Locum Liaison Consultant

Athona Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Liaison Consultant to work in an NHS Trust in London on a full-time, locum basis. This position offers flexibility in working hours to accommodate personal needs and is set in an inpatient setting focusing on General and Older Adult patients. Candidates must possess Liaison Consultancy Experience, along with Section 12 and AC status. Competitive pay rates between £115 and £125 are available, ensuring support for work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Rates

Flexible Working Opportunities

Access to Exclusive NHS Roles

Dedicated Consultant Support

Generous Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in providing clinical leadership alongside psychiatric colleagues.
• Ability to conduct assessments, diagnosis and formulation of patients.
• Must be compliant with the Working Time Directive.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversee handover meetings.
• Contribute to assessments of general adults and older adults.
• Maintain excellent records and ensure compliance of junior doctors.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Assessment and Diagnosis

Consultation Skills

Education

Liaison Consultancy Experience

Section 12 and AC Status

Job description

Job Title: Liaison Consultant, London

Specialty: Liaison
Band/Grade: Consultant
Location: London
Salary: £115 – £125

Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Locum Liaison Consultant to work with an NHS Trust in London. This full-time locum position is based in an Inpatient setting where you will be working with General and Older adult patients, with proposed working hours of working Monday – Tuesday, 16 hours a week. Responsibilities will include:

· To provide clinical leadership alongside colleague consultant psychiatrist

· To attend and provide oversight to handover meetings where the tasks of the day will be decided and work allocated.

· To contribute to the assessments of both general adults and older adults when required, including assessment, diagnosis and formulation of patients.

· To provide consultation and support to patients with complex needs or support to MDT in decision making.

· To provide cross cover with other medical colleagues for annual leave when required.

· To maintain excellent records on BEH system and at general hospital.

· To ensure that junior doctors working with them are compliant with the Working Time Directive and supported informally and formally

The role is set to begin ASAP and will last for a 3 month initial contract with option to extend after, offering an hourly rate between £115 – £125. Please note that this position is inside IR35 payment guidelines.

What sets this role apart is that the role offers flexible working times/hours for doctors in order to help suit their routine outside of work. Overall, the trust offers exceptional opportunity for candidates seeking flexibility to cater for their personal needs.

To be eligible, you must have Liaison Consultancy Experience, Section 12 and AC status to be able to apply for this role.

Why work with Athona?

At Athona, our focus is on supporting you. From the moment you register, our experienced consultants work with you to secure the best opportunities while offering:

· Industry-leading in-house revalidation and appraisal support team

· Competitive pay rates

· Flexible working opportunities

· Access to exclusive NHS roles through our preferred supplier status

· A dedicated consultant offering tailored support

· A generous referral scheme

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If this role suits your skills and experience, apply today, and our team will contact you to discuss the details.

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