At Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT), we put people at the heart of everything we do. Our greatest strength is the diverse group of individuals who work and volunteer with us.

We recruit based on values, recognising that lived experience is a strength. We look for potential, not perfection, because we know that great care comes from people who are compassionate, act with integrity, and bring a wide range of perspectives.

By supporting our staff to be their best, we can provide high-quality care to those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities, and neurodiversity, helping people live fulfilling lives and making our teams feel purposeful, happy and valued.

Our People Plan sets out what everyone at LYPFT can expect from the Trust and from each other. It’s our commitment to creating a welcoming, inclusive and supportive workplace. Read more – Our People Plan.

LATEST JOBS

• Benefits of working for us
• Looking after our people: Our wellbeing support offer
• Reward and Recognition at LYPFT
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at LYPFT

Benefits of working for us

• The NHS pension scheme – it’s still one of the best around.
• Generous annual leave entitlements – 27 days as standard, rising to 33 days with 10 years’ service* plus bank holidays.
• Enhancements to your basic pay – if you work in a 24 hour/7 day week shift pattern.
• Family and carer-friendly work policies – if you are a carer or look after children.
• We’ll support your career development – we have a diverse range of services, which means you can access a wide range of experiences.
• Excellent access to generous benefit schemes – car leases, childcare vouchers, health service discounts* and financial wellbeing support.
• You’ll get access to our chaplaincy’s spiritual and pastoral care.

Our people’s wellbeing is our priority, and we want to support all to feel safe, healthy and well both physically and psychologically.

Looking after our people: Our wellbeing support offer

Wellbeing Assessment is a routine part of your professional development plan.

Staff programmes including yoga, football team and staff smokefree service

Occupational Health is a distinct branch of preventative healthcare that specialises in the relationship between work and health.

• Fast Track Physiotherapy with our in-house therapist
• Fast Track appointments for work-related stress and menopause
• Access to regular physical health checks

Employee Assistance Programme: Independent of the Trust and the NHS, it offers help and support with a range of work, family, and personal issues.

• 24/7 support for yourself and your immediate family for: Legal information, housing concerns, childcare support, retirement, bereavement, stress and anxiety, relationship advice, tax information, domestic abuse, alcohol and drug misuse.
• Counselling and extensive CBT programmes
• Access to free legal advice

Confidential support – through our Freedom To Speak Up Guardian network and our Chaplaincy service.

Wellbeing hubs – offer intensive individual help for burnout, stress and trauma alongside a staff support line.

Critical Incident Support (CRISSP) – a team of staff specifically trained to offer post-incident peer support meetings to colleagues and teams involved in critical incidents. They offer confidential, practical, emotional and social support at times of work-related crisis.

Leeds Recovery College – Provides free workshops, courses, and training to explore, improve and maintain our mental health and wellbeing. These include:

• Wellness Recovery Action Plan workshops.
• Staff retreats – topics include: Know your values, Create healthy boundaries, Your body talks, Are you listening, and Choosing happiness and self-care.
• Mindfulness session – sound baths and creative craft sessions.

Visit the Leeds Recovery College page.

Welfare Officer – Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMVS) offers help to any staff member needing support during stressful and uncertain times.

Financial wellbeing support – a range of financial support offers include:

• Money Buddies – a scheme that can help you save money, increase your income, and advise in times of financial hardship.
• Wage Stream – gives you access to a percentage of your pay whenever needed.
• Financial Support Fund – a dedicated fund designed to support staff who may be struggling due to the cost-of-living crisis with a one off payment.
• Salary Finance – access to loans, budget planner and saving calculator

Reward and Recognition at LYPFT

We Value and Celebrate Our People

At Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT), we believe that recognising and rewarding our colleagues is essential to creating a positive and supportive workplace. It’s a key part of the NHS People Promise:

“A simple thank you for our day-to-day work, formal recognition for our dedication, and fair salary for our contribution.”

Our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we’re committed to making sure everyone feels valued, appreciated, and empowered to thrive.

Our Reward and Recognition Hub

We’ve created a dedicated Reward and Recognition Hub to bring together a range of initiatives that celebrate the contributions of individuals and teams across the Trust. Whether it’s a small gesture or a formal award, we want to make recognition part of everyday life.

Celebrating Success

We offer a variety of ways to recognise and celebrate achievements, including:

• Individual of the Month and Team of the Month awards
• Our annual Big Thank You events
• Everyday appreciation through peer-to-peer recognition

Recognition is more than just saying “thank you”, it’s about celebrating the positive impact you make and the values you bring to life in your role. And it’s not just leaders who say thanks, your colleagues can too.

Spotlight: Our Recognition Platform

Our Spotlight platform makes it easy to share appreciation. Whether it’s a quick thank you, a message of congratulations, or a shout-out for a job well done, Spotlight helps us stay connected and celebrate each other.

Through Spotlight, you can also access:

• A wide range of discounts and cashback offers
• A dedicated wellbeing hub
• Ecards, shout-outs, and special acknowledgements

Let’s Celebrate Each Other

When we take time to recognise the great work happening around us, we strengthen our teams, our culture, and our Trust. Let’s make recognition a habit, because when you do something great, everyone should know about it.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at LYPFT

At Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT), we are proud to serve the diverse communities of Leeds and York. We are committed to eliminating discrimination, promoting equality of opportunity, and creating an inclusive environment for everyone, both those who use our services and those who work with us.

Our Commitment

We aim to:

• Deliver inclusive, person-centred services that reflect the needs of our communities
• Ensure everyone is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness
• Build a workforce that represents the people we serve
• Remove barriers and challenge discrimination in all its forms

We actively promote equity and inclusion for people with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Embedding Inclusion in Everything We Do

As a provider of mental health and learning disability services, we understand the harm caused by stigma and discrimination. That’s why we are committed to:

• Promoting recovery and social inclusion
• Challenging stigma
• Creating a fair and supportive working environment for all staff

Our five-year strategy, ‘Improving the Health and Lives of the Communities We Serve: 2025–2030,’ places equality, diversity, and fairness at its heart.

How We Deliver on Our Promise

We use the Equality Delivery System (EDS2), a national NHS framework, to assess our performance and identify areas for improvement. We also meet our legal duties under the Equality Act 2010 by ensuring our services are accessible and inclusive.

Some of the ways we do this include:

• Training and development to build knowledge and embed inclusive practices across the Trust
• Monitoring workforce and service user data to identify and address inequalities
• Supporting inclusion through vocational, financial, and social initiatives for people accessing our services

Championing Inclusion Through Staff Networks

We believe that lived experience and diverse voices are essential to driving change. Our staff networks and ambassadors play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture:

• Cultural Inclusion Ambassadors– Advocating for inclusion and amplifying underrepresented voices
• Disability and Wellbeing Network (DaWN)– Supporting staff with disabilities and long-term conditions
• Rainbow Alliance– Our LGBTQ+ staff network
• Workforce Race Equality Network (WREN)– Promoting racial equity and inclusion

Further information on Equality and diversity at LYPFT.