Consultant Psychiatrist

Consultant Psychiatrist – General Adult Liaison Psychiatry Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust Whiston Hospital, Warrington Rd, Prescot, L35 5DR Role Summary: We are seeking a Consultant in General Adult Liaison Psychiatry for a community-based liaison role at site in Liverpool, working closely with the Mental Health Liaison Team (MHLT). This is a full-time locum post running from 01 September 2025 to 30 January 2026 . Key Details: Grade: Consultant Specialty: General Adult Liaison Psychiatry Location: Prescot (with some travel to Knowsley Resource Centre) Dates: 01 September 2025 – 30 January 2026 Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 Accommodation: Not available Travel: Cross-site travel expenses may be reimbursed by agreement Role Description: Consultant-led community liaison psychiatry service , based primarily within or near the A&E department. Work closely with the Mental Health Liaison Team (MHLT) . Office base also available at Knowsley Resource Centre . No outpatient clinic responsibilities. High-volume acute setting: 397 AED referrals and 437 acute ward referrals recorded in a 4-month period (Aug–Dec 2022). Full timetable available upon request. Mandatory Requirements: Approved Clinician (AC) status Section 12 approval Full GMC registration with Specialist Registration in Psychiatry Why Apply? Long-term, full-time consultant post in a high-demand specialty Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-referral A&E setting Part of a well-established NHS Trust with supportive multidisciplinary teams Competitive locum rates available To express interest or request the timetable, please get in touch. Early onboarding is recommended due to high demand.

Location: Liverpool, UK, GB

Posted Date: 7/31/2025