Consultant in Older Persons Mental Health

NHS; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Portsmouth is seeking a Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry to provide clinical leadership within the OPMH service. The successful applicant will work in a hybrid model while engaging in service development and teaching. A GMC registration and experience in multidisciplinary teams are essential. This part-time, fixed-term role offers a competitive salary ranging from £105,504 to £139,882 per year.

Qualifications

• Included on the GMC Specialist Register for Old Age Psychiatry or a Higher trainee within 3 months of CCT completion.
• Approval under Sec 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Wide clinical experience in Old Age Psychiatry, including specialties.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in service development and teaching medical students.
• Cooperate with future service reconfiguration.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Multidisciplinary team working

Knowledge in Old Age Psychiatry

Policy and legislation awareness

Education

GMC Specialist Register for Old Age Psychiatry

Approval under Sec 12(2) of the Mental Health Act

Registered Clinical/Educational supervisor

Job description

Job summary

The successful applicant will work alongside three other (3.5 WTE) substantive consultants within the OPMH service, dividing work across community localities and inpatient OPMH services. The role involves traditional community team duties, including outpatient clinics with a multidisciplinary team comprising community psychiatric nurses, psychologists, support workers, occupational therapists, and social workers. We welcome discussions on areas of special interest compatible with this role. Currently, the service operates in a hybrid model (remote/virtual and face-to-face consultations), with a preference for face-to-face for frail elderly patients.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will provide strong clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team and clinical practitioners across the specialist teams. Flexibility and engagement in service development are essential, especially during national changes. The role includes teaching medical students and trainee doctors, and cooperating with future service reconfiguration.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust combines expertise from mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality, accessible care to diverse communities. With over 13,000 staff across 300+ sites, our goal is an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and patient outcomes through collaboration, innovation, and meeting community needs.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, and Hampshire CAMHS, enabling seamless care across the region. Join us to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We uphold our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, offering opportunities for career development, training, and collaboration.

Details

• Date posted: 25 July 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 348-PSE-8881
• Location: St. Mary's Community Health Campus, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6AD

Job description

Further details are available in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. We aim to ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive. If you have concerns about barriers related to sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief, or disability, please contact our Recruitment team. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements during the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• Included on the GMC Specialist Register for Old Age Psychiatry or a Higher (ST6+) trainee within 3 months of CCT completion
• Approval under Sec 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
• Approved Clinician under the MHA 1983 (as amended 20107) or eligible to apply for AC status
• Registered with the GMC as an approved Clinical/Educational supervisor or willing to complete training
• Up-to-date knowledge in Old Age Psychiatry
• Awareness of current mental health service issues, policy, and legislation
• Wide clinical experience in Old Age Psychiatry, including specialties in training
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Experience with community services for dementia and severe mental illness
• Experience in multi-agency work, especially with user, carer, and voluntary organizations
• Experience in General Practice or primary care liaison

Additional requirements

This role is subject to a DBS check and requires current UK professional registration. Applications needing Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. For overseas applicants, criminal record checks are required, and guidance is available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.