Job summary
- Main area
- Neuropsychiatry
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 20 hours per week
- Job ref
- 160-8082759
- Employer
- The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Walton Centre
- Town
- Liverpool
- Salary
- £113,565 - £150,569 Pro-rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Neuropsychiatrist
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
Postholder to provide Neuropsychiatry services, at the Walton Centre and also Cheshire and Merseyside Rehabilitation Network (CMRN).
Providing outpatient clinics and neuropsychiatry liaison consultations to inpatients on the wards of the hospital, in addition to two Rehabilitation Units based in Seddon Unit at St Helens and Ward 5 at Broadgreen which is part of the CMRN.
Participate in the management of the Neuropsychiatry part of the CMRN and the Walton Centre.
Main duties of the job
Undertaking of weekly clinics in The Walton Centre, with the referrals for clinics made by in house consultant staff.
Provide neuropsychiatry liaison consultations to inpatients on the wards of the hospital. Participate in the management of the Neuropsychiatry service part of the CMRN and the Walton Centre.
Deliver weekly teaching and case conferences which take place at the Walton Centre and supervision of the nurse specialists attached to the service.
Liaison and work into the Mersey Care Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre.
Working for our organisation
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential criteria
- Medical qualifications recognised in the UK.
- Inclusion on the GMC and Specialist Register or eligible for such inclusion, or Specialist Register within 6 months of completing CCT
- Approved under Section 12 of the MHA 1983 or willing to apply for such approval
- Registration with Royal College for CPD and of good standing
Desirable criteria
- MRC Psych or equivalent
- Evidence of at least one year’s experience within neuropsychiatry
- Evidence of taking a lead in service review and development.
- Evidence of a developing area of special interest
Audit & Research
Essential criteria
- Awareness of importance of principles of clinical governance, including areas such as audit and research
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD or willing to apply for such.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of research, including publications
Communication Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Awareness of the importance of teaching and education
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of teaching
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Anita Krishnan
- Job title
- Divisional Clinical Director for Neurology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0151 556 3527
- Additional information
Please contact Dr Krishnan secretary on 151 556 3363
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