Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry – CMHT – IOW(UK Visa Sponsorship)

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February 28, 2026
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Job Description

Shape the Future of Adult Mental Health Care

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward-thinking Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) on the Isle of Wight. This role sits within the newly formed Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust — an organisation bringing together expertise across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services.

As the Trust continues its transformation journey, this post offers the chance to influence service delivery, strengthen clinical leadership, and contribute to safe, effective, and recovery-focused care during a period of positive change.

About the Trust

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust unites services previously delivered by:

  • Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
  • Solent NHS Trust
  • Isle of Wight NHS Trust
  • Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

With more than 12,000 staff across 300+ sites, the Trust is committed to delivering integrated, compassionate care aligned to its CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

The Role

This consultant position combines strategic leadership with hands-on clinical expertise. You will support adult (ageless) community mental health services and may contribute across:

  • Inpatient services
  • Recovery pathways
  • Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP)
  • Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams (CRHTT)
  • Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT)

A small, focused caseload will allow you to respond promptly to complex and high-risk cases while providing expert guidance to the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT).

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical leadership and consultant oversight within the MDT.
  • Lead assessment and management of complex cases using a biopsychosocial framework.
  • Support recovery-focused, evidence-based practice.
  • Oversee care planning, safeguarding, and risk management processes.
  • Engage effectively with carers, inpatient wards, and community services.
  • Offer supervision, education, and triage leadership.
  • Maintain clear outcome measures, focusing on both clinical results and patient experience.
  • This role requires confident decision-making, strong communication skills, and the ability to provide containment and reassurance within high-risk or uncertain clinical situations.

Incentive Package

Successful candidates will receive:

  • £30,000 Golden Hello, paid in four instalments over two years (subject to eligibility criteria).
  • NHS pension scheme.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement.
  • Study leave and CPD support.
  • Relocation support (where applicable).

Essential Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate:

  • Full registration with the General Medical Council.
  • MRCPsych (or recognised equivalent qualification).
  • CCT in General Adult Psychiatry (or within six months of completion at interview).
  • Eligibility for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register.
  • Approval under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Compliance & Safeguarding

This post is subject to:

  • Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
  • Overseas criminal record certification (where applicable) in line with UK immigration guidance.
  • Skilled Worker visa sponsorship eligibility where required.

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Why the Isle of Wight?

The Isle of Wight offers an exceptional work–life balance, combining professional challenge with coastal living, short commutes, and a supportive clinical community. This role is ideal for a consultant seeking leadership responsibility within a service undergoing meaningful transformation.

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