Specialty Doctor(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

A Meaningful Psychiatry Role in a Close-Knit Island Service

We are seeking a dedicated Specialty Doctor to join Mental Health Services on the Isle of Wight. This is a substantive position within a well-established multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, person-centred care to working-age and older adults across both community and inpatient settings.

Practising on the Isle of Wight offers something distinctive: a smaller, integrated service where collaborative relationships are strong, professional voice is valued, and continuity of care is genuinely achievable.

The Role at a Glance

You will:

• Manage a varied caseload across inpatient and outpatient services.
• Provide medical input for secondary care patients experiencing mental illness.
• Work closely with nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists and social care professionals.
• Deliver care under the supervision and support of a Consultant Psychiatrist.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and service improvement initiatives.
• Support safe and effective care under the Mental Health Act (MHA) and Mental Capacity Act (MCA).

While the post may occasionally require flexibility during emergencies or unforeseen circumstances, such instances are exceptional and time off in lieu may be granted in accordance with Trust policy.

Clinical Scope

The role spans the full range of adult mental health services within the Trust, including:

• Community mental health services
• Acute and rehabilitation inpatient wards
• Early intervention and crisis pathways
• Older adult mental health services

The Trust also delivers specialist inpatient services in forensic, eating disorder, and learning disability settings.

About the Trust

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides integrated physical and mental health services to approximately two million people across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With more than 13,000 staff, the organisation delivers care in community settings, local hospitals, and specialist centres.

Services range from early intervention in psychosis and adult community mental health teams to neurological rehabilitation and community hospital step-down care. The Trust also operates Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre, providing specialist support in Portsmouth.

All services are grounded in the Trust’s CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

Essential Requirements

Qualifications

• Recognised primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent).
• Full registration with the General Medical Council with licence to practise.

Experience

Minimum four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent), including at least two years in a psychiatry specialty training programme.

• Previous experience in psychiatry.
• Strong clinical skills using a biopsychosocial model.
• Ability to manage clinical complexity and risk.
• Competence in fulfilling duties under the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Effective communication skills in written and spoken English.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

• MRCPsych qualification.
• Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act.
• Experience in crisis, inpatient, community or liaison psychiatry.
• Evidence of involvement in service development or quality improvement.

Professional Development & Flexibility

The Trust actively supports career progression, CPD, and involvement in audit and governance. Flexible working requests are welcomed and can be discussed at interview.

The recruitment process is designed to be inclusive and accessible. If you believe any part of the person specification may unintentionally restrict your application, you are encouraged to contact the Recruitment Team for discussion.

Sponsorship & Pre-Employment Requirements

Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome, subject to eligibility criteria.

Key guidance documents:

• Skilled Worker visa route
• GMC registration and licensing
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Mental Health Act 1983 legislation
• Criminal record checks for overseas applicants

This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Applicants must hold valid UK professional registration at the time of appointment.

Why Join This Service?

This is an opportunity to practise psychiatry within a supportive, well-connected team while enjoying the professional advantages of a smaller, integrated service model. You will have Consultant support, a manageable but varied caseload, and genuine scope to shape service development.