Job summary Are you an experienced medical leader looking to shape the future of mental health services? We are seeking a Divisional Associate Medical Director Isle of Wight to provide clinical leadership, drive innovation, and improve patient care across the region. At Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to delivering high-quality, integrated mental health services. As a key member of the Divisional Leadership Team, you will oversee strategic planning, workforce development, and clinical governance while maintaining a Consultant Psychiatrist role. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team, influence service transformation, and enhance patient outcomes in a forward-thinking organisation. With a focus on professional development, CPD opportunities, and a collaborative work environment, we provide the ideal setting for medical leaders to thrive. If you are a Consultant Psychiatrist with leadership experience and a passion for improving mental health services, we would love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that is making a real impact on healthcare across the Isle of Wight. Main duties of the job As Divisional Associate Medical Director Isle of Wight, you will play a pivotal role in shaping mental health services while maintaining a Consultant Psychiatrist position. Your leadership will drive clinical excellence, improve service delivery, and support workforce development. Key responsibilities include: Providing medical leadership and governance across the division. Supporting workforce planning, recruitment, and retention. Ensuring high standards of patient care, safety, and experience. Driving service development and quality improvement initiatives. Engaging with external partners to enhance integrated care. We are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist with: GMC registration and Approved Clinician status. Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills. Experience in workforce management and clinical governance. A passion for service transformation and patient-centred care. If you are ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference, apply today 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. Date posted 26 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 3 years Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 348-HIOW-MED-7715 Job locations St. Mary's Hospital (IOW) Parkhurst Road Newport Isle of Wight PO30 5TG 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. 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 At least 3 years' experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist or Associate Specialist or Specialist Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full Registration with the General Medical Council At least 3 years' experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist or Associate Specialist or Specialist 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 St. Mary's Hospital (IOW) Parkhurst Road Newport Isle of Wight PO30 5TG Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)