Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Psychiatrist, Liaison - RSCH Service - Fixed Term

The closing date is 21 October 2025

Job summary

Are you a compassionate and forward-thinking Consultant Psychiatrist looking to make a meaningful impact in the community? Join our dynamic and supportive team where your expertise will help shape the future of mental health care within our trust.

We are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist who will be responsible for providing clinical input & leadership to Liaison Psychiatry for Working Age Adults based at Royal Surrey County Hospital , working alongside a multidisciplinary team in line with New Ways of Working.

The Trust currently employs 10 Liaison Psychiatrists working across the Liaison Psychiatry services in the county. All teams are multidisciplinary, employing a dynamic & competent group of nursing & allied health professionals to support clinical work. The post holder will cover other consultant colleagues in the liaison directorate for annual & study leave.

Whether you are seeking a fresh start, or the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

This appointment is for a full time 1.0 WTE Fixed Term Consultant Psychiatrist who will be responsible for providing Liaison Psychiatry input to the Working Age Liaison Psychiatry Service in RSCH (8PA direct clinical care & 2PA supporting professional activities). This vacancy follows an expansion in the service & is a new role.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the rapidly expanding Liaison Psychiatry services of Surrey & Borders NHS Foundation Trust. The directorate provides Liaison Psychiatry services within the five major district general hospitals in Surrey. There has been a considerable amount of focus & interest in Liaison services by commissioners, & the successful candidate will be joining the department at a crucial period of positive service development. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to work with managers on directly influencing the delivery of services to the Acute Hospital to suit local needs.

Our offer:

Salary: NHS Consultant Grade £109,725 - £145,478 + £149 fringe
GMC Sponsorship
NHS Pension: employers contribution 23.7% from day one
Subsidised nursery places
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

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Plus £149 Fringe Allowance

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

325-7439456-MR

Job locations

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Please note that post does not offer sponsorship and the candidate is required to have full GMC.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Please note that post does not offer sponsorship and the candidate is required to have full GMC.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Consultant with licence to practice in good standing with the GMC
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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Consultant with licence to practice in good standing with the GMC
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.

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

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

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

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

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