Consultant Psychiatrist - CAU & Police Pathways Service

Consultant Psychiatrist - CAU & Police Pathways Service

Closing date: 03 March 2026
Location: Crisis Assessment Unit & Police Pathways Service (S136 Suite & Street Triage), Becklin Centre, Leeds
Contract: Permanent (Fixed term 12 month applications also welcome)

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Consultant Psychiatrist to support our Crisis Resolution Intensive Support Service (CRISS). This specialist role will provide medical leadership within the CAU and Police Pathways services at the Becklin Centre, working closely with the existing CRISS team and the Street Triage and 136 suites.

Main Duties

• Provide senior medical leadership and clinical oversight for the CAU and Police Pathways services.
• Conduct Section 136 assessments, brief CAU admissions and support the Street Triage team.
• Collaborate with the CRISS team to ensure seamless admission, transfer and discharge processes across the East, South and West localities.
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams to support crisis resolution and recovery focused care for adults with acute mental health needs.
• Participate in service development, quality improvement initiatives and adherence to Core Fidelity Standards for Crisis Resolution services.

Person Specification Qualifications

• MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (or equivalent qualification).
• Approved Clinician/Responsible Clinician status or commitment to achieve within 3 months of appointment.

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge and experience within the specialty of psychiatric crisis care.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision making ability.
• Capability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly CRB) will be required.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary and pension scheme.
• Annual leave of 27-33 days and flexible working arrangements.
• Comprehensive staff wellbeing and development programmes.
• Relocation support up to £8,000.

Leeds is a vibrant, culturally rich city offering excellent transport links, affordable living costs and a dynamic professional environment.

To apply, please submit your application by 03 March 2026. The Trust can only sponsor registered healthcare practitioners for this role; support workers and other non practitioner roles are not sponsored.

Equal Opportunities

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. This role is not subject to any visa sponsorship unless specified above.

Important Note

Applications are considered on a strict "first come, first served" basis. The application deadline is 03 March 2026. All applicants will be notified of the outcome via the application platform.