Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry - Liaison
8 hours ago
Portsmouth
Job summaryAre you an experienced psychiatrist ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and rewarding environment? Here's your opportunity to join the PLAN accredited Portsmouth Liaison Psychiatry Team at Queen Alexandra Hospital within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, as a Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist.This 10 Programmed Activities (PA) position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, varied hospital setting, delivering expert psychiatric care to patients in need. As a key member of the Portsmouth team, you'll play a vital role in providing comprehensive mental health assessments, expert consultations, and integrated care for patients with a wide range of mental health presentations.Join Us and Receive a 30,000 Golden Hello! Terms and Conditions applyAs part of our commitment to attracting outstanding talent, we are delighted to offer a 30,000 Golden Hello to successful candidates appointed to this role. This is a unique opportunity to support you as you take the next step in your career subject to qualifying conditions.Main duties of the jobThis a fantastic time to join us we need forward thinking, dynamic change agents to join our teams who would offer first class clinical leadership and clinical care across all our Mental Health Specialities and who will support is in our on-going journey of transformation by bringing new ways looking at issues and thinking about how we deliver services.We have a wide variety of specialties available on offer, includingGeneral Adult Psychiatry - LiaisonWe're happy to discuss your specific career requirement with you and may be able to offer blended job plans, opportunities for Speciality Lead and education, training or research as well as flexible working opportunities or a more traditional 10 session role if this is what you are looking for.We can also offer youSupport with Housing costs and a Relocation assistance of up to 8KPension alternative contribution policyNHS Leadership and Development opportunities, including opportunity to become a Medical AppraiserEducational/Training/Research opportunitiesTwice Yearly Medical Leadership Development DayAt least 2.5 SPAs (Pro-rata)Opportunities to be a Clinical/Educational SupervisorPeer support groupPersonalized coaching and mentoring opportunities*Weekly academic teachingAbout usHampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.DetailsDate posted18 August 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 109,725 to 145,478 a year ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number348-PSE-11122Job locationsQueen Alexandra HospitalSouth Block, Southwick HillCoshamHampshirePO6 3LYUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFurther information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. Job description Job responsibilitiesFurther information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialFull Registration with the General Medical CouncilMRCPsych or recognised equivalentEligible for inclusion in the Specialist RegisterCCT in general adult psychiatry.Approved under section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983 Person Specification Qualifications EssentialFull Registration with the General Medical CouncilMRCPsych or recognised equivalentEligible for inclusion in the Specialist RegisterCCT in general adult psychiatry.Approved under section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameHampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustAddressQueen Alexandra HospitalSouth Block, Southwick HillCoshamHampshirePO6 3LYUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameHampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustAddressQueen Alexandra HospitalSouth Block, Southwick HillCoshamHampshirePO6 3LYUnited KingdomEmployer's website