Overview
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry to join the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) based at Tatchbury Mount, Southampton. This permanent post offers 10 programmed activities per week (7.5 Direct Clinical Care, 2.5 Supporting Professional Activities), with flexibility for applicants wishing to work less than full-time. The CRHTT provides a 24/7 service, supporting adults in crisis at home, gatekeeping admissions to acute wards, and working closely with inpatient, community, liaison, and partner services. The consultant will oversee complex cases, provide medical leadership, supervise junior staff, and ensure high standards of evidence-based, patient-centred care. Responsibilities include clinical governance, teaching, CPD, appraisal, and participation in service planning. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, local GPs, CAMHS, substance misuse, and learning disability services, with opportunities to contribute to research and education. On-call commitment is approximately 1:25, with contractual benefits including study leave, occupational health support, mentoring, and wellbeing programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to shape acute and crisis care within a newly established Trust committed to compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.
Main duties and Responsibilities
* To undertake timely administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
* To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively.
* To participate in service and business planning activity for the service.
* To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.
* To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.
* To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician (AC) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct.
* To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, ensuring the post develops with changes in service configuration and delivery.
* To work with local managers and professional colleagues.
* To manage, appraise and supervise junior medical staff in line with the Trust's policies and, where appropriate, assess competences under MMC.
* To comply with the Trust's policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and contribute to financial planning of the service.
Qualifications
* Full Registration with the General Medical Council
* MRC Psych or recognised equivalent
* Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 12 months of CCT at time of interview (CCT in general adult psychiatry)
* Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
Experience
* Prior experience of general adult psychiatry
* Prior experience of working with detained/Mental Health inpatients as a senior trainee or consultant
* Experience in audit and understanding of clinical governance principles
Disclosures and Sponsorship
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers site.
Employer details
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Tatchbury Mount, Calmore, Southampton, Hampshire SO40 2RZ
Employer's website: https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/
Job locations: Tatchbury Mount, Calmore, Southampton, Hampshire
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