Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry - Liaison

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Chilworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist to join the Southampton Liaison Psychiatry Team. In this dynamic role, you will provide expert psychiatric care in a general hospital setting while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers opportunities for continuing professional development, leadership, and a supportive working environment. We're looking for a forward-thinking psychiatrist who can make a lasting impact on patient care and engage in innovative service delivery.

Benefits

Support with housing costs and relocation assistance up to £8,000

NHS Leadership and Development opportunities

Educational, training, and research opportunities

Qualifications

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council is essential.
• MRCPsych or equivalent qualifications are required.
• Must be eligible for Specialist Register inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert psychiatric care in a general hospital.
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and consultations.

Education

Full Registration with the General Medical Council

MRCPsych or recognised equivalent

Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register

CCT in general adult psychiatry

Approved under section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983

Job description

Exciting Opportunity: Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist with the Southampton Liaison Psychiatry Team

Are you an experienced psychiatrist looking to make a lasting impact in a dynamic and rewarding role? This is your chance to join the Southampton Liaison Psychiatry Team within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, as a Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist. In this 10 Programmed Activities (PA) role, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast‑paced and diverse environment, providing expert psychiatric care to patients in a general hospital setting. As part of this high‑functioning team, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering comprehensive mental health assessments, consultations, and collaborative care for patients with a variety of mental health needs.

Key Highlights

• Diverse and Impactful Work: Work alongside multidisciplinary teams to manage a wide range of psychiatric conditions in a hospital setting, from complex medical illnesses to urgent mental health crises.
• Supportive Environment: Join a progressive, well‑resourced NHS Trust that encourages professional development and offers opportunities for both clinical and academic growth. Professional Development: The role offers significant opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD), research involvement, and the potential for leadership within a growing and dynamic service.

This is an exciting moment to join us as we seek forward‑thinking, dynamic changemakers to be part of our transformative journey. We are looking for leaders who will not only deliver exceptional clinical care across all our Mental Health Specialties but will also inspire innovation, bring fresh perspectives, and help us rethink how we deliver services.

General Adult Psychiatry – Liaison

• General Adult Psychiatry – Liaison

We understand that every clinician’s career aspirations are unique. That’s why we are open to discussing flexible career paths tailored to your personal and professional goals. Whether you’re interested in a blended job plan, a leadership role, or an opportunity to focus on education, training, or research, we are here to support your ambitions.

What We Offer

• Support with housing costs and relocation assistance of up to £8,000
• Pension alternative contribution policy
• NHS Leadership and Development opportunities, including the possibility to become a Medical Appraiser
• Educational, training and research opportunities
• Twice‑annual Medical Leadership Development Day
• At least 2.5 SPAs (pro‑rata)
• Opportunities to be a Clinical/Educational Supervisor
• Peer support group
• Personalised coaching and mentoring opportunities
• Weekly academic teaching

About us

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 Trust’s 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.

Job description

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone – if, as a potential candidate, you are concerned that a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or disability, please initially contact the Trust’s Recruitment team (details in the advert). The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk flexible working – all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council
• MRCPsych or recognised equivalent
• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 12 months of CCT at time of interview – CCT in general adult psychiatry
• Approved under section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983

Employer details

Employer name: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Princess Anne Hospital, Coxford Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 5YA

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