Consultant Psychiatrist - ECT

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our specialist Neuromodulation Service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of innovative treatments, including Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and the ongoing development of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) services.

Working alongside Senior Nurse Practitioners, Consultant Anaesthetists, Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs), and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert clinical leadership, advanced assessment, and patient-centred care within a specialist mental health setting.

The successful candidate will practise autonomously within their agreed scope of practice, utilising advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based care. You will also provide specialist advice, education, and support to patients, families, carers, and colleagues, contributing to the continuous improvement and development of neuromodulation services.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to influence service development, shape clinical standards, and support innovative approaches that improve patient outcomes and enhance the quality of care delivered across the service.

Main duties of the job

Deliver Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) treatments and support the development and delivery of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) services.

Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and decision-making within the Neuromodulation Service.

Work autonomously to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care within an agreed scope of practice.

Offer specialist advice, guidance, education, and support to patients, carers, families, and healthcare professionals.

Collaborate with Senior Nurse Practitioners, Consultant Anaesthetists, ODPs, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

Support efficient and innovative ways of working to improve patient experience and service delivery.

Ensure the safe treatment, referral, and discharge of patients within the service.

Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.

Support continuous service improvement, clinical governance, and the development of best practice standards.

Act as a clinical expert within the speciality, promoting excellence in patient care and professional practice.

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: 24 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year Pro Rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 348-MED-SSW-12506
• Job locations: Antelope House, Brintons Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YG, 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).