Job summary We are seeking proactive individuals to provide world-class clinical leadership and innovation across our diverse Mental Health Specialities - Trust wide.Psychiatrists are the heart of shaping change; you will have the opportunity to influence your own development and drive transformation in the future of mental health services.To view all our fabulous opportunities please visit our pages or email and tell us what you are looking for.
Main duties of the job As a Consultant Psychiatrist at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will manage the psychiatric care across our diverse Mental Health Specialities.
Key duties include:Conducting detailed psychiatric assessments, developing care plans, and monitoring treatment outcomes.Leading clinical decision-making and risk management within a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patient safety and recovery-focused care.Acting as the Responsible Clinician for detained patients, with Mental Health Act duties and active participation in Care Programme Approach (CPA) reviews.Providing clinical oversight and guidance to team members, supporting a collaborative approach to complex cases.Participating in service development, quality improvement, and governance activities to enhance care standards and service effectiveness.We can also offer youSupport with Housing costs and a Relocation assistanceBespoke Flexible Job PlansResearch, Specialty and Teaching OpportunitiesResponsibility AllowanceFinancial and Wellbeing assistance programme10 days of study leave per year + generous budget to support your developmentPension alternative contribution policyNHS Leadership and Development opportunities, including opportunity to become a Medical AppraiserTwice Yearly Medical Leadership Development DayOpportunities to be a Clinical/Educational SupervisorPeer support groupPersonalized coaching and mentoring opportunitiesWeekly academic teaching About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services.
We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do.
Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients.
By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert.
The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full Registration with the General Medical Council MRCPsych or recognised equivalent Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 12 months of CCT at time of interview.
CCT in Specialty Psychiatry Approved under section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983