Consultant Psychiatrist — Acute Hospital Liaison & Leadership

Avon And Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership Nhs Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health trust in Swindon is seeking two Consultants to join their Acute Hospital Liaison Service. The role demands clinical leadership, diagnostic, and treatment advice for mental health patients, with a focus on collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should have a background in general adult, dual trained, or older adult psychiatry. This position offers a significant teaching role and flexibility in session arrangement to meet service needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health care, ideally with adult and older adult populations.
• Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic and treatment advice for patients.
• Support the team with clinical leadership and service improvement.
• Train and mentor general hospital staff on mental health.

Skills

Leadership skills

Diagnostic and treatment knowledge

Teaching and training abilities

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Medical degree with psychiatry specialization

Job description

A regional mental health trust in Swindon is seeking two Consultants to join their Acute Hospital Liaison Service. The role demands clinical leadership, diagnostic, and treatment advice for mental health patients, with a focus on collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should have a background in general adult, dual trained, or older adult psychiatry. This position offers a significant teaching role and flexibility in session arrangement to meet service needs.