Trust Locum Consultant Psychiatrist
The closing date is 23 November 2025
Job summary
Leeds & York partnership are seeking Trust Locum Psychiatrists to join various teams across the Trust.
These posts offer an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic organisation.
Working as a locum doctor in the Trust offers flexibility in that it is an opportunity to familiarise yourself with LYPFT and provides Consultant experience whilst considering substantive options. All out Trust locum positions will be advertised substantively too. These posts do not require you to attend an AAC, but there will be a formal interview process. The terms and conditions are the same as for a substantively recruited Consultant and there is flexibility in length of appointment of between 6 to 23 months. A variety of posts are available across many specialities.
The posts attract a competitive starting salary for newly qualified consultants commencing on point 5 of the consultant pay scale, annual leave.
Main duties of the job
The vacancies available are:
CMHT - Working Age Adult (both full and less than fulltime across all localities)
Crisis Assessment Unit/s136/street triage
Leeds Forensic Services (community and inpatient)
York Forensic Services (inpatient)
Acute Male Inpatients (less than fulltime at 5 PAs)
Community Learning Disabilities
CAMHs inpatients at Red Kite View
Please state on the application form which service (s) you are interested in.
For fulltime posts we would also consider applications for less than fulltime working.
Job descriptions are available for each posts and can be accessed by contacting the Medical Directorate on: medicaldirectorateadmin.lypft.nhs.net
About us
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic 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.
We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.
Applicants should be aware that individuals 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). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Details
Date posted
31 October 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£119,490 to £145,478 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for part time)
Contract
Locum
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
173-51025-MED
Job locations
St Marys House
Leeds
LS9 7BE
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Marys House
Leeds
LS9 7BE
Employer's website
https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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