Consultant Psychiatrist in the CMHT & Assertive/Support Team

Job summary

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We are seeking a dynamic Consultant Psychiatrist to join our dedicated teams at the West Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) and College Keep, home to the Assertive/Supportive Outreach Team.

You will provide high-quality assessment, treatment, and clinical leadership for adults aged 18-65 with complex and enduring mental health needs. The role includes clinics, domiciliary visits, and expert consultation. Depending on Deanery placements, you may be supported by junior doctors, for whom you'll act as Clinical Supervisor.

The CMHT is the single point of access for referrals, working to recovery principles alongside psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, OTs, support workers, and administrators. The Assertive/Supportive Outreach Team uses a small caseload model to support individuals with complex or high-risk needs, including those under MoJ restrictions. You will act as Responsible Clinician, participating in MDTs, reviews, and liaison.

You'll also work with other Southampton CMHT consultants, providing cross cover during leave.

Join us and make a real difference in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Main duties of the job

Consultants will bring clinical expertise and leadership to deliver the highest standards of care, focusing on supervision, oversight, and the management of complex and severe cases. Key responsibilities include:

• Promoting evidence-based, recovery-focused interventions, supporting service user independence through effective assessment, care planning, and evaluation.
• Managing a small, flexible caseload of individuals presenting with the most acute or urgent needs to ensure responsive and tailored care.
• Applying a biopsychosocial approach to formulate complex cases and make informed clinical decisions.
• Actively involving carers and ward teams, ensuring collaborative care and consistent communication.
• Leading on risk management by assessing, balancing, and communicating risk effectively, supporting the MDT by maintaining a calm, hopeful, and supportive presence.
• Upholding robust practices in care planning, safeguarding, and risk assessment in line with organisational policies.
• Driving a focus on positive clinical outcomes and enhancing patient experience.
• Chairing consultant-led MDT/triage meetings, offering education, supervision, and clinical oversight.
• Acting as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act.
• Supporting a culture of learning through reflection on good practice, incidents, complaints, and concerns.
• Promptly escalating any clinical concerns to the Divisional Medical Director.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cannon House

6 Cannon Street

Southampton

Hampshire

SO15 5PQ

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cannon House

6 Cannon Street

Southampton

Hampshire

SO15 5PQ

Employer's website

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

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