Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry – Liaison

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, motivated Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry – Liaison to join our PLAN-accredited Portsmouth Liaison Psychiatry Team at Queen Alexandra Hospital.

This role offers the opportunity to provide specialist psychiatric care in a fast-paced hospital setting, working with a diverse patient population presenting with a broad range of mental health conditions.

As a key member of our team, you will deliver high-quality mental health assessments, provide expert consultations, and contribute to integrated care pathways across the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care across general adult psychiatry and liaison services.
• Provide clinical leadership and support innovative approaches to patient care.
• Participate in audits, service evaluations, and clinical governance activities.
• Supervise and support junior doctors, trainees, and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Contribute to educational initiatives, research, and service development.
• Collaborate with hospital teams to improve mental health services for patients across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Flexible working arrangements are possible, including blended job plans, leadership roles, teaching, or traditional 10-session arrangements depending on your career objectives.

Benefits and Incentives

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust offers a comprehensive and supportive package for our consultants:

• £30,000 Golden Hello (terms apply)
• Relocation support and housing assistance up to £8,000
• Pension and pension alternatives
• Opportunities for medical leadership roles, including becoming a Medical Appraiser
• Clinical, educational, and research development opportunities
• Peer support groups, coaching, and mentoring
• Weekly academic teaching and twice-yearly Medical Leadership Development Days
• At least 2.5 SPA sessions (pro-rata)
• Opportunities to act as a Clinical or Educational Supervisor

About the Trust

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly integrated NHS organisation serving over 12,000 staff across 200+ sites. We provide a wide range of healthcare services including mental health, learning disabilities, community care, and physical health care.

Our organisation values compassion, respect, accountability, and excellence. We are committed to creating an inclusive, forward-thinking workplace that promotes staff development, wellbeing, and collaboration.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Registration:

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• MRCPsych or recognised equivalent
• CCT in General Adult Psychiatry
• Section 12 Approved under the Mental Health Act 1983
• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in general adult liaison psychiatry
• Strong leadership, teaching, and clinical supervision skills
• Excellent communication and multi-disciplinary team working

Compliance:

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975).

Must hold current UK professional registration.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit applications via the NHS Jobs portal or contact the recruitment team for further guidance. Early applications are encouraged as roles may close once sufficient candidates have applied.

Useful UK Government Resources

• GMC Registration & Specialist Register 
• NHS Careers Consultant Roles
• Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) 
• NHS Pension Scheme Information 
• Section 12 Approval under Mental Health Act