Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Psychiatrist, Liaison - Epsom

The closing date is 03 November 2025

Job summary

Are you an experienced psychiatrist looking for a rewarding clinical leadership role? We are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our friendly Liaison Psychiatry Team at Epsom General Hospital.

This is a vital service supporting people aged 16 and over who come to hospital with urgent or complex mental health needs. You'll be part of a welcoming and skilled team, providing specialist assessments, advice, and care plans for people receiving treatment on the wards or in A&E.

You will lead on the care of working-age adults (WAA) and work alongside a dedicated Older Adults (OA) consultant. Referrals come from across the hospital, and the team works closely with physical health staff to ensure safe, compassionate, and joined-up care. You'll have protected time for supervision, development, quality improvement, and teaching.

You'll be joining a Trust that's committed to delivering high-quality mental health care, valuing people's lived experience, and supporting career development at every stage.

Main duties of the job

The Consultant will be expected to support the existing staff in assessing, diagnosing & managing referrals for working-age adults presenting with mental health problems in Epsom General Hospital, and to provide medical expertise & support to EGH staff involved in looking after patients with functional & organic mental health problems presenting in the acute hospital.

In addition, the Consultant will supervise the clinical caseload of the team members and the work of any trainee doctors who may be attached to the service. The role will also support the existing liaison team in deciding the most appropriate intervention for patients referred to the service. This will include facilitating discharge planning & timely communication with Primary Care, CMHRSs or Inpatient Services.

The clinical work will involve the assessment & psychiatric treatment of patients directly or through the supervision of other team members.

Our offer:

Salary: NHS Consultant Grade £109,725 - £145,478 + £149 fringe
NHS Pension: employers contribution 23.7% from day one
Car Scheme: tax saving up to £6,000
Discounted Nuffield Gym Membership
Generous annual leave

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.

We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.

Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.

For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year pa plus £149 London weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

325-6916558-MR-D

Job locations

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

East Surrey Liaison Psychiatry Services, Epsom Hospital

Dorking Road, Epsom

KT18 7EG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job

Please note this post is to cover a 12mth maternity cover.

For further information about this role please contact Raj Rutah - raj.rutah@sabp.nhs.uk

We are not able to offer sponsorship for this post, and those that apply must be registered with the GMC with a licence to practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job

Please note this post is to cover a 12mth maternity cover.

For further information about this role please contact Raj Rutah - raj.rutah@sabp.nhs.uk

We are not able to offer sponsorship for this post, and those that apply must be registered with the GMC with a licence to practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act(or within 6 to 12 months of the time of interview/assessment) or equivalent
MB BS or equivalent recognised medical qualification
Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.

Desirable

Relevant higher degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
MRCPsych or equivalent

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Knowledge of legislation, Department of Health Guidance and literature and its implications for clinical practice.
Knowledge of NHS strategic vision in the Next Stage Review (High-Quality Care for All)
Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
Make decisions based on evidence and experience, including the contribution of others
Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Experience working with various patient groups presenting with the full range of clinical severity across different care settings, including community, inpatient, and Specialty teams.
Knowledge of psychiatric provision

Desirable

Published audit or research projects

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential

Participated in research or service evaluation
Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes.
A high-level ability to effectively communicate complex and clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers, and a wide range of lay and professional people within and outside the NHS at both written and oral levels.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act(or within 6 to 12 months of the time of interview/assessment) or equivalent
MB BS or equivalent recognised medical qualification
Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.

Desirable

Relevant higher degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
MRCPsych or equivalent

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Knowledge of legislation, Department of Health Guidance and literature and its implications for clinical practice.
Knowledge of NHS strategic vision in the Next Stage Review (High-Quality Care for All)
Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
Make decisions based on evidence and experience, including the contribution of others
Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Experience working with various patient groups presenting with the full range of clinical severity across different care settings, including community, inpatient, and Specialty teams.
Knowledge of psychiatric provision

Desirable

Published audit or research projects

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential

Participated in research or service evaluation
Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes.
A high-level ability to effectively communicate complex and clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers, and a wide range of lay and professional people within and outside the NHS at both written and oral levels.

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.

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

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

East Surrey Liaison Psychiatry Services, Epsom Hospital

Dorking Road, Epsom

KT18 7EG

Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

East Surrey Liaison Psychiatry Services, Epsom Hospital

Dorking Road, Epsom

KT18 7EG

Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)