Consultant in Learning Disabilities – IOW(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

A unique opportunity – plus a £30,000 Golden Hello

We are excited to invite applications from an ambitious and compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disability to join the newly formed Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust. To support your move and recognise the value you bring, this role includes a £30,000 Golden Hello, subject to qualifying conditions.

This is a rare opportunity to play a key leadership role in shaping services within a newly integrated NHS Trust, while enjoying flexible working and the lifestyle benefits of the Isle of Wight.

About the role

You will provide consultant leadership and clinical oversight to the Community Adult Learning Disability Service on the Isle of Wight, working within a highly supportive, multi-disciplinary environment.

The service is well established and continues to grow. Alongside psychiatry, the team includes psychology, learning disability nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and an Art Therapy role launching soon. We also work closely with Experts by Experience, carers, and partner organisations across health and social care.

Planned investment will soon support the development of an Intensive Support Team, strengthening our ability to provide timely, preventative, and person-centred care.

What you’ll be responsible for

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will:

• Provide clinical leadership within the multidisciplinary team, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and professional accountability
• Promote a culture of openness, collaboration, and patient safety, encouraging shared decision-making and reflective practice
• Ensure high-quality, coordinated care, particularly where care is shared across teams and services
• Communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues across health, social care, and partner organisations
• Support robust risk assessment and risk management systems within the service
• Enable all team members to contribute meaningfully to discussions and service development
• Actively contribute to service improvement and the future direction of learning disability services on the Isle of Wight

About us

Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust is one of the newest NHS organisations in England, bringing together community, mental health, learning disability, and physical health services across the region.

With over 12,000 staff working across more than 300 sites, we are committed to delivering integrated, accessible, and compassionate care. Our formation brings together services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, the Isle of Wight NHS Trust, and Hampshire CAMHS, enabling more seamless pathways for patients.

Our work is guided by our CARE values:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect

Excellence

• We are proud to invest in our people through leadership development, training opportunities, and flexible working options.

Essential qualifications & eligibility

You must have:

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• MRCPsych or recognised equivalent
• CCT in Learning Disability Psychiatry, or eligibility for the Specialist Register (or within 12 months at interview)
• Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act 1983
• Current UK professional registration
• DBS, visa & professional requirements
• This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Applications are welcome from candidates who require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship
• Overseas applicants may be required to provide criminal record certificates for countries lived in over the past 10 years