Job summary
Are you an experienced psychiatrist ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and rewarding environment? Here's your opportunity to join the PLAN accredited Portsmouth Liaison Psychiatry Team at Queen Alexandra Hospital within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, as a Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist.
This 10 Programmed Activities (PA) position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, varied hospital setting, delivering expert psychiatric care to patients in need. As a key member of the Portsmouth team, you'll play a vital role in providing comprehensive mental health assessments, expert consultations, and integrated care for patients with a wide range of mental health presentations.
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Main duties of the job
This a fantastic time to join us we need forward thinking, dynamic change agents to join our teams who would offer first class clinical leadership and clinical care across all our Mental Health Specialities and who will support is in our on-going journey of transformation by bringing new ways looking at issues and thinking about how we deliver services.
We have a wide variety of specialties available on offer, including
*General Adult Psychiatry - Liaison
We're happy to discuss your specific career requirement with you and may be able to offer blended job plans, opportunities for Speciality Lead and education, training or research as well as flexible working opportunities or a more traditional 10 session role if this is what you are looking for.
We can also offer you
*Support with Housing costs and a Relocation assistance of up to 8K
*Pension alternative contribution policy
*NHS Leadership and Development opportunities, including opportunity to become a Medical Appraiser
*Educational/Training/Research opportunities
*Twice Yearly Medical Leadership Development Day
*At least 2.5 SPAs (Pro-rata)
*Opportunities to be a Clinical/Educational Supervisor
*Peer support group
*Personalized coaching and mentoring opportunities
*Weekly academic teaching
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.
We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.
Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.
Details
- Date posted: 18 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 348-PSE-11122
- Job locations: Queen Alexandra Hospital, South Block, Southwick Hill, Cosham, Hampshire, PO6 3LY, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council
- MRCPsych or recognised equivalent
- Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register
- CCT in general adult psychiatry.
- Approved under section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983
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This advert is for Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry - Liaison with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Queen Alexandra Hospital, South Block, Southwick Hill, Cosham, Hampshire, PO6 3LY, United Kingdom, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is £109725.00 to £145478.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Sep 2026.
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