Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry - Parklands Inpatient

NHS; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Hampshire as a Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry. This role offers dynamic change opportunities in mental health services, with flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment. You'll provide clinical leadership while enhancing patient care across various specialties.

Benefits

Housing cost support

Relocation assistance up to £8,000

10% responsibility allowance

Pension contribution options

Clinical/Educational Supervisor opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be registered with a GMC license to practice.
• Hold a CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and RC responsibility for up to 12 patients.
• Support transformation initiatives in mental health services.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Change Management

Education

CCT in General Adult Psychiatry

MRCPsych

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking versatile, enthusiastic individuals to join our Consultant team in General Adult Psychiatry to support our ongoing improvement and transformation initiatives.

This is a fantastic opportunity for forward-thinking, dynamic change agents who can provide first-class clinical leadership and care across all Mental Health Specialties. You will support our transformation journey by introducing innovative approaches to service delivery.

You must be registered with a GMC license to practice, hold a CCT in General Adult Psychiatry, Old Age Psychiatry, MRCPsych, or an equivalent qualification. All applicants must have Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician Status at the time of appointment.

We are open to discussing your career aspirations and may offer blended job plans, opportunities as a Specialty Lead, involvement in education, training, or research, as well as flexible working arrangements or a traditional 10-session role, depending on your preferences.

Additional benefits include:

• Support with housing costs and relocation assistance of up to £8,000
• 10% responsibility allowance for Adult Inpatient and Specialist Services roles
• Pension contribution options
• At least 2.5 SPAs (Pro-rata)
• Opportunities to serve as a Clinical/Educational Supervisor

Main duties include providing clinical care, RC responsibility, and treatment for up to 12 patients per WTE at Parklands Hospital, Basingstoke, across two newly refurbished single-sex acute wards (Cherry ward - female, Juniper ward - male). The role offers a favorable ratio of medical time per patient, with support from middle-grade and resident doctors at various levels.

This position is available as a full-time or part-time role on either ward, working alongside substantive colleagues.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust integrates expertise across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services, serving diverse communities with a commitment to compassionate, high-quality, accessible care.

With over 12,000 staff across 300+ sites, our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that enhances accessibility and care consistency, aiming to improve patient outcomes, foster innovation, and meet regional needs.

Our trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, and Hampshire CAMHS, enabling seamless care delivery across the region. Join us to help shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer excellent career development, training, and collaborative opportunities.