Consultant General Adult Psychiatry - CMHT

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking dynamic individuals to join their Consultant Psychiatry teams in Southampton. This role offers the chance to lead clinical initiatives and contribute to transformative projects within the NHS. Ideal candidates will possess strong clinical leadership skills and a commitment to enhancing mental health services. With opportunities for flexible working arrangements and professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of mental health. Join a dedicated team committed to improving lives across the community.

Benefits

Support with housing costs

Relocation assistance up to £8K

10% responsibility allowance

Pension contribution options

NHS Leadership and Development opportunities

Educational, Training, and Research opportunities

Medical Leadership Development Day

Opportunities to be a Clinical/Educational Supervisor

Personalized coaching and mentoring

Weekly academic teaching

Qualifications

• Must be fully registered with the General Medical Council.
• MRCPsych or recognized equivalent is essential.
• Eligible for Specialist Register or within 12 months of CCT.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-class clinical leadership and care across Mental Health Specialties.
• Support transformation by bringing new perspectives to service delivery.
• Engage in educational, training, and research opportunities.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Mental Health Specialties

Change Management

Communication Skills

Education

Full Registration with the General Medical Council

MRCPsych or equivalent

CCT in General Adult Psychiatry

Job description

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Client:

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

1429e33e0f95

Job Views:

9

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are looking for versatile, enthusiastic individuals to join our Consultant Psychiatry teams to support us on our improvement and transformation journey.

This is an exciting time for the Trust as we are on a journey to bring together all NHS community and mental health services provided in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, including services provided by Solent NHS Trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, and Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, that deliver Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Hampshire, in what we call project Fusion.

Main duties of the job

This is a fantastic time to join us. We need forward-thinking, dynamic change agents to join our teams who would offer first-class clinical leadership and clinical care across all our Mental Health Specialties and who will support us in our ongoing journey of transformation by bringing new ways of looking at issues and thinking about how we deliver services.

We have a wide variety of specialties available, including:

• Community Mental Health

In locations across Southampton.

We're happy to discuss your specific career requirements and may be able to offer blended job plans, opportunities for Specialty Lead roles, education, training, or research, as well as flexible working arrangements or a traditional 10-session role if preferred.

We can also offer:

• Support with housing costs and relocation assistance of up to £8K
• 10% responsibility allowance for Adult Inpatient and Inpatient Specialist Services roles
• Pension contribution options
• NHS Leadership and Development opportunities, including Medical Appraiser roles
• Educational, Training, and Research opportunities
• Twice-yearly Medical Leadership Development Day
• At least 2.5 SPAs (Pro-rata)
• Opportunities to be a Clinical/Educational Supervisor
• Peer support groups
• Personalized coaching and mentoring
• Weekly academic teaching

About us

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust is one of the few trusts in the country providing both mental and physical health and learning disability services, offering care at every stage of life.

Our team of 6,500 staff work across over 300 sites, caring for people in hospitals and communities, helping them recover and lead full, productive lives.

We serve approximately 1.7 million people across rural and urban areas of the South Coast, delivering services in the community, hospitals, and secure units.

Our goal is to work alongside those we support and our partners to continually improve and deliver the best care possible.

We are committed to reflecting the community we serve in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability, LGBTQ+ status, and mental health experience.

Our locations are accessible via good road and rail links to London, with nearby airports and ferry links to Europe.

Job description

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.

Job responsibilities

Details are included in the attached documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council
• MRCPsych or recognized equivalent
• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 12 months of CCT at the time of interview. CCT in general adult psychiatry.
• Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bittern Park Medical Centre
Thorold Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO18 1HZ