Consultant in Learning Disabilities - IOW

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Sandown; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello £30,000

Job summary

Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist to provide leadership and oversight to the Community Adult Learning Disability Service on the Isle of Wight.

The role involves leading a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to an upcoming Intensive Support Team, and working with partners across the trust and Isle of Wight NHS Trust. A £30,000 Golden Hello is offered to successful candidates.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration is required to practise as a consultant psychiatrist.
• MRCPsych or an equivalent credential is preferred.
• Eligible for Specialist Register or CCT in learning disability psychiatry at interview.
• Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act 1983 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior clinical colleagues to define professional status and responsibilities within the team.
• Ensure clear staff objectives, safety responsibilities, and open discussion of issues.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external teams for timely information flow.
• Ensure staff contributions are heard and decisions understood and accepted.
• Encourage cooperation and effective communication within the team.
• Coordinate patient care and provide information on contacts for questions or concerns.

Education

Full Registration with the General Medical Council

MRCPsych or recognised equivalent

Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview. CCT in learning disability psychiatry.

Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Job description

This post offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Psychiatrist to support the newly established Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will be expected to provide active consultant leadership and oversight to the Community Adult Learning Disability Service on the Isle of Wight.

The Community Adult Learning Disability Team is fully multi-disciplinary, with psychology, nursing, OT, Physio, and a new Art Therapy role soon to be introduced. The Team is dedicated and friendly and work closely with the team of experts by experience and wider system colleagues and services within Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust and the Isle of Wight NHS Trust.

The team are also expecting investment to develop an Intensive Support Team/function in coming months which will be a valuable addition to the range of services offered.

Join Us and Receive a 30,000 Golden Hello! Terms and Conditions apply

As part of our commitment to attracting outstanding talent, we are delighted to offer a 30,000 Golden Hello to successful candidates appointed to this role. This is a unique opportunity to support you as you take the next step in your career subject to qualifying conditions.

Main duties of the job

• work with other senior clinical team members to ensure that colleagues understand the professional status and specialty of all team members, their roles and responsibilities in the team, and who is responsible for each aspect of patient care.
• work with other senior clinical team members to ensure that staff are clear about their individual and team objectives, their personal and collective responsibilities for patient and public safety, and for openly and honestly recording and discussing problems.
• communicate effectively with colleagues within and outside the team, ensuring that arrangements are in place for relevant information to be passed on to the team promptly.
• work with other senior clinical team members to ensure that all team members have an opportunity to contribute to discussions and that they understand and accept the decisions taken.
• encourage team members to co-operate and communicate effectively with each other.
• work with other senior clinical team members to ensure that each patient's care is properly coordinated and managed, and that patients are given information about whom to contact if they have questions or concerns this is particularly important when patient care is shared between teams.
• work with other senior clinical team members to set up and maintain systems to identify and manage risks in the team's area of responsibility.

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 description

Job responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Full Registration with the General MedicalCouncil
• MRCPsych or recognised equivalent
• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview. CCT in learning disability psychiatry.
• Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.