Overview

Go back Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation TrustConsultant Psychiatrist, Liaison - RSCH Service - Fixed TermThe closing date is 21 October 2025Are you a compassionate and forward-thinking Consultant Psychiatrist looking to make a meaningful impact in the community? Join our dynamic and supportive team where your expertise will help shape the future of mental health care within our trust.Main duties of the job

This appointment is for a full time 1.0 WTE Fixed Term Consultant Psychiatrist who will be responsible for providing Liaison Psychiatry input to the Working Age Liaison Psychiatry Service in RSCH (8PA direct clinical care and 2PA supporting professional activities). This vacancy follows an expansion in the service and is a new role.This is an exciting opportunity to join the rapidly expanding Liaison Psychiatry services of Surrey and Borders NHS Foundation Trust. The directorate provides Liaison Psychiatry services within the five major district general hospitals in Surrey. There has been a considerable amount of focus and interest in Liaison services by commissioners, and the successful candidate will be joining the department at a crucial period of positive service development. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to work with managers on directly influencing the delivery of services to the Acute Hospital to suit local needs.Our offer

GMC SponsorshipNHS Pension: employers contribution 23.7% from day oneCar Scheme: tax saving up to £6,000Discounted Nuffield Gym MembershipGenerous annual leaveAbout us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.We look forward to receiving your application!Job responsibilities

Please check the job description and person specification document for more information on the requirements for this jobPlease note that post does not offer sponsorship and the candidate is required to have full GMC.Person Specification

Qualifications

Consultant with licence to practice in good standing with the GMCApproval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act (or within 6 to 12 months of the time of interview/assessment) or equivalentMB BS or equivalent recognised medical qualificationIncluded on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.Relevant higher degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualificationsMRCPsych or equivalentClinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Knowledge of legislation, Department of Health Guidance and literature and its implications for clinical practice.Knowledge of NHS strategic vision in the Next Stage Review (High-Quality Care for All)Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledgeAbility to manage clinical complexity and uncertaintyMake decisions based on evidence and experience, including the contribution of othersAbility to meet duties under MHA and MCAExperience working with various patient groups presenting with the full range of clinical severity across different care settings, including community, inpatient, and Specialty teams.Knowledge of psychiatric provisionPublished audit or research projectsAcademic Skills and Lifelong Learning

Participated in research or service evaluationHas actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes.Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust£109,725 to £145,478 a year Plus £149 Fringe Allowance

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