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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry - New Forest East

The closing date is 25 December 2025

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Job summary

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Older People's Mental Health Services team in the New Forest, team based at The Western Hospital and Oakley road, Southampton. The team covers the Eastern aspects of New Forest and caseloads shared based on GP practices. The post holder will be working in the community with enthusiastic and committed colleagues to deliver integrated, high quality care across the spectrum of Older Persons Mental Health issues.

The role involves 5 programmed activities (4 PAs of Direct Clinical Care within the community setting, supported by 1 Supporting PA). The role includes working closely with a Consultant Psychiatrist, and a dedicated Associate Specialist Doctor. Participation in the OPMH Senior on-call rota (currently approx.1 in 13) is required. Administrative and clinical support will be provided from the wider OPMH team. This post offers excellent professional development and mentoring, making it ideal for an enthusiastic psychiatrist.

Main duties of the job

Will have responsibility for referrals from the General Practices listed below and hold a clinical leadership role within the team

The post holder will personally conduct new assessments for complex cases and support team members in assessing other referrals through supervision.

They will oversee clinical management of patients via weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and support nurses in care coordination for people with complex needs through supervision and joint appointments.

Available during working hours for clinical advice, the post holder supports the nurse-led duty system for triaging and emergency assessments

To participate in service and business planning activity for the service

To participate in annual job plan reviews and appraisal for consultants

To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services.

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

26 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-9876

Job locations

Western Community Hospital

Walnut Grove

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 4XE


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

  • Full GMC Registration with license to practice
  • Eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register
  • CCST in Old Age Psychiatry (or within 12 months at time of interview) or equivalent
  • Section 12 Approval
  • Approved Clinician

Desirable

  • MRCPsych
  • Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD,PHD,MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with license to practice
  • Eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register
  • CCST in Old Age Psychiatry (or within 12 months at time of interview) or equivalent
  • Section 12 Approval
  • Approved Clinician

Desirable

  • MRCPsych
  • Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD,PHD,MSc or other additional clinical qualifications

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Western Community Hospital

Walnut Grove

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 4XE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Western Community Hospital

Walnut Grove

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 4XE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Shilpa Balakrishna

shilpa.balakrishna@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

26 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-9876

Job locations

Western Community Hospital

Walnut Grove

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 4XE


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