Consultant in Liaison Psychiatry

Consultant in Liaison Psychiatry

Location:

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 01 February 2026

This is a specialist service and an excellent opportunity to develop a more effective, responsive and flexible Liaison Psychiatry Service for both the elderly and working age population within South Tyneside District Hospital. The service operates 24 hours/7 days per week, with extensive opportunities for service development aligned with the NHS Long Term Plan.

You will join an experienced and well-established multidisciplinary team (MDT) of Liaison Nurses currently working with patients from across the adult age spectrum. Medical input has been provided hitherto on a less-than-full-time basis; the team operates 24 hours/7 days and sees patients referred with any mental health presentation, self‑harm or suicide attempt from the Emergency Department within 1 hour. It aims to see inpatient ward referrals within 24 hours.

• Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and formulation to patients admitted to South Tyneside District Hospital.
• Assess and make recommendations under the Mental Health Act.
• Ensure referral to or provision of evidence-based interventions for patients admitted under the post holder's care.
• Collaborate with GPs, Community Treatment Teams and primary care clinicians on follow-up arrangements.
• Provide leadership, consultation, advice and guidance within the multidisciplinary Liaison psychiatry team.
• Work collaboratively with Senior Clinical Colleagues in the Urgent Care team.
• Develop proactive links with community services and other specialist mental health teams to enhance follow‑up care once discharged.
• Lead, collaborate and advise on service establishment, development and improvement with the Team Manager and colleagues.
• Contribute to the ongoing training and development programme within the team.
• Train and supervise junior medical staff, medical students and other allied professions.
• Lead, collaborate and advise on research and audit projects within the clinical governance agenda.
• Complete administrative tasks necessary for the fulfilment of the post.

Why us?

• Up to £8k relocation package.
• 30 days study leave (every 3 years).
• Flexible working opportunities tailored to your job plan.
• Remote working available where service needs permit.
• Dedicated and protected study, practice, and action (SPA) time.
• Investment in health and wellbeing support, including emotional, physical, social, psychological, financial, and career well‑being.
• Teaching and research opportunities.
• Stimulating CPD sessions and programmes including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching.
• Teaching opportunities in our brand‑new state‑of‑the‑art Medical Education Centre.
• Employee Excellence awards.
• Additional employee benefits and discounts.

The Trust is located in the northeast of England and Cumbria, an area of outstanding natural, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and includes the Lake District National Park.

Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview. Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT.
• Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Approved Clinician status.
• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification.
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field.
• Training in educational supervision.
• Training in appraisal.
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.

• Up‑to‑date knowledge in Psychiatry.
• Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation.
• CCT in general adult or old‑age psychiatry or…