Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry Inpatient & Acute and Crisis

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry to join their dynamic team in Gosport. This role offers the chance to be part of a transformative journey, integrating mental health services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. As a forward-thinking professional, you will provide first-class clinical leadership and care, contributing to the ongoing evolution of mental health services. With opportunities for flexible working, educational advancement, and a supportive environment, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of mental health.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance up to £8,000

Pension Contribution Policies

NHS Leadership Development Opportunities

Educational and Training Opportunities

Biannual Medical Leadership Development Days

Weekly Academic Teaching

Personalized Coaching and Mentoring

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration required for practice in the UK.
• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership across Mental Health Specialties.
• Support transformation in service delivery with innovative approaches.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Mental Health Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Full GMC Registration

MRCPsych or Equivalent

Eligible for Specialist Register

Job description

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Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry Inpatient & Acute and Crisis, 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:

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20

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 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 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 In Patients

We are happy to discuss your specific career requirements and may offer blended job plans, opportunities for Specialty Lead roles, education, training, research, flexible working options, or a traditional 10-session role.

We also offer:

• Support with housing costs and relocation assistance of up to £8,000
• Pension contribution policies
• NHS Leadership and Development opportunities, including Medical Appraiser roles
• Educational, Training, and Research opportunities
• Biannual Medical Leadership Development Days
• 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, learning disabilities, and physical health community services. With over 7,000 staff across more than 200 sites in Hampshire, we are committed to providing excellent healthcare to diverse communities, prioritizing patients and staff alike.

We are working closely with other NHS Trusts to integrate our services into the new Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust, launching in July 2024. The integration includes CAMHS from Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust services, and the final merging with Solent Trusts.

Join us as we 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 recognized equivalent
• Eligible for the Specialist Register or within 12 months of CCT/CESR, in old age or dual-trained in old age 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: Gosport War Memorial Hospital, Bury Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3PW