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 About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working. Date posted 08 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 348-SSW-MED-7918 Job locations Princess Anne Hospital Coxford Road Southampton Hampshire SO16 5YA Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. 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 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). Additional information 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). Employer details Employer name Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Princess Anne Hospital Coxford Road Southampton Hampshire SO16 5YA Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)