Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Consultant in Liaison Psychiatry - Exeter

The closing date is 12 October 2025

Job summary

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist!

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist to join our vibrant Exeter Liaison Psychiatry Team at Devon Partnership NHS Trust.

Why Choose Us?

Established and respected 24/7 team:Work within our well-established Core 24 model team, in collaboration with The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, to provide exceptional mental health care to hospital patients and Emergency Department visitors.
Integrated Services:Collaborate with Talkworks (IAPT), Health Psychology, and Medical/Surgical teams to enhance care pathways for functional and chronic conditions.
Transformational Work:Engage in future NHS strategic plans to create integrated community pathways that avoid the body/mind silos and make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

Our Team:

Join a multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals, including Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Liaison Psychologists, Consultant Psychiatrists, and Trainee Doctors. Together, we foster a collaborative and supportive environment.

Our Location:

Enjoy working in the beautifully modernized and light-filled setting of Wonford House Hospital, a listed building in central Exeter. Our location is just a short walk from the Acute Hospital entrance, with additional designated rooms within the DGH.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team and making a difference together.

Main duties of the job

As a Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist, you will provide senior clinical leadership to our dynamic multidisciplinary Liaison Psychiatry service. This role also offers opportunities for development and clinical leadership within our Integrated Psychological Medicine Service.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Development:Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team, driving service improvement projects and engaging in our robust service governance programme. The team continues to expand and deliver QI projects, some of which have been recognised nationally in recent years.
Support and Supervision:We have strong organisational development support, dedicated medical staffing personnel and prioritise individual career development and team reflective practice. You will be well placed to provide supervision to all levels of trainee medical staff, fostering a supportive learning environment. You'll also have the chance to engage in teaching and training medical students.
Research and Innovation:Pursue your research interests with the support of our close connection to The University of Exeter and our co-located R&D team at Wonford House Hospital. This team successfully runs multiple national trials and will support your interests in gaining or building on research experience.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Date posted

16 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-25-0475

Job locations

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Aptitudes and Values

Essential

Excellent communication skills.
Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.
A team player able to inspire and support staff at all levels of training and across professional disciplines.
A commitment to continuing professional development.
A commitment to multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.
A commitment to respect, inclusiveness and diversity

Teaching and Supervision

Essential

Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.

Experience

Essential

Prior experience working in a Multidisciplinary Mental health team.
Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings, especially in acute inpatient hospital Settings.
Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.

Research

Essential

Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.

Qualifications

Essential

Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
To hold Approved Clinician status at the point of taking up post.
Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview.
Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Management

Essential

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers.
Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements.

Person Specification

Aptitudes and Values

Essential

Excellent communication skills.
Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.
A team player able to inspire and support staff at all levels of training and across professional disciplines.
A commitment to continuing professional development.
A commitment to multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.
A commitment to respect, inclusiveness and diversity

Teaching and Supervision

Essential

Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.

Experience

Essential

Prior experience working in a Multidisciplinary Mental health team.
Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings, especially in acute inpatient hospital Settings.
Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.

Research

Essential

Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.

Qualifications

Essential

Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
To hold Approved Clinician status at the point of taking up post.
Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview.
Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Management

Essential

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers.
Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements.

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)