Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant General Adult Psychiatry CMHT - Southampton Central
Closing date: 02 July 2026
Join us at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and receive a 30K Golden Hello TCS apply as part of your appointment. We are seeking enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrists to join our Community Mental Health Teams at The College Keep, Southampton, providing expert clinical leadership and high‑quality care to patients with complex needs. You will work closely with primary care, acute services and a skilled multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to shape patient pathways, contribute to service development, and take part in teaching, CPD and research.
We offer flexible working, a generous leave package, relocation support and comprehensive wellbeing benefits including fast‑track physiotherapy, Employee Assistance and NHS discounts. You will also be supported through mentoring, peer groups and our New Consultant Development Programme.
Main duties of the job
We need forward‑thinking, dynamic change agents to lead clinical care across all our Mental Health Specialities and support our ongoing transformation by bringing new ways of looking at issues and how we deliver services.
Specialties
* Community Mental Health
Benefits and Opportunities
* Support with housing costs and relocation assistance up to £8,000
* 10% responsibility allowance for Adult Inpatient and Inpatient Specialist Services role
* Pension alternative contribution policy
* NHS Leadership and Development opportunities, including opportunity to become 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
* Personalised coaching and mentoring opportunities
* Weekly academic teaching
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, 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 exceeding 12,000 staff across more than 200 sites, we offer a wide range of services including mental health, learning disabilities, community and physical healthcare.
We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we are creating a forward‑thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well‑being and collaboration.
Qualifications
* 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 the time of interview (CCT in general adult psychiatry)
* Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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