Consultant in Older Persons Mental Health – IOW(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
Overview of the Role
An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist to join a multidisciplinary mental health team providing specialist care for older adults. The role is primarily community-based and focuses on supporting patients who present with complex mental health conditions, including functional psychiatric disorders and memory-related difficulties.
The successful candidate will play an important role in assessing, diagnosing, and managing older adults with conditions such as dementia and other psychiatric illnesses. In collaboration with senior clinical colleagues, the post holder will also help shape and improve clinical care pathways for older adults with functional mental health disorders.
This position offers the opportunity to influence service development, strengthen community-based mental health support, and contribute to improving the quality of life for older adults within the region.
Welcome Incentive
The Trust is offering a £30,000 “Golden Hello” recruitment incentive to eligible candidates appointed to this Consultant position. This financial package is designed to attract experienced professionals and support their transition into the role. Terms and conditions apply.
Key Responsibilities
The Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist will work closely with a multidisciplinary team and provide clinical leadership across several services.
Clinical Care and Patient Management
- Conduct specialist psychiatric assessments for older adults with complex functional mental illnesses and memory disorders.
- Diagnose and manage conditions including dementia and associated psychiatric symptoms.
- Provide treatment planning and long-term management for patients receiving community mental health services.
- Deliver statutory clinical reports when required.
Service Development
- Lead the development and implementation of integrated care pathways for older adults experiencing mental health difficulties.
- Support improvements within the Memory Service and functional illness pathway.
- Promote collaboration across community services and partner organisations.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Work alongside psychologists, nurses, social workers, and therapists to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Provide clinical consultation to the Duty and Outreach Teams (DOT) and Home Treatment Services when necessary.
Clinical Leadership and Supervision
- Provide supervision, mentoring, and support for members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Ensure high standards in risk assessment and psychiatric evaluations.
- Work closely with the Lead Consultant Psychiatrist and service management team to maintain quality standards.
Legal and Professional Duties
Undertake responsibilities as a Section 12 Approved Doctor and Approved Clinician under the Mental Health Act 1983.
About the Organisation
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a large and recently formed healthcare organisation delivering integrated services across mental health, community healthcare, learning disabilities, and physical health services.
The Trust brings together expertise from several previously separate organisations, including community and mental health services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. This integration aims to improve healthcare coordination and ensure patients receive the right care in the right setting.
Key highlights of the organisation include:
- More than 12,000 healthcare professionals working across 300+ clinical locations
- A focus on patient-centred and accessible care
- Commitment to innovation, collaboration, and workforce development
- Core values centred on Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence
The Trust strives to deliver high-quality healthcare while supporting staff through training, career progression, and collaborative working environments.
Salary and Employment Details
- Pay Scale: Hospital Medical and Dental – Consultant Grade
- Annual Salary: £99,532 – £131,964 depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full-time with flexible working arrangements available
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following professional and regulatory criteria:
Essential Qualifications
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise
- Membership of the **Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych)
- Section 12 Approval under the Mental Health Act
Approved Clinician status
DBS and Background Checks
This role requires a criminal record check in accordance with the **Disclosure and Barring Service. As healthcare professionals work with vulnerable adults, applicants will undergo enhanced background screening.
Visa Sponsorship and International Applicants
- The Trust welcomes applications from international candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom.
- Eligible applicants may apply through the Skilled Worker visa route. Full guidance on this process can be found here:
- Additional guidance on overseas criminal record checks for healthcare roles
Professional Registration Requirements
Candidates must hold valid professional registration to practise medicine in the UK and meet NHS regulatory standards. Additional career guidance for medical professionals is available via
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their application before 27 March 2026. Supporting documents should include professional qualifications, registration details, and evidence of relevant clinical experience.
