Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry - CMHT

Job summary

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:

Gosport War Memorial, Hewat Centre:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and treatment planning for adults with complex mental health needs.
• Oversee care delivery as the Responsible Clinician, ensuring patient-centred and recovery-focused interventions.
• Mentor and support junior doctors and allied health professionals, fostering team development and best practices.

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

Job responsibilities

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.