Consultant Liaison Psychiatry

The post holder will provide consultant leadership within the liaison psychiatry service at Kings College Hospital, delivering high-quality psychiatric assessment, risk management and treatment for patients referred from emergency, inpatient and outpatient settings. They will contribute to multidisciplinary team working, ensuring effective communication and coordination of care across acute and mental health services. The role includes supervision of junior medical staff, participation in teaching and training programmes, and contribution to clinical governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives. The post holder will undertake responsibilities as an Approved Clinician and ensure compliance with relevant legislation including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act. As part of the LUCI Clinical Informatics Service, the post holder will provide clinical leadership in the development and application of data-driven tools, working collaboratively with technical and clinical teams to design, implement and evaluate digital solutions that improve patient care and service delivery. They will also contribute to service development, research, and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing population health management and clinical effectiveness across the Trust. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will provide consultant leadership within the liaison psychiatry service at Kings College Hospital, delivering high-quality psychiatric assessment, risk management and treatment for patients referred from emergency, inpatient and outpatient settings. They will contribute to multidisciplinary team working, ensuring effective communication and coordination of care across acute and mental health services. The role includes supervision of junior medical staff, participation in teaching and training programmes, and contribution to clinical governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives. The post holder will undertake responsibilities as an Approved Clinician and ensure compliance with relevant legislation including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act. As part of the LUCI Clinical Informatics Service, the post holder will provide clinical leadership in the development and application of data-driven tools, working collaboratively with technical and clinical teams to design, implement and evaluate digital solutions that improve patient care and service delivery. They will also contribute to service development, research, and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing population health management and clinical effectiveness across the Trust.