Specialty Doctor, Liaison East Surrey (attracts £15K RRP)
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Redhill, Surrey, RH1 5RH
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
Job description
This Post is for a Specialty Doctor responsible for providing clinical input & leadership to Liaison Psychiatry based at East Surrey Hospital & workin...
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 member
- 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
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!
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.
Eligibiltiy
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 Speciality Doctor and reflect on development needs
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
18 August 2026
Last checked
20 August 2026
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