Consultant Psychiatrist – General Adult Liaison (Brighton)

NHS; Brighton; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Brighton is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for their Mental Health Liaison Team. The role involves providing specialist assessments and treatment, ensuring continuity of care, and developing new care pathways. Ideal candidates will have a medical degree, GMC registration, and experience in mental health. This position offers a competitive Recruitment and Retention payment and opportunities for flexible working, alongside a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Recruitment and Retention payment of £25,000

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• On the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of appointment.
• Approved clinician status or able to achieve within three months of appointment.
• Approved under S12 or able to achieve within three months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist medical and psychiatric assessment and treatment to patients.
• Support the wider nursing team and deliver continuity of care.
• Develop and implement new care pathways and integrated psychiatric care.
• Teach and train undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Skills

Excellent knowledge in the specialty and bio-psycho-social clinical skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Ability to work with both general adult and older adult patients

Ability to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training

Active participation in clinical audit and quality improvement

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Brighton is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for their Mental Health Liaison Team. The role involves providing specialist assessments and treatment, ensuring continuity of care, and developing new care pathways. Ideal candidates will have a medical degree, GMC registration, and experience in mental health. This position offers a competitive Recruitment and Retention payment and opportunities for flexible working, alongside a supportive and collaborative environment.