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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: 11 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- 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, United Kingdom
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
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This advert is for Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry - New Forest East with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton, South East, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is £109,725 to £145,478 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Jul 2026.
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