidence-based care from a motivated and compassionate team.

About the Trust

LYPFT has introduced an enhanced starting salary for newly appointed consultants, beginning at £105,390 at pay point YC72 point 04.

We also provide a comprehensive range of benefits designed to promote a healthy work-life balance and support your overall well-being, including:

  • Generous relocation package (if applicable)
  • Annual leave as per Consultant contract terms
  • On-site parking facilities
  • Cycle to work and car leasing options
  • A variety of Health & Wellbeing initiatives

This position encompasses 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) along with a 1% availability for out-of-hours on-call responsibilities.

In addition to financial relocation support (up to £8,000*), we are eager to understand your needs for flexibility. Whether you seek condensed hours or have specific personal commitments, we encourage open dialogue.

What We Offer:

  • A supportive and collegial work environment
  • Personalized coaching and mentoring opportunities
  • Weekly academic teaching sessions
  • Access to NHS Leadership and Development programs, including opportunities for appraiser roles and educational development
  • Annual Medical Leadership development event
  • Generous study leave provisions (averaging 10 days per year, with up to 30 days over three years and a budget of £1,000 annually)

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

  • Hold RC responsibilities for up to 12 male inpatients under both restricted and unrestricted sections of the Mental Health Act
  • Conduct access assessments for the West Yorkshire secure provider collaborative
  • Provide risk assessment and management guidance to colleagues in acute services
  • Anticipate conducting approximately two assessments per month
  • Offer strong clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team to stabilize acute mental health conditions and manage associated risks. Service users may have various pathways, including remission to prison, transfer to rehabilitation, or direct discharge to the community
  • Deliver high-quality, efficient, and effective care in a trauma-informed collaborative manner
  • Educate, train, and supervise junior medical staff and other professionals
  • Adhere to the standards set by the GMC and the Royal College of Psychiatrists
  • Participate in the Leeds and York Partnership Foundation Trust general adult on-call rota, serving as third on-call

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:

  • MBBS
  • CCT or CESR in Forensic or WAA psychiatry (with relevant experience) or anticipated inclusion on the GMC specialist register within six months
  • Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
  • Approved under Section 12 (2)
  • Approved Clinician status (may be anticipated within three months)

Skills and Experience
Essential:

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team

Academic Skills
Essential:

  • Active engagement in audit and quality improvement initiatives

All attachments will be accessible upon application.