Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry-Liaison

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Exciting Opportunity: Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist with the Southampton Liaison Psychiatry TeamAre you an experienced psychiatrist looking to make a lasting impact in a dynamic and rewarding role? This is your chance to join the Southampton Liaison Psychiatry Team within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, as a Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist.In this 8 Programmed Activities (PA) role, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and diverse environment, providing expert psychiatric care to patients in a general hospital setting. As part of this high-functioning team, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering comprehensive mental health assessments, consultations, and collaborative care for patients with a variety of mental health needs.

Key Highlights:

Diverse and Impactful Work: Work alongside multidisciplinary teams to manage a wide range of psychiatric conditions in a hospital setting, from complex medical illnesses to urgent mental health crises.Supportive Environment: Join a progressive, well-resourced NHS Trust that encourages professional development and offers opportunities for both clinical and academic growth.Professional Development: The role offers significant opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD), research involvement, and the potential for leadership within a growing and dynamic service.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting moment to join us as we seek forward thinking, dynamic change makers to be part of our transformative journey. We are looking for leaders who will not only deliver exceptional clinical care across all our Mental Health Specialties but will also inspire innovation, bring fresh perspectives, and help us rethink how we deliver services.

We are proud to offer a variety of specialties, including:

General Adult Psychiatry – Liaison

We understand that every clinician’s career aspirations are unique. That’s why we are open to discussing flexible career paths tailored to your personal and professional goals. Whether you’re interested in a blended job plan, a leadership role, or an opportunity to focus on education, training, or research, we are here to support your ambitions.

What We Offer:

*Support with Housing costs and a Relocation assistance of up to 8K

*Pension alternative contribution policy

*NHS Leadership and Development opportunities, including opportunity to become a Medical Appraiser

*Educational/Training/Research opportunities

*Twice Yearly Medical Leadership Development Day

*At least 2.5 SPAs (Pro-rata)

*Opportunities to be a Clinical/Educational Supervisor

*Peer support group

*Personalized coaching and mentoring opportunities

*Weekly academic teaching

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full Registration with the General Medical Council
  • MRCPsych or recognised equivalent
  • Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 12 months of CCT at time of interview. CCT in general adult psychiatry.
  • Approved under section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 9 August 2026

To apply for this job please visit southernhealth.tal.net.