Consultant General Adult Liaison Psychiatry

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Basingstoke is seeking a Consultant in General Adult Liaison Psychiatry to provide clinical leadership in a multidisciplinary setting. Responsibilities include assessing adults with complex mental health needs, training, and participating in service development. Candidates should hold GMC registration and have experience in adult psychiatry. This role offers 10 PAs with opportunities for career development and collaboration within a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive CPD support

Mentoring for new consultants

Opportunities for service development

Qualifications

• Must have GMC registration and be licensed to practice in the UK.
• Experience in adult psychiatry and managing complex mental health needs.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership in liaison psychiatry.
• Perform expert assessments and management of adults in various settings.
• Participate in service planning and deliver training.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mental health assessment

Team collaboration

Risk management

Training and supervision

Education

GMC registration

Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval

Approved Clinician (AC) approval

Job description

This Consultant in General Adult Liaison Psychiatry post is based at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, providing senior clinical leadership within a busy, well established liaison psychiatry service. The role delivers expert assessment and management of adults presenting with complex mental health needs across the Emergency Department, Acute Medical Unit and inpatient wards. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the consultant provides clinical oversight, supports MDT decision making, leads on risk management, and acts as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act.

The post includes 10 PAs (7.5 DCC, 2.5 SPA), with opportunities for teaching, supervision of trainees, service development, governance, and participation in the Trust's academic programme. The service has strong links with acute hospital teams, community mental health services, and specialist support teams. The consultant contributes to pathway development, quality improvement, and meeting CORE24 standards. On call commitment is approximately 1:10 as second senior on call.

The Trust offers comprehensive CPD support, mentoring for new consultants, and a collaborative working environment within a newly integrated healthcare organisation committed to high-quality, patient centred care.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake timely administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
• To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively.
• To participate in service and business planning activity for the service.
• To participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.
• To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician (AC) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct.
• To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation.
• To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services.
• To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the Medical Director and in accordance with the Trust's personnel policies and procedures.
• To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post-holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are compliant with the Working Time Directive.
• To comply with the Trust's agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services.

About the Trust

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.