Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Core 24 Psychiatric Liaison Service as a Consultant Psychiatrist serving the localities of Northumberland and North Tyneside. You will be based at Northumberland Specialist Emergency Care Hospital with outreach to base DGH sites in Hexham, Wansbeck and North Tyneside, all provided by Northumbria Acute Trust. The MDT has expanded in recent years to include a Nurse Consultant, Clinical nurse specialist and NMP, and a psychologist. There is also specialist pharmacy input as well as team of Band 6 assessors.
You will also become part of the Medical team delivering ECT at St Georges Park Hospital, providing prospective cover for annual and study leave for the doctors providing regular sessions and contributing to training and service improvement.
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of mental health, learning disability and neurological care services across the North East and North Cumbria. There are numerous personal development opportunities to participate in research, Medical Education and Service development.
Main duties of the job
- Attending Team clinical meetings and providing Senior clinical Leadership
- Assessing Liaison Cases in the acute hospital setting
- Interfacing and developing links with community discharge pathways
- Attending complex-case MDT's within the acute hospital setting and liaising with CRHT, Inpatient and specialist services and community services as required
- Providing consultative support to the Liaison MDT, psychiatry trainees and general hospital staff
- Developing a program to implement educational/ staff development interventions for the acute/ general hospital staff
- Providing RC duties to patients detained to Northumbria Acute Trust
- Contribute to Service Development through QI activities as part of the Clinical leadership team.
- Provide direct practical ECT service delivery as per job plan at St Georges Park and in addition provide training of resident doctors and teach medical students attending ECT. The post holder may also wish to be involved in the ECT induction programme for resident doctors which can be arranged once in post.
About us
Why us?
- Up to £8k relocation package
- 30 days study leave (every 3 years)
- Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan
- Remote working available as suits service needs
- Dedicated and protected SPA time
- Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career well being
- Teaching and research opportunities available
- Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
- Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education Centre
- Employee Excellence awards
- Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at www.thriveatcntw.co.uk
As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of England's finest areas of natural beauty.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and formulation to patients aged 16-65 admitted to NSECH, North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham. As part of an ageless service, you may be required at times to see service users of all ages according to need.
- To assess and make recommendations under the Mental Health Act for patients admitted to NSECH, North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham.
- To provide (or ensure referral to the appropriate service for the provision of) up to date, evidence-based interventions for patients under the liaison services care.
- To collaborate with GPs, Community Teams and primary care clinicians on follow-up arrangements for patients assessed within the acute hospitals.
- To provide leadership, consultation, advice and guidance within the multi-disciplinary Liaison psychiatry team.
- To work collaboratively with Senior Clinical Colleagues in the Acute Trust
- To work collaboratively with colleagues in other specialist mental health teams and develop proactive links with the community services; particularly with a view to developing more robust pathways into appropriate follow-up care once discharged.
- To take a lead role with the Team Manager and other colleagues in service, development and improvement.
- To contribute to the ongoing training and development programme within the team.
- To train and supervise junior medical staff, medical students and other allied professions
- To lead, collaborate and advise on research and audit projects in the team, within the clinical governance agenda
Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the point of interview.
Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.
Northumberland is the northernmost county in England, bordering Scotland to the north, Cumbria to the west, County Durham to the south and the North Sea coastline to the east. Home to Alnwick castle, Hadrians Wall and Northumberland National Park. There are 8 market towns and many attractive villages. The coastline has many beautiful beaches and is recognised as an area of outstanding natural beauty. For travel further afield there are good road links by the A19 and A1. The main East Coast Rail Line provides rapid links to both London and Edinburgh.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Please note we can not sponsor GMC for this role.
Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.
Interviews will be held on Monday 23rd March 2026.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and formulation to patients aged 16-65 admitted to NSECH, North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham. As part of an ageless service, you may be required at times to see service users of all ages according to need.
- To assess and make recommendations under the Mental Health Act for patients admitted to NSECH, North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham.
- To provide (or ensure referral to the appropriate service for the provision of) up to date, evidence-based interventions for patients under the liaison services care.
- To collaborate with GPs, Community Teams and primary care clinicians on follow-up arrangements for patients assessed within the acute hospitals.
- To provide leadership, consultation, advice and guidance within the multi-disciplinary Liaison psychiatry team.
- To work collaboratively with Senior Clinical Colleagues in the Acute Trust
- To work collaboratively with colleagues in other specialist mental health teams and develop proactive links with the community services; particularly with a view to developing more robust pathways into appropriate follow-up care once discharged.
- To take a lead role with the Team Manager and other colleagues in service, development and improvement.
- To contribute to the ongoing training and development programme within the team.
- To train and supervise junior medical staff, medical students and other allied professions
- To lead, collaborate and advise on research and audit projects in the team, within the clinical governance agenda
Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the point of interview.
Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.
Northumberland is the northernmost county in England, bordering Scotland to the north, Cumbria to the west, County Durham to the south and the North Sea coastline to the east. Home to Alnwick castle, Hadrians Wall and Northumberland National Park. There are 8 market towns and many attractive villages. The coastline has many beautiful beaches and is recognised as an area of outstanding natural beauty. For travel further afield there are good road links by the A19 and A1. The main East Coast Rail Line provides rapid links to both London and Edinburgh.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Please note we can not sponsor GMC for this role.
Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.
Interviews will be held on Monday 23rd March 2026.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
- Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT
- Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Approved Clinician Status
- Recent Experience of ECT delivery and fulfils the ECT competencies for speciality doctors and consultants as outlined by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
- Has undergone training in educational supervision
- Has undergone training in appraisal
- Liaison Psychiatry Endorsement
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry
- Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
Desirable
- An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings
- Experience of Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
- Experience in service management or development
Skills
Essential
- High level of clinical skills
- Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult Psychiatry
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent teaching skills
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner
Desirable
- Established record of clinical leadership
- Established ability as a clinical teacher
- Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Able to sustain self and support others
- Trustworthiness
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
- Maturity, openness and flexibility
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
- Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT
- Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Approved Clinician Status
- Recent Experience of ECT delivery and fulfils the ECT competencies for speciality doctors and consultants as outlined by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
- Has undergone training in educational supervision
- Has undergone training in appraisal
- Liaison Psychiatry Endorsement
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry
- Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
Desirable
- An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings
- Experience of Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
- Experience in service management or development
Skills
Essential
- High level of clinical skills
- Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult Psychiatry
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent teaching skills
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner
Desirable
- Established record of clinical leadership
- Established ability as a clinical teacher
- Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Able to sustain self and support others
- Trustworthiness
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
- Maturity, openness and flexibility
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.
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.
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).
