Overview

We are seeking to recruit Consultant Psychiatrists to work in the newly transformed Integrated CMHTs across the city. Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of specialist mental health and learning disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist services across York, the Yorkshire and Humber region, and some highly specialised national services.

The newly transformed community service has been designed following the NHS Long Term Plan which seeks to address gaps in care provision and ensure that people experiencing severe mental illness and difficulties get the care they need.

Mental Health Service Principles

• People can have a good‑quality assessment at whatever point they present.
• Interventions for mental health problems are readily available and accessible at the location most appropriate to people’s needs.
• Care can be stepped up where or when more specialist ca...