Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry - CMHT

The closing date is 25 January 2026

Job summary

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Become part of a team that's transforming mental health care! We're seeking a Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry to join our Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT) in Hampshire. This is your chance to make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

You'll be based at the Parkway Centre, Havant, overseeing care for adults in the Havant and Waterlooville areas. Collaborate with a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team to deliver holistic, recovery-focused care and drive service improvements that truly matter.

What's on offer?

10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week, blending direct clinical care with professional development.

Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle.

A culture that champions growth, innovation, and excellence.

If you're passionate about integrated care and want to make a lasting impact on local communities, this is the role for you. Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity to join a team committed to delivering outstanding mental health services.

Apply today and take the next bold step in your career!

Main duties of the job

As a Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry within Hampshire's CMHT, you will lead clinical care and provide expert guidance within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team. Key duties for each post include:

Parkway Centre, Havant:

  • Lead psychiatric care within the community, focusing on integrated, holistic support for adult patients.
  • Engage in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives to enhance service outcomes and patient experience.
  • Work collaboratively with team members to manage risk, provide clinical oversight, and support professional growth.

Both roles require clinical expertise, leadership skills, and a strong commitment to patient-centred care. Ideal for consultants dedicated to impactful, recovery-focused mental health services in a community setting.

*At least 2.5 SPAs Pro-rata

*Opportunities to be a Clinical/Educational Supervisor

*Peer support group

*Weekly academic teaching

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.

We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.

Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.

Details

Date posted

24 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-PSE-MED-10156

Job locations

The Parkway Centre - Havant

51 Leigh Road

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 2BF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full Registration with the General Medical Council
  • MRCPsych or recognised equivalent
  • Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview.
  • Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full Registration with the General Medical Council
  • MRCPsych or recognised equivalent
  • Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview.
  • Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

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

The Parkway Centre - Havant

51 Leigh Road

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 2BF


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

The Parkway Centre - Havant

51 Leigh Road

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 2BF


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Stuart Collett

stuart.collett@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

24 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-PSE-MED-10156

Job locations

The Parkway Centre - Havant

51 Leigh Road

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 2BF


Supporting documents

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