Consultant General Adult Psychiatry- Southampton Inpatient

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dynamic Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry to lead clinical care and transform mental health services. This role will involve providing exceptional clinical leadership, supporting a diverse team, and ensuring high-quality care for patients. As part of a newly formed trust, you will be at the forefront of innovative healthcare delivery, working collaboratively with dedicated professionals to improve patient outcomes. This position offers opportunities for career development, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive environment committed to excellence and compassion in care.

Benefits

Relocation assistance up to 8K

10% responsibility allowance

Pension alternative contribution policy

At least 2.5 SPAs (Pro-rata)

Opportunities as Clinical/Educational Supervisor

Qualifications

• Registered with GMC and CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or MRCPsych required.
• Must have Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician Status.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and leadership for up to 18 inpatients.
• Liaise with various stakeholders and support from inpatient services.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Mental Health Care

Communication Skills

Education

Full Registration with the General Medical Council

CCT in General Adult Psychiatry

MRCPsych or equivalent

Job description

Consultant General Adult Psychiatry- Southampton Inpatient

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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

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.

You must be registered with a licence to practice with the GMC with a CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or MRCPsych or a recognised equivalent is a requirement for this post. All applicants must have Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician Status when taking up this post.

We're 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 a Relocation assistance of up to 8K
• 10% responsibility allowance for Adult Inpatient and Inpatient Specialist Services Role
• Pension alternative contribution policy
• At least 2.5 SPAs (Pro-rata)
• Opportunities to be a Clinical/Educational Supervisor

Main duties of the job

The post holders will be responsible for providing clinical care and be the responsible clinician for up to 18 inpatients, depending on which ward the post is aligned to.

As well as providing clinical leadership to the team and liaising with a wide variety of other stakeholders both in the locality and the wider geographical area the trust covers.

The consultants will have the support from the acute inpatient services which is established at 3 WTE consultants. The posts are supported by two Middle grade Doctors who are shared across the 4 wards and 5 core trainees as well as nursing staff, OT, psychology and support staff. Each ward has its own ward manager with a modern matron overseeing the unit.

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 12,000 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 Trust's 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.

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

• 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.

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.