Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry Inpatient - Primrose Ward

NHS; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Southampton seeks a motivated Consultant Psychiatrist for Primrose Ward, offering hybrid working arrangements. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering quality clinical care, managing treatment, and supervising resident doctors in a multidisciplinary setting. Essential qualifications include MRCPsych and Full Registration with the GMC. This position offers a salary between £109,725 to £145,478 per year and a commitment to collaborative patient care.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include MRCPsych and eligibility for Specialist Register.
• Experience in old age psychiatry is preferred.
• Current UK professional registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care on Primrose Ward.
• Manage treatment for patients and supervise resident doctors.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and lead care initiatives.

Skills

Collaborative care

Clinical supervision

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Full Registration with the General Medical Council

MRCPsych or recognised equivalent

CCT in Old Age Psychiatry

Job description

Overview

Exciting opportunity for a motivated Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Primrose Ward team at Western Community Hospital. This full-time, flexible role supports hybrid working (face-to-face and remote) and welcomes joint applications from part-time consultants. The post is based at Oakwood Centre, Western Community Hospital, and follows a strict OPMH on-call rota for North and South Hampshire (approximately 1 in 14).

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Dr. Joseph Jameson, a full-time consultant in old age psychiatry covering Snowdrop Ward in Winchester, providing a buddy system for cross-cover during annual and study leave. The medical team includes an ST4-6 trainee and three resident trainees (two FY1 doctors and one GP trainee). There is weekly input from a consultant geriatrician to support physical health management and supervise residents.

Primrose Ward is a fully staffed, functional OPMH unit with a new ward manager, supported by a modern matron and head of nursing, a Band 7 advanced nurse practitioner, a stable psychology team, and therapy services with physiotherapists and occupational therapists.

We welcome applications from candidates who value collaborative, multidisciplinary care and opportunities for service development and quality improvement initiatives to enhance inpatient care.

Responsibilities

The postholder will be responsible for delivering high-quality clinical care, holding Responsible Clinician (RC) duties, and managing treatment for patients on Primrose Ward. They will provide clinical supervision and support for resident doctors, including one ST4-6 senior trainee, two Foundation Year 1 residents, and a GP trainee (CT1-3 level). They will work as a core member of the Old Age Psychiatry inpatient team, collaborating with the ward\'s multidisciplinary team and leading inpatient care initiatives. The role includes participating in service development and quality improvement, and coordinating with the inpatient psychology team and allied health professionals.

Cross-cover arrangements are in place with Dr. Joseph Jameson for Snowdrop Ward during annual and study leave, and the postholder will have access to dedicated administrative support for tribunal report writing. They will work with the ward leadership including a Modern Matron, Ward Manager, and Head of Nursing for inpatient services.

Qualifications

Essential

• 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 Old Age Psychiatry and/or CCT in General Adult Psychiatry
• Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see the NHS Careers website.

Details

Location: Western Community Hospital, Oakwood Centre, Walnut Grove, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4XE

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Date posted: 24 September 2025

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 13,000 staff across more than 300 sites, we aim to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, and Hampshire CAMHS, to deliver seamless care across the region. We are committed to CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and to offering opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.