Consultant General Adult Psychiatry - Southampton East CMHT

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Chilworth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Chilworth seeks Consultant Psychiatrists for its Community Mental Health Teams. You will provide clinical leadership and care to patients, shape services, and work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team. The role offers relocation assistance, flexible working options, and numerous professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

30,000 Golden Hello

Flexible working

Relocation support up to 8K

Generous leave package

Comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
• MRCPsych or recognized equivalent.
• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 12 months of CCT.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and care to patients with complex needs.
• Support ongoing transformation in mental health services.
• Shape patient pathways and contribute to service development.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Care

Mental Health Expertise

Education

MRCPsych or recognised equivalent

Full Registration with the General Medical Council

CCT in General Adult Psychiatry

Job description

Overview

Join us at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and receive a 30,000 Golden Hello as part of your appointment. We are seeking enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrists to join our Community Mental Health Teams at The Bitterne Park Medical Centre, providing expert clinical leadership and high-quality care to patients with complex needs. You will work closely with primary care, acute services, and a skilled multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to shape patient pathways, contribute to service development, and take part in teaching, CPD, and research.

We offer flexible working, a generous leave package, relocation support, and comprehensive wellbeing benefits including fast-track physiotherapy, Employee Assistance, and NHS discounts. You will also be supported through mentoring, peer groups, and our New Consultant Development Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a forward-thinking Trust dedicated to compassionate, integrated care for the communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

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 Specialities 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 on offer, including:

• Community Mental Health

We are happy to discuss your specific career requirements with you and may be able to offer blended job plans, opportunities for Specialty Lead and education, training or research, as well as flexible working opportunities or a more traditional 10-session role if this is what you are looking for.

We can also offer you:

• Support with Housing costs and relocation assistance of up to 8K
• 10% responsibility allowance for Adult Inpatient and Inpatient Specialist Services Role
• Pension alternative contribution policy
• NHS Leadership and Development opportunities, including the opportunity to become a Medical Appraiser
• Educational/Training/Research opportunities
• Twice Yearly Medical Leadership Development Day
• At least 2.5 SPAs (Pro-rata)
• 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, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.

We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we\'re creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.

Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.

Job description & responsibilities

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

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 general adult psychiatry.
• Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Employer details

Employer name: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Bittern Park Medical Centre, Thorold Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 1HZ

Notes: Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 348-SSW-MED-9082