Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for a permanent post, working within the expanding and dynamic Acute Liaison Psychiatry Service (ALPS) based at the heart of St James University Hospital A&E department. The ALPS team serves two hospital sites under Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust (LTHT); St James University Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary. The service receives all mental health referrals and delivers assessments to both acute hospitals Accident and Emergency Departments. In addition, the service model provides self-harm assessments to all the medical and surgical wards within the acute trust. The driver to provide the ALPS service model is to reduce admissions to the Clinical Decisions Units within Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust and to conduct more timely assessments to those admitted to medical inpatient areas of LTHT following an act of self-harm. Main duties of the job ALPS provide comprehensive mental health and risk assessments to those referred, following which plans are formulated. As a service we work closely with medical colleagues from LTHT to ensure continuity of care, effective communication and support and advice is provided across both trusts. We receive support from a part time consultant liaison psychiatrist who provides 2 weekly supervisions to the team. There is also an on-call rota of senior liaison psychiatrists and conduct both lone and joint assessments. As a service we also provide teaching sessions to non-mental health staff to provide a broader understanding and awareness regarding mental health presentations, in turn enabling them to respond to mental health needs more effectively. For this role you will be a compassionate and person-centred clinician who can carry out comprehensive mental health and risk assessments to a high standard through excellent communication and risk management skills and have the confidence to assess complex clinical issues in a busy, demanding yet rewarding environment. 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 an incredible 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 any individual requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only (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 14 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 173-25925-LPS Job locations Liaison Psychiatry - A&E Departments St James' University Hospital & Leeds General Infirmary Leeds LS9 7TF Job description Job responsibilities We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued. All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.netAttached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments. To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply. It is a desirable criteria that applicants will have a full UK driving licence and access to a car due to the travel required between sites - please confirm if you have this in your application. Job description Job responsibilities We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued. All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.netAttached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments. To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply. It is a desirable criteria that applicants will have a full UK driving licence and access to a car due to the travel required between sites - please confirm if you have this in your application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised professional qualification RMN, Social Worker, OT. Skills Essential Will maintain current specific professional and legal standards of practice in accordance with professional codes of conduct. Desirable Driving licence and access to a car for travel between sites Experience Essential Will be able to demonstrate a high level of understanding of the national and local mental health and social care agenda and be able contribute to service development initiatives. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised professional qualification RMN, Social Worker, OT. Skills Essential Will maintain current specific professional and legal standards of practice in accordance with professional codes of conduct. Desirable Driving licence and access to a car for travel between sites Experience Essential Will be able to demonstrate a high level of understanding of the national and local mental health and social care agenda and be able contribute to service development initiatives. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Liaison Psychiatry - A&E Departments St James' University Hospital & Leeds General Infirmary Leeds LS9 7TF Employer's website https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Liaison Psychiatry - A&E Departments St James' University Hospital & Leeds General Infirmary Leeds LS9 7TF Employer's website https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Liaison Psychiatry - A&E Departments, St James' University Hospital & Leeds General Infirmary, LS9 7TF Leeds, United Kingdom