Consultant in CAMHS - Austen House

Job summary

Join us as a Consultant in CAMHS at Austen House -- a specialist adolescent low secure service within Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a newly configured 7 bedded low secure unit supporting young people with complex and high risk needs.

You'll join an experienced MDT and lead on expert assessment, formulation and trauma informed care. You'll have scope to deliver high quality, recovery focused interventions while guiding the team in evidence based practice, risk management and collaborative decision making.

We offer strong clinical governance, weekly academic teaching, active peer support groups and extensive development opportunities. You'll have access to NHS Leadership and Development programmes, personalised coaching and mentoring, the chance to become a Medical Appraiser, and twiceyearly Medical Leadership Development Days. Educational, training and research opportunities are encouraged, with options to supervise trainees and contribute to service development.

We offer:

• £30,000 Golden Hello (TCS apply)
• Relocation assistance up to £8,000
• Support with housing costs
• Pension alternative contribution policy
• Educational, research & supervision opportunities
• Leadership development & mentoring
• Weekly academic teaching & peer support group
• Staff wellbeing programmes & benefits

If you are committed to high quality CAMHS care in a specialist secure setting, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Austen House, you will lead clinical care, managing complex cases for adolescents within the secure unit. Key responsibilities include:

Conducting detailed psychiatric assessments, formulating personalised treatment plans, and providing ongoing care for a small caseload.

Acting as the Responsible Clinician, leading clinical decision-making, and managing Mental Health Act responsibilities.

Supervising and supporting a multi-disciplinary team, promoting best practices and evidence-based care.

Engaging in quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance, and CPD to enhance service outcomes.

Contributing to service development, providing input on patient pathways and staff training.

This role is ideal for consultants with strong leadership and communication skills, committed to recovery-focused, holistic mental health care.

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Austen House

Tatchbury Mount, Calmore

Southampton

Hampshire

SO40 2TA

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

Austen House

Tatchbury Mount, Calmore

Southampton

Hampshire

SO40 2TA

Employer's website

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

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