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Consultant Psychiatrist – General Adult Liaison Psychiatry Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust Whiston Hospital, Warrington Rd, Prescot, L35 5DRRole Summary:We are seeking a Consultant in General Adult Liaison Psychiatry for a community-based liaison role at site in Liverpool, working closely with the Mental Health Liaison Team (MHLT). This is a full-time locum post running from 01 September 2025 to 30 January 2026.Key Details:Grade: ConsultantSpecialty: General Adult Liaison PsychiatryLocation: Prescot (with some travel to Knowsley Resource Centre)Dates: 01 September 2025 – 30 January 2026Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00Accommodation: Not availableTravel: Cross-site travel expenses may be reimbursed by agreementRole Description:Consultant-led community liaison psychiatry service, based primarily within or near the A&E department.Work closely with the Mental Health Liaison Team (MHLT).Office base also available at Knowsley Resource Centre.No outpatient clinic responsibilities.High-volume acute setting: 397 AED referrals and 437 acute ward referrals recorded in a 4-month period (Aug–Dec 2022).Full timetable available upon request.Mandatory Requirements:Approved Clinician (AC) statusSection 12 approvalFull GMC registration with Specialist Registration in PsychiatryWhy Apply?Long-term, full-time consultant post in a high-demand specialtyOpportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-referral A&E settingPart of a well-established NHS Trust with supportive multidisciplinary teamsCompetitive locum rates availableTo express interest or request the timetable, please get in touch. Early onboarding is recommended due to high demand.