Specialty Doctor, Liaison East Surrey (attracts 15K RRP) in Bristol

This Post is for a Specialty Doctor responsible for providing clinical input & leadership to Liaison Psychiatry based at East Surrey Hospital & working alongside a multidisciplinary team in line with New Ways of Working. 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 & interest in Liaison services by commissioners, & 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 & support the integration of mental and physical health care, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job:

• The Specialty Doctor will support the existing staff in assessing, diagnosing & managing referrals for Liaison Psychiatry presenting with mental health problems & to provide medical expertise & support to East Surrey Hospital staff involved in looking after patients with adult mental health presentations.
• 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, Neighbourhood Teams 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 Specialty grade 63,696 - 102,689 per annum + 149 fringe pro rata for part time
• 15,000 recruitment premia over 3 years
• 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

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!

Details:

• Date posted: 18 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Specialty Doctor
• Salary: 63,696 to 102,689 a year Plus 149 Fringe Allowance
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 325-8123608-MR
• Job locations: East Surrey Hospital, Canada Avenue, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 5RH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities:

Please see the attached Job description that clearly states all the requirements needed to carry out this role.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications
• Essential: MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification. 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.
• Desirable: MRCPsych or equivalent. Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications. Management qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills.
• Eligibility
• Essential: Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
• Essential: Knowledge of legislation, Department of Health Guidance and literature and its implications for clinical practice. 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 specialist teams. Knowledge of psychiatric provision.
• Desirable: Specific training qualification/certificate or attendance on a recognised teaching course. Published audit or research projects.
• Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
• Essential: Ability to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care. Ability to appraise own performance as a Specialty Doctor and reflect on development needs.

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.