Consultant Psychiatrist

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Job overviewConsultant Psychiatrist – Crisis Resolution Intensive Support Service (CRISS) Location: West Crisis Resolution and Intensive Support Service, St Mary's Hospital, Armley, Leeds
Contract: Permanent (Fixed-term 12-month applications also welcome)
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a passionate and committed Consultant Psychiatrist to work within our Crisis Resolution Intensive Support Service (CRISS).
This post offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of working-age adults experiencing acute mental health challenges.
About the Role
The post holder will work alongside three Consultant Psychiatrists as part of the CRISS Team.
They will be based at the West CRISS locality at St Mary's Hospital, Armley, Leeds, with the flexibility to provide Consultant cover to other localities when required.
CRISS became operational in March 2019 and was further enhanced by a significant redesign project, with the new model launching in November 2024.
This innovative service adheres to the Core Fidelity Standards for Crisis Resolution services, developed by University College London and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
CRISS provides rapid assessment and intensive support for adults with acute mental health issues, emphasising recovery-focused holistic care.
Main duties of the jobAre you committed to providing high quality patient care?
We need you to help us achieve our goals; to live our lives free from stigma and discrimination; and to improve the lives of people with a learning disability and mental ill health.
Here at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT), we are an organisation committed to providing high quality care to improve health and lives and which seeks to provide outstanding mental health and learning disability services as an employer of choice, while maintaining the values of simplicity, integrity and care for those in need.
The Trust strategy is built upon three priorities:
Delivering great care that is high quality and improves livesProviding a rewarding and supportive place to workUsing resources to deliver effective and sustainable servicesAs a medical workforce, we provide outstanding secondary care mental health services that allow our service users to feel that they are safe and receiving the latest, high quality, evidence-based care, delivered by motivated, engaged and compassionate staff, who feel supported and enabled to grow in the workplace and the systems we provide.
Working for our organisationWe offer a wide range of benefits to help support a healthy work-life balance and support your overall health and wellbeing including:
Excellent relocation package (if applicable)Annual leave entitlement as per the terms and conditions of consultant contractOn-site parkingCycle to work & car leasing schemesWide-range of Health & Wellbeing benefitsThis is a 10 PA post plus a 1% category B availability for out of hours on-call duties.
As well as financial support for relocation (up to £8,000*), we want to understand what flexibility means to you.
Do you want to work condensed hours?
Do you have caring responsibilities?
Is there a certain day which you cannot work for personal reasons?
Then talk to us.
*subject to conditions.
What you will get:
Supportive and friendly colleaguesPersonalised coaching and mentoringWeekly academic teachingAccess to NHS leadership and development opportunities, including opportunity to become an appraiser and educational / training development opportunitiesGenerous study leave allowance (averaging 10 days per year and up to 30 days leave over 3 years with a budget of £1000 per annum)Career and pastoral support from consultant colleagues
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesLeeds Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a full time (10 PAs) Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry (Crisis Resolution and Intensive Support Service).
The work of the CRISS is considered within LYPFT to be integral to the smooth transfer to and from different parts of the acute pathway.
The post holder will be one of four Consultants providing acute care to patients under the Crisis Resolution Intensive Support Service (CRISS).
Although a city-wide service, the post holder will work primarily from the West area of the city, with a focus on facilitating early discharge from acute wards and overseeing the progression of patients through the home-based treatment pathway as an alternative to hospital admission via intensive support.
The Consultant will also play a key role in supporting and overseeing crisis and extended assessments in the community, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to formulate recovery-focused care plans.
This ensures that care is delivered at the right point in the acute pathway and at the right time.
The CRISS is made up of the three CRISS localities (East, West and South) and the Crisis Assessment Unit (CAU) / s136 component based at the Becklin Centre.
The s136 suite (currently 4 bedded) and 6 bedded mixed Crisis Assessment Unit (CAU) are also based at The Becklin Centre alongside the acute wards – 2 male and 2 female.
There is a further male ward and 10 bedded PICU at the Newsam Centre.
The CAU is designed for brief admissions (up to approx.
7 days) and is closely linked to the CRISS as one of the main points of referral into and transfer from.
There is an expectation that the CRISS team will liaise closely with the CAU to ensure timely entry and exit from these beds.
Additionally, the Leeds OASIS provides a new option within the existing LYPFT crisis pathway, offering an alternative to hospital admission for those that do not necessarily need a bed on an acute ward and for whom a homely environment may be more beneficial.
Although working primarily from the West base, the post holder will be expected to work flexibly when needed and when appropriate, for example assisting colleagues in other areas of the city when demand has outweighed resource, or if prior knowledge of a particular patient on the Crisis Assessment Unit or in the s136 suite means the post holder is the most appropriate person to see that individual.
As a core number of staff work from each locality each day, including medical colleagues, the need for flexible working across the city is infrequent and often minimised by good communication and liaison between CRISS colleagues.
About the TrustLeeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a leader in mental health services, serving a population of over 725,000 within Leeds.
We are committed to promoting mental health and wellbeing and delivering high-quality, safe, and recovery-oriented care.
We take pride in our excellent record in Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical Education and Training, consistently receiving positive feedback from Health Education England.
Our University of Leeds Core Psychiatry Training Course is highly successful, complemented by a weekly teaching programme and CPD opportunities through the Andrew Sims Centre.
Why Join Us?Comprehensive Benefits Package: As an NHS employer, we offer a competitive and flexible benefits package tailored to your needs.Relocation Package: We provide a relocation package of up to £8,000 to make your move to Leeds as seamless as possible.Commitment to Your Development: We aim to nurture your talent, support your professional growth, and help you achieve your career aspirations.Living in LeedsLeeds is a dynamic and culturally rich city offering a balance of vibrant city life and picturesque countryside.
Enjoy world-class museums, galleries, theatres, and a thriving retail scene, all just a short distance from the stunning Yorkshire Dales.
With excellent transport links, affordable living costs, and a reputation as one of the UK's most welcoming cities, Leeds is an ideal place to live and work.
Join UsThis is a fantastic opportunity for a consultant psychiatrist to be part of a forward-thinking team in a service that truly makes a difference.
We are looking for individuals who share our ambition to provide exceptional mental health services and are committed to delivering outstanding patient care.
Important InformationPlease note that all correspondence following your application will be managed via trac.jobs and the Trust's Resourcing Team.
Person specificationQualificationsMBChB or equivalent medical qualification.Fully registered with GMC and Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrist's Guidelines)Approved Clinician/Responsible Clinician status OR able to and committed to achieve with 3 months of appointmentKnowledge & ExperienceExcellent knowledge within specialtyCommunicationExcellent written and verbal communication skills
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