Consultant in CAMHS - Osborn Centre

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Fareham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join a dynamic team at the forefront of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young people facing mental health challenges. You will lead clinical efforts, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to service development in a supportive environment. With opportunities for professional growth through mentoring and CPD, this position is ideal for those passionate about improving mental health care. Join us and help shape the future of mental health services in the region.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Mentoring Schemes

CPD Opportunities

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and MRCPsych required.
• CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and direct care to young people with mental health disorders.
• Manage complex cases and oversee psychiatric assessments.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Psychiatric Assessments

Risk Assessments

Collaborative Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Full Registration with the General Medical Council

MRCPsych or equivalent

CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional Consultant in Child and Adolescent Mental Health to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team at the Osborn Centre in Fareham.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a committed and compassionate psychiatrist to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people experiencing complex mental health challenges. You will work within a supportive environment, offering clinical leadership and expertise across a broad spectrum of conditions and collaborating closely with professionals from health, education, and social care sectors.

The post is based within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust--an ambitious, integrated organisation at the forefront of delivering high-quality care across mental health, learning disabilities, and community services.

With a focus on innovation, staff development, and collaborative working, we offer not only a chance to shape care pathways but also comprehensive support for your career progression through our mentoring schemes, CPD opportunities, and new consultant development programme.

Join us and help shape the future of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in the region.

Main duties of the job

As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will provide clinical leadership and direct care to young people up to age 18 with a range of mental health disorders. You will manage complex cases, oversee psychiatric assessments and medication planning, and guide risk assessments. Working alongside a well-established MDT--including psychology, nursing, occupational therapy, and social work--you will ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care.

You will actively contribute to service development, clinical governance, supervision of junior doctors and trainees, and liaise closely with partner agencies. Key qualities include excellent clinical acumen, collaborative leadership, strong communication skills, and a commitment to professional development.

You will also support training and teaching across the division, with opportunities to engage in research and quality improvement projects. This post includes 8 Programmed Activities (6 DCC, 2 SPA), and flexible working is welcomed.

The CAMHS Academy is a dedicated platform providing information, resources, and career opportunities in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. It promotes workforce development through training, career pathways, and new initiatives. You can find out more via https://camhsacademy.hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/

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.

Job description
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 Child and Adolescent 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

Osborn Centre

Osborn Road

Fareham

Hampshire

PO16 7ES

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