Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry- CMHT-Anchor House(UK Visa Sponsorship)

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February 9, 2026
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Job Description

A Community Consultant Role with Real Influence

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications from motivated Consultant Psychiatrists in General Adult Psychiatry to join the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) based at Anchor House, Southampton.

This is a senior leadership role focused on delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented care for adults with complex mental health needs. You will work closely with primary care, acute services, and community partners to ensure patients receive coordinated, person-centred support.

As part of your appointment, eligible candidates may receive a £30,000 Golden Hello, recognising the importance of experienced consultant leadership within community services.

Why Join This Service?

  • Strong multidisciplinary team with psychology, nursing, social care, and therapy input
  • Opportunities to shape patient pathways and service redesign
  • Dedicated time for teaching, CPD, research, and leadership activity

Flexible working arrangements

  • Relocation assistance and generous leave package
  • Comprehensive wellbeing support including staff assistance programmes and physiotherapy access
  • Structured mentoring and the Trust’s New Consultant Development Programme

Role Purpose

You will provide senior clinical leadership within the CMHT, ensuring safe, effective, and evidence-based care for adults living with severe and enduring mental illness. The role includes Responsible Clinician and Approved Clinician responsibilities where appropriate, alongside strategic involvement in service development.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care and Leadership

  • Deliver specialist psychiatric assessment, formulation, and treatment planning
  • Provide clinical oversight for complex and high-risk cases
  • Work collaboratively with GPs, crisis teams, inpatient units, and community partners
  • Promote recovery-focused and trauma-informed practice
  • National guidance on evidence-based mental health care

Service Development and Governance

  • Contribute to service and business planning
  • Participate fully in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement
  • Support development of integrated community pathways
  • Overview of NHS clinical governance principles

Education and Workforce Development

  • Provide supervision and appraisal for junior medical staff
  • Support training within the Modernising Medical Careers framework
  • Participate in academic meetings, lectures, and internal CPD programmes
  • Guidance on medical appraisal and revalidation

Professional and Organisational Duties

  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation
  • Participate in annual job planning and appraisal
  • Ensure services operate effectively alongside local managers
  • Support safe rotas aligned with Working Time Regulations
  • Working hours and safety standards for doctors

Legal and Statutory Responsibilities

  • You will be expected to practise within UK legislative and professional frameworks, including:
  • Maintaining GMC registration and licence to practise
  • Holding Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status (or working towards)

Mental Health Act professional resources

About Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The Trust is a newly integrated organisation bringing together mental health, learning disability, community, and physical health services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With more than 13,000 staff across 300+ sites, the organisation is committed to:

  • Compassionate, high-quality care
  • Integrated service delivery
  • Innovation and continuous improvement
  • Staff wellbeing and professional development

Our values guide everything we do:

Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Excellence

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Full General Medical Council (GMC) registration

  • MRCPsych or recognised equivalent
  • CCT in General Adult Psychiatry (or within 12 months of interview)
  • Eligibility for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register
  • Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act

Desirable

  • Higher degree (MD, PhD, MSc or similar)
  • Liaison psychiatry accreditation
  • Approved Clinician status at commencement

Pre-Employment Checks

This role is subject to:

  • Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance

Guidance for overseas applicants on criminal record certification

Visa Sponsorship

Applications from candidates requiring sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route are welcome, subject to eligibility.

Skilled Worker visa information

Flexible and Inclusive Recruitment

The Trust is committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment. Flexible working options can be discussed at interview, and reasonable adjustments will be supported wherever possible.

Location

Anchor House
Southampton
Hampshire

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