Job summary
The successful applicant will be working alongside three other (3.5 WTE) substantive consultants within the OPMH service who divide the work across the community localities and inpatient OPMH services. This post will have a traditional community team role involving outpatient clinics within a community team including a range of professionals such as community psychiatric nurses, psychologist support workers, occupational therapists, and social workers. We would welcome discussion on areas of special interest that would be compatible with this role. As with most other community teams across the country, we are currently working in a hybrid model (combination of remote/virtual consultations and face to face consultations), although the majority of our frail elderly patients prefer face to face consultations.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be a skilled clinician providing strong clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team and a range of clinical practitioners across the specialist teams. At a time of national change, the candidate will be expected to be flexible and engage fully in the development of the service and to work closely with the managerial team to achieve the service objectives and best care for the patients. The successful applicant will also be expected to take part in teaching medical students and trainee doctors shadowing the clinic. The successful applicant will also be expected to cooperate with future service reconfiguration within the service.
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.
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
- Included on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register for Old Age Psychiatry or a Higher (ST6 and above) trainee within 3 months of completing their CCT'.
- *Approval under Sec 12(2) of Mental health Act 1983
- Approved Clinician under the MHA 1983 (as amended 20107) or has requisite credentials to apply for AC status
- Registered with the GMC as an approved Clinical/ Educational supervisor or willing to complete this training
- Up-to-date knowledge in Old Age Psychiatry.
- Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy, and legislation.
- Wide clinical experience in Old Age Psychiatry with exposure to specialities in training.
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
- Experience of community orientated services for people with dementia and severe mental illness.
- Experience of multi-agency work, especially with user, carer, and voluntary organisations.
- Experience in General Practice or primary care liaison
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Included on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register for Old Age Psychiatry or a Higher (ST6 and above) trainee within 3 months of completing their CCT'.
- *Approval under Sec 12(2) of Mental health Act 1983
- Approved Clinician under the MHA 1983 (as amended 20107) or has requisite credentials to apply for AC status
- Registered with the GMC as an approved Clinical/ Educational supervisor or willing to complete this training
- Up-to-date knowledge in Old Age Psychiatry.
- Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy, and legislation.
- Wide clinical experience in Old Age Psychiatry with exposure to specialities in training.
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
- Experience of community orientated services for people with dementia and severe mental illness.
- Experience of multi-agency work, especially with user, carer, and voluntary organisations.
- Experience in General Practice or primary care liaison
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)
Milton Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO3 6AD
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
