Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry - Elmleigh Inpatient

Sussexcommunity; Havant; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry. This role offers the chance to lead clinical teams, innovate service delivery, and participate in a transformative journey across mental health services in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, relocation assistance, and numerous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension contribution options

NHS Leadership and Development opportunities

Educational, training, and research opportunities

Relocation assistance up to £8,000

10% responsibility allowance for certain roles

Twice-yearly Medical Leadership Development Day

Personalized coaching and mentoring

Weekly academic teaching

Qualifications

• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 12 months of CCT at the time of interview.
• Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Responsibilities

• Offer first-class clinical leadership and care across all mental health specialties.
• Support ongoing transformation by bringing innovative approaches to service delivery.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Innovative Approaches

Education

MRCPsych

Full Registration with the General Medical Council

Job description

Go back Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry - Elmleigh Inpatient

The closing date is 18 May 2025

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, which delivers Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Hampshire, in what we call Project Fusion.

Main duties of the job

This is a fantastic opportunity to join us. We need forward-thinking, dynamic change agents to offer first-class clinical leadership and care across all our mental health specialties. You will support our ongoing transformation by bringing innovative approaches to service delivery.

We offer a wide variety of specialties across locations in Southampton. We are happy to discuss your specific career requirements and may 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 £8,000, a 10% responsibility allowance for Adult Inpatient and Inpatient Specialist Services roles, and other benefits such as:

• 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
• Personalized coaching and mentoring
• 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 over 12,000 staff and more than 200 sites, we provide a broad range of services including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, serving diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.

We are committed to compassionate, accountable, respectful, and excellent care, prioritizing our patients and service users. We aim to be a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that promotes staff development, well-being, and collaboration.

Join us to make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve, now and in the future.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

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 at the 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. A DBS check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust