Psychiatry Specialty Doctor

Company: Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Job Summary

Are you a trainee who has finished core training, looking for your next challenge and want to step out of training? Or are you looking for a CESR programme?

Main Duties of the Job

  • Access to a bespoke SAS CPD training programme.
  • Study leave budget for CPD, conferences, workshops and courses.
  • Participation in internal weekly educational meetings with consultants and trainees.
  • Monthly clinical supervision with a consultant supervisor.
  • Support to pass the MRCPsych exams and to gain Section 12 approval if required.
  • Membership of a peer group and the SAS committee.
  • Two protected SPA sessions a week.
  • Possible emergency on‑call work if desirable.
  • Invitation to annual Medical Leadership Day.
  • Opportunity to apply for Trust medical leadership positions.
  • Active participation in the annual medical appraisal process.

Job Responsibilities

The post allows for increasing clinical autonomy in a service that offers exciting opportunities for SAS doctors in both research and teaching. The SAS doctor plays a vital role in the service, utilises and learns new psychological therapy skills, and benefits from plenty of career development opportunities.

Person Specification

  • Qualifications (Essential)
    • MBBS/MBChB or equivalent and GMC registration.
  • Experience (Essential)
    • Recent (within 12 months) clinical experience plus 4 years whole‑time equivalent work as a doctor with 2 years in psychiatry.
  • Communication skills (Essential)
    • Evidence of excellent communication skills.
  • Team working skills (Essential)
    • Evidence of experience working within an MDT.

Benefits

  • Competitive and flexible benefits package.
  • Relocation package up to £8,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Applicants 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). The Trust is unable to offer a role if you do not meet the Trust requirement for sponsorship and Home Office requirement for a visa.

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Posted: June 7th, 2026