Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry - CMHT Gosport

TN United Kingdom; Gosport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking NHS Trust as a Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry, where you will play a vital role in shaping mental health services. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide clinical leadership and support innovative approaches to patient care. As part of a dynamic team, you will contribute to the transformation of mental health services in Hampshire, working collaboratively with other NHS organizations. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery for diverse communities. Be part of this exciting journey to improve mental health services and make a lasting impact.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance up to £8K

Pension Contribution Options

NHS Leadership Development Opportunities

Educational and Training Opportunities

Medical Leadership Development Days

Clinical/Educational Supervisor Opportunities

Peer Support Groups

Personalized Coaching and Mentoring

Weekly Academic Teaching

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and MRCPsych or equivalent required.
• Eligible for Specialist Register within 12 months of CCT/CESR.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-class clinical leadership across Mental Health Specialties.
• Support transformation and service delivery improvement.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Mental Health Expertise

Change Management

Communication Skills

Education

Full GMC Registration

MRCPsych or equivalent

Specialist Register Eligibility

Job description

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Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry - CMHT Gosport, Gosport

Client:

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Gosport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

4b03765273b4

Job Views:

6

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

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, that deliver Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Hampshire, in what we call project Fusion.

Main duties of the job

This is a fantastic time to join us. We need forward-thinking, dynamic change agents to join our teams who can offer first-class clinical leadership and care across all our Mental Health Specialties and support our ongoing journey of transformation by bringing new perspectives and approaches to service delivery.

We have a wide variety of specialties available, including:

• Older Person's Mental Health Community

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 traditional 10-session roles.

We also offer:

• Support with housing costs and relocation assistance of up to 8K
• 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
• Peer support groups
• Personalized coaching and mentoring
• Weekly academic teaching

About us

Southern Health is one of the UK's largest NHS Foundation Trusts, specializing in mental health and learning disabilities, with physical health community services as well. With over 7000 staff across more than 200 sites, we are committed to providing excellent healthcare to diverse communities, prioritizing patients and staff.

We are working with other NHS Trusts to integrate our services into a larger, more accessible organization, with the final merger expected in late 2024, forming Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Join us on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Job description

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration
• MRCPsych or equivalent
• Eligible for the Specialist Register or within 12 months of CCT/CESR, in old age or dual trained in old age and psychiatry
• Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 in the UK

Employer details

Employer name: Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Aerodrome House, Fratergate Business Park, Aerodrome Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0GY