Locum Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist | East London NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a consultant psychiatrist to join the Adult Mental Health Directorate on a fixed-term basis. The role involves providing consultant-led assessments in A&E, offering clinical leadership, and delivering training programs. Candidates should have experience in psychiatric care and a commitment to improving patient outcomes. Closing date for applications is August 25, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in psychiatric assessment and management.
• Clinical leadership experience will be beneficial.
• Ability to train and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessments and manage mental health service users in A&E.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to the team.
• Conduct training and educational sessions.

Job description

This is an opportunity to join the Adult Mental Health Directorate in Newham on a 12 month fixed-term post. The post has become available due to the substantive post-holder taking a sabbatical. The post holder will work alongside two other liaison consultant psychiatrists in the Newham Mental Health Liaison and Psychological Medicine Service. A service for adults of working age and older adults at Newham University Hospital, providing a comprehensive ageless liaison psychiatry service across A&E and inpatient settings.

The successful candidate will be expected to deliver:
• Consultant led assessment and management of service users with mental health needs attending A&E and admitted to wards at Newham University Hopsital.
• Effective clinical leadership.
• Advice and consultation to colleagues.
• Training and education.
• Effective supervision.

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations

Please see JD (Job Description) and PS (Personal Specification) for full details of role requirements.


This advert closes on Monday 25 Aug 2025