Trust Doctor - Core Trainee Psych Rotation Gap

NHS; Fareham; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is offering a CT1-3 Level Psychiatry Rotational Post for a 6-month period, ideal for motivated and enthusiastic doctors looking to gain diverse experience in mental health settings. The role involves providing high-quality care under the support of senior clinicians while participating in on-call rotas and various clinical responsibilities across multiple psychiatry domains.

Qualifications

• Completion of a foundational level or equivalent 2-year training programme.
• Demonstrate knowledge, skills and experience in Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident doctor care for acute, community and specialised psychiatry.
• Participate in on-call rota.
• Participate in MDT meetings.

Skills

Knowledge in Psychiatry

Clinical Support

Audit and Clinical Governance

Teaching

Education

Full GMC registration

Primary medical qualification recognized by the GMC

MRCPsych or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

Exciting Opportunity - CT1-3 Level Psychiatry Rotational Post

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic doctor at CT1-3 level (or equivalent) to fill a 6-month rotational gap within our dynamic and supportive Mental Health teams. This role is ideal for those with prior experience in psychiatry, keen to broaden their clinical exposure across various subspecialties.

You will be part of a comprehensive rotation with involvement in on-call rotas aligned to the division you are working in.

Rotations include:

General Psychiatry (inpatient): Portsmouth & South East areas

Mental Health (Old Age): South West

Community Mental Health Team (Adult): Portsmouth & South East areas

Adult Liaison - Portsmouth & South East

This is a unique opportunity to gain varied clinical experience in acute, community, and specialised psychiatry settings. You will be well-supported by senior clinicians and encouraged to participate in teaching, supervision, and CPD activities.

Start Date: August 2025

Duration: 6 months

Location:

• Havant and Waterloovile
• Newtown House
• Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth
• The Orchards
• St Mary Campus

Join us in delivering high-quality, compassionate care in mental health and develop your career in a well-structured and enriching environment.

For these posts we are unable to support with sponsorship to work in UK.

Main duties of the job

• Provide Resident doctor level day to day care for acute, community, and specialised psychiatry, together with the consultants.
• Participate in the on-call rota.
• Participation in MDT meetings.
• Provision of clinical support to oncology clinical nurse specialists.
• Achieve basic competencies in Radiotherapy treatment planning and delivery, and demonstrate progress.
• Teaching experience through the junior doctor induction and education programme, journal club, and opportunities to teach on MRCP programmes within the Trust.
• Audit and Clinical Governance.
• Undergo regular appraisal throughout the post.
• Attend Trust educational and departmental meetings.
• Demonstrate awareness of national and local guidelines relating to specialty (e.g. NICE guidelines) and influence care developments in accordance with these.
• Identify, contribute to or lead on aspects in the development and dissemination of evidence-based guidelines, standards and protocols as required and implement change to improve the quality of patient care.
• Attend local, regional and national networks/meetings
• Present at seminars/conferences/meeting

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 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 Trusts 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.

Details Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 to £61,825 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-DIT-MED-002

Job locations

The Parkway Centre

94-96 Wickham Road

Fareham

Hampshire

PO16 7JL

Parklands Hospital

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG24 9RH

Osborn Centre

Osborn Road

Fareham

Hampshire

PO16 7ES

Hewat Centre

Gosport War Memorial Hospital, Bury Road

Gosport

Hampshire

PO12 3PW

Job description Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practicePrimary medical qualification recognised by the GMC.MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Experience Essential

• Evidence of completion of Foundational level or Equivalent 2 year training programme.Demonstrate knowledge, skills and experience in Psychiatry

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practicePrimary medical qualification recognised by the GMC.MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Experience Essential

• Evidence of completion of Foundational level or Equivalent 2 year training programme.Demonstrate knowledge, skills and experience in Psychiatry

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Parkway Centre

94-96 Wickham Road

Fareham

Hampshire

PO16 7JL

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Parkway Centre

94-96 Wickham Road

Fareham

Hampshire

PO16 7JL

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)