Consultant in Perinatal Psychiatry Community MH East and IOW
The closing date is 17 December 2025
Job summary
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant in Perinatal Psychiatry to join the East and Isle of Wight Community Perinatal Mental Health Team, based at Fareham Community Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a nationally recognised, integrated perinatal service that combines inpatient and community care, supporting birthing people with severe mental illness during pregnancy and up to two years postnatally. Covering East Hampshire, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight, the post-holder will provide expert clinical leadership, manage complex cases, and supervise a specialty doctor, while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues across maternity, primary care, and adult mental health services. The role involves 8 programmed activities (6 DCC, 2 SPA), with flexibility for part-time arrangements. Consultants are expected to engage in CPD, teaching, clinical governance, and service development, with opportunities to contribute to research and regional networks. The service is expanding under the NHS Long Term Plan, offering enhanced support for families, partners, and infants up to 24 months. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping perinatal pathways, ensuring evidence-based, compassionate care, and promoting recovery-focused outcomes. This post offers excellent professional development, mentoring, and involvement in innovative national initiatives, making it ideal for an enthusiastic psychiatrist.
Main duties of the job
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, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation.
To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services.
To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the Medical Director and in accordance with the Trust's personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework.
To comply with the Trust's agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions.
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.
Details
Date posted
25 November 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
348-MED-SSW- 9784
Job locations
Fareham Community Hospital
Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green
Fareham
Hampshire
SO31 7DQ
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Fareham Community Hospital
Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green
Fareham
Hampshire
SO31 7DQ
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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