Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychiatry of Learning Disability

Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychiatry of Learning Disability

The closing date is 03 August 2026

The psychiatry of learning disability team is an integral part of the Leeds Learning Disability Service, providing mental health input and consultation for adults with a learning disability across Leeds. Children with a learning disability are the responsibility of community paediatric and CAMHS services.

This 0.9 WTE replacement post forms part of an established group of 3 (2.9 WTE) consultant psychiatrists within Leeds who work with adults with a learning disability. The post is advertised as substantive or with the option for a fixed term role up to 23 months by agreement. Please specify on application if you wish to apply for a fixed term Trust locum role. The supporting medical staff across the Leeds Learning Disability Service currently consists of 2 core trainees, 3 Specialty Doctors and a less than fulltime GP. A 0.5 WTE Speciality Doctor with CCT in LD supports the post holder. Leeds also has three funded higher specialist trainee posts for the psychiatry of learning disability. Applications to be a core trainer and /or a higher trainer will be supported as appropriate.

Main duties of the job

This is a community based LD post based at Asket House in Seacroft. The main duties are to provide senior medical input into the assessment and review of the mental health of those with LD across the East and North East of Leeds. This includes holistic assessment, ongoing review to prevent admission, liaison with stakeholders, communication with family and carers and working as part of an integrated MDT.

Job responsibilities

Leeds Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a 9 PA Consultant Psychiatrist for People with Learning Disability. There is an additional PA available if the postholder wishes to become the Medical Lead. Other additional PAs for service delivery or other responsibilities may be available e.g. Medical education roles or sessions of clinical work in other areas across the Trust e.g. The neurodevelopmental service. Please enquire on application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBChB and CCT in LD

Skills

• Excellent communication and skills that can improve the experience of those with mental health problems and LD.

Experience

• Experience in working with LD psychiatry essential.

Values-based

• Tell 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 Check

This 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.

Benefits

Working for LYPFT includes excellent 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.

About Us

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. It also provides specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. The trust is a teaching centre with strong links to local universities and a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.