Job summary We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrist to join our CRHTT in the Mid & North Hampshire Division. The team is based in Basingstoke, with a hub in Winchester. This is a great opportunity to join as part of a three-consultant team and would be a supportive environment for a new or an experienced consultant. Applicants will be considered up to 12 months from CCT at application. Applicants will be considered who are looking for less than a full time post or whom wish to job share. Applicants will be considered who wish for a flexible working pattern, including long days. Please detail your preferences on your covering letter or discuss at pre-interview visits. The post holder will provide cross-cover for leave with the other senior medical staff within the CRHTT and carry out both scheduled and urgent clinical work flexibly to support clinical need and patient safety. The teams enjoy good working relationships with local GPs, CMHT's, Substance Misuse Services, OPMH CMHTs, CAMHS and Learning Disability Services. Substance Misuse and CAMHS are provided by a different organisation. The team is supported by junior medical staff and host medical students from the University of Southampton as well as the St George's University, Grenada. There is a strong teaching and training culture. Main duties of the job Consultants will use their skills and expertise to achieve the best care for service users, with a focus on the assessment and management of complexity and severity. This includes: Ensuring evidence-based practice and user centered recovery principles to assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate all interventions provided by the team to promote recovery and independence. Focusing on the management of service users presenting with the greatest complexity and severity will necessitate consultants working with relatively small case loads in order to be able to respond in a flexible and timely way to the needs of the most unwell. Managing complex information, make formulations using a biopsychosocial model. Ensuring appropriate and effective engagement with carers and families, following the principles of Triangle of Care. Lead on the interface with primary care, and ensure there is an effective interface with the Acute Care Pathway, and be proactive in resolving problems across pathways. Contributing to nurses and practitioners patient management plans and providing senior clinical oversight of the whole CRHTT caseload, provided by members of the team, not just to those seen by the consultant. Management of risk, and weighing complex risk information to deliver care that is in the best interests of the recovery of the individual. Supporting the MDT in this by clear communication, containing anxiety, and maintaining hope for the patient. About us Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services. As a Trust, our footprint spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities. - We function as a unified team, placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours. - Our 7,000 workforce is skilled and diverse, with a deep commitment to ongoing staff development. We offer customised training, leadership pathways, and a plethora of career opportunities. - We respect and listen to your thoughts, ideas, and concerns via well-established network of staff groups to increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. Building on all this, we are currently working closely with other local NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Our new organisation is set to launch in April 2024 and will incorporate Southern Health, Solent, Isle of Wight and Sussex Partnership Trusts. While the new Trust will be substantially bigger, it will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, streamlining services and making healthcare across the county more accessible. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £99,532 to £131,964 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 348-MNH-MED-5974 Job locations Avalon House Chesil Street Winchester Hampshire SO23 0HU Parklands Hospital Aldermaston Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG24 9RH Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. 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 CouncilTo hold Approved Clinician status at the point of taking up post or within 3 months.MRCPsych or recognised equivalentEligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 12 months of CCT at time of interview.CCT in general adult psychiatry or equivalent through CESR route.Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983. Experience Essential At least 6 months clinical experience of working in an NHS setting.Prior experience of working with detained patients as senior trainee, associate specialist or consultant.Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full Registration with the General Medical CouncilTo hold Approved Clinician status at the point of taking up post or within 3 months.MRCPsych or recognised equivalentEligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 12 months of CCT at time of interview.CCT in general adult psychiatry or equivalent through CESR route.Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983. Experience Essential At least 6 months clinical experience of working in an NHS setting.Prior experience of working with detained patients as senior trainee, associate specialist or consultant.Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Avalon House Chesil Street Winchester Hampshire SO23 0HU Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)