Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Psychiatrist, Liaison - Older Adults (attracts £25K RRP)

The closing date is 27 April 2026

Job summary

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a General Medical Council (GMC) Sponsor Employer.

This job attracts a Recruitment and Retention payment of £25,000 in addition to £8000 relocation allowance. The RRP is pro rata for part time employees.

This Post is for a Consultant Psychiatrist responsible for providing clinical input and leadership to Liaison Psychiatry for Older Adults (OA) based at Ashford & St Peter's Hospital & working alongside a multidisciplinary team in line with New Ways of Working.You will also provide nominal cover for Mondays to Frimley Park Hospital.

The liaison service has been a well-established service providing liaison inputs for many years. In addition, the directorate offers Liaison Psychiatry services within Surrey's five major District General Hospitals. There has been considerable focus and interest in Liaison services by commissioners, and the post holder will work alongside the managers on directly influencing the delivery of services to the Acute Hospital to suit local needs in East Surrey, Epsom General, Frimley Park, Royal Surrey County & St. Peter's Hospitals.

If you want to make a meaningful difference to people's lives and support the integration of mental and physical health care, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

The Consultant will support the existing staff in assessing, diagnosing & managing referrals for OA presenting with mental health problems and to provide medical expertise & support to Ashford & St. Peter's Hospital 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 & 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:

NHS Consultant grade £109,725 - £145,478 per annum + £149 fringe + on- call requirement
GMC Sponsorship
Recruitment premia £25,000 *subject to policy requirements
Relocation allowance: up to £8000 *subject to policy requirement
Sponsorship for International candidates
Up to £2000/year CPD allowance *subject to policy requirements
NHS pension employers contribution 23.7% from day one
Company Car Lease Scheme
Discounted Nuffield Gym Membership and many more.

Please check our benefits here:Medical : Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust for other benefits.

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

26 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

325-7867596-MR

Job locations

Psychiatric Liaison Service

Ashford and St Peter’s Hospital

Guildford Rd, Lyne, Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Please note that in addition, there will be requirement of nominal cover to Frimley Park Hospital for a clinical advice & support on a Monday.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Please note that in addition, there will be requirement of nominal cover to Frimley Park Hospital for a clinical advice & support on a Monday.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full medical registration with a license to practice.
Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act(or within 6 to 12 months of the time of interview/assessment) or equivalent
MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification

Desirable

Relevant higher degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
MRCPsych or equivalent
Management qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills.

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

Eligibility

Essential

Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.

Desirable

Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointment

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential

Ability to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high- quality care.
Skills and sensitivity in negotiating with patients, relatives, and other professionals where opinions differ.
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.

Desirable

Ability to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full medical registration with a license to practice.
Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act(or within 6 to 12 months of the time of interview/assessment) or equivalent
MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification

Desirable

Relevant higher degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
MRCPsych or equivalent
Management qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills.

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

Eligibility

Essential

Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.

Desirable

Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointment

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential

Ability to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high- quality care.
Skills and sensitivity in negotiating with patients, relatives, and other professionals where opinions differ.
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.

Desirable

Ability to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post

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.