Consultant in CAMHS - Austen House

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Hampshire seeks a Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry to lead clinical care in a specialised low secure unit. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a relevant higher degree, with a focus on effective treatment for adolescents facing complex psychiatric challenges. This role offers opportunities for personal development, competitive support for housing, and a dynamic workforce environment.

Benefits

Support with housing costs

Relocation assistance up to £8,000

Pension alternative contribution policy

Leadership development opportunities

Educational/Training/Research opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Child and Adolescent psychiatry.
• Eligibility for inclusion in the Specialist Register.
• Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical care managing complex cases.
• Conduct detailed psychiatric assessments and treatment plans.
• Supervise and support multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Psychiatric assessment

Education

Relevant Higher Degree (MD, PhD, MSc)

Full Registration with the General Medical Council

MRCPsych or recognized equivalent

Job description

Overview

Go back Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in CAMHS - Austen House

The closing date is 31 October 2025

Join us at Austen House as a Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry to provide vital care within a specialised low secure unit. Located in Hampshire, Austen House is transforming to meet critical needs as a mixed 7-bed PICU and low secure adolescent unit. You will work alongside a collaborative multi-disciplinary team, offering expert assessment, diagnosis, and care for adolescents with complex psychiatric needs. With 6 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week, this role provides a balanced focus on direct clinical care and professional development. This is a unique opportunity to shape young lives within a dynamic, supportive environment dedicated to recovery and patient-centred care. We welcome applications from psychiatrists passionate about making a tangible difference in adolescent mental health services.

We can also offer you

• Support with Housing costs and a Relocation assistance of up to 8,000
• Pension alternative contribution policy
• NHS Leadership and Development opportunities, including opportunity to become a Medical Appraiser
• Educational/Training/Research opportunities
• Twice Yearly Medical Leadership Development Day
• Opportunities to be a Clinical/Educational Supervisor
• Personalized coaching and mentoring opportunities
• Weekly academic teaching

Main duties of the job

As a Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Austen House, you will lead clinical care, managing complex cases for adolescents within the secure unit. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting detailed psychiatric assessments, formulating personalised treatment plans, and providing ongoing care for a small caseload.
• Acting as the Responsible Clinician, leading clinical decision-making, and managing Mental Health Act responsibilities.
• Supervising and supporting a multi-disciplinary team, promoting best practices and evidence-based care.
• Engaging in quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance, and CPD to enhance service outcomes.
• Contributing to service development, providing input on patient pathways and staff training.

This role is ideal for consultants with strong leadership and communication skills, committed to recovery-focused, holistic mental health care.

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 responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Relevant Higher Degree e.g., MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical 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 Child and Adolescent 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.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust