Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry Inpatient & Acute and Crisis
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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 working to integrate all NHS community and mental health services 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, which 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 opportunity to join us. We need forward-thinking, dynamic change agents who can offer first-class clinical leadership and care across all our mental health specialties. You will support our ongoing transformation by bringing innovative perspectives and approaches to service delivery.
We offer a wide variety of specialties, including:
* Older Person's Mental Health – Inpatients
We are happy to discuss your specific career requirements and may be able to offer blended job plans, opportunities for Specialty Lead roles, education, training, or research, as well as flexible working arrangements or a traditional 10-session role, depending on your preferences.
We also offer:
* Support with housing costs and relocation assistance of up to £8,000
* Pension contribution options
* NHS leadership and development opportunities, including becoming a Medical Appraiser
* 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
* Personalized coaching and mentoring
* Weekly academic teaching
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organization, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With a dedicated workforce of over 12,000 staff and more than 200 sites, we provide a broad range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, serving diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.
We are committed to delivering compassionate, accountable, respectful, and excellent care, with patients and service users at the center of our work. We strive to create a forward-thinking, inclusive organization that promotes staff development, well-being, and collaboration.
Join us to be part of an organization dedicated to exceptional healthcare, where your skills and ambitions can make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve now and in the future.
Job responsibilities
Further details about the Trust and this role can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full Registration with the General Medical Council
* MRCPsych or recognized equivalent
* Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 12 months of CCT/CESR at the time of interview. CCT/CESR in old age psychiatry or dual training in old age and psychiatry.
* Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 in the UK.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to verify any criminal convictions.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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