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.
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 you
* Support with Housing costs and a Relocation assistance
* Bespoke Flexible Job Plans
* Research, Specialty and Teaching Opportunities
* Responsibility Allowance
* Financial and Wellbeing assistance programme
* 10 days of study leave per year + generous budget to support your development
* Pension alternative contribution policy
* NHS Leadership and Development opportunities, including opportunity to become a Medical Appraiser
* Twice Yearly Medical Leadership Development Day
* Opportunities to be a Clinical/Educational Supervisor
* Peer support group
* Personalized coaching and mentoring opportunities
* Weekly 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.
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 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
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tatchbury Mount
Calmore
Southampton
Hampshire
SO40 2RZ
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