Overview
As a Consultant Psychiatrist in the Mental Health & Liaison Team, you will deliver rapid, age-spanning liaison assessments in A&E and hospital wards, focusing on timely mental health input for patients in Preston and Chorley. You will be RC for detained patients and contribute to a consultant on-call rota. The role sits within a supportive MDT with opportunities to develop special interests, teaching, and digital leadership. This is a full-time post with a strong emphasis on flexible working and staff wellbeing.
Pay / Benefits
- relocation package
- study leave budget (3000 over 3 years; up to 5000 for newly qualified)
- opportunities for clinical supervision
- supportive MDT and peer support
- flexible working arrangements
- on-call remuneration
Responsibilities
- Provide rapid all-ages mental health assessments in A&E and inpatients across Preston and Chorley
- act as Responsible Clinician for patients detained in Lancashire teaching hospitals
- participate on the Consultant On Call rota with additional remuneration
- work within a well-established MDT and foster relationships with the acute Trust
- develop and implement a flexible job plan aligned with Trust priorities
- support education and supervision, including potential clinical supervision responsibilities
- advise on or support digital leadership initiatives when appropriate
Key requirements
- Full GMC registration
- On GMC Specialist Register or eligible within 6 months of interview
- Section 12 Approved at start of employment
- Approved Clinician status or eligible within 6 months of interview
- Excellent MDT collaboration
- flexibility and adaptability
- teaching and mentoring orientation
- GMC registration and Specialist Register eligibility
- Section 12 approval
- Approved Clinician status
Consultant Psychiatrist - Liaison Psychiatry, Preston employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
