Overview
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, progressive and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to work 3 days per week within the Mental Health Liaison Team, working within Hereford County Hospital.
We support patients with a wide range of needs, including self-harm, adjustment to illness, physical and psychological co-morbidities. As there is no entrance requirement for A&E and peoples perceptions of what constitutes a mental health emergency or crisis can vary, people are referred to our team with a variety of needs. For some people this may be their first contact with mental health services, making their contact with us a critical part of their journey to recovery. The successful candidate will be working alongside an experienced Specialty Doctor, Junior Doctor and be supported by an established medical secretary. The successful applicant will have CPD time built into their job plan and will have access to study leave and a study budget.
Main responsibilities
* To provide medical leadership in Liaison Psychiatry to the Mental Health Liaison team.
* To provide medical support and supervision to the Liaison team, completing second line specialist assessment and prescribing medical treatment where appropriate, supported by the Speciality and Junior Doctors.
* To contribute to the development of the service in conjunction with other Team members, services within the Trust and other organisations locally including the Local Authority and Acute Trust.
* Work closely and in partnership with other services and organisations to contribute to a seamless service of mental health provision and the development of appropriate care pathways for onward referral of individuals in need of further assessment and support.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
* Flexible and agile working opportunities
* Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
* Wide range of supportive staff networks
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
Details
Date posted: 24 October 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience Pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: C9798-1771
Job locations
Stonebow Unit
Stonebow Road
Hereford
HR1 2ER
Qualifications and experience
The following lists include Essential and Desirable items as identified in the job specification.
* Essential
o MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
o CCT holder or equivalent (or within 6 months of becoming eligible for CCT) in either GA or OA psychiatry (with experience of the other)
o Current full registration with the GMC (or eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment) & GMC Licence to practice
o MRCPsych (or equivalent)
o Approval (or eligible for approval) under Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act
o Eligible to work in the UK
o I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
* Desirable
o Higher degree of other qualification in research methodology
o Qualification or previous training in leadership
o Qualification and/or experience in providing training for doctors
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details: Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, Stonebow Unit, Stonebow Road, Hereford, HR1 2ER
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