Job Description
Overview
This is an excellent opportunity for a forward-thinking Consultant Psychiatrist to join a transforming NHS organisation and play a key role in shaping high-quality mental health services. The post is based within Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT) on the Isle of Wight and offers a varied and meaningful clinical portfolio.
The role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and is motivated to provide leadership while supporting service development during a period of organisational transition.
Incentive
A £30,000 Golden Hello is available for successful candidates, paid in instalments over two years (subject to terms and conditions).
Role Responsibilities
As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will provide senior clinical leadership and oversee complex patient care across a range of services, which may include:
- Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT)
- Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams
- Early Intervention in Psychosis services
- Inpatient and recovery services
- Your work will focus on delivering safe, responsive, and patient-centred care.
Key Duties
- Lead on the assessment and management of patients with complex and high-risk presentations
- Apply a biopsychosocial approach to clinical formulation and care planning
- Supervise and guide multidisciplinary teams (MDT), ensuring high standards of clinical practice
- Promote recovery-focused care that supports independence and long-term wellbeing
- Manage clinical risk effectively while maintaining a therapeutic and hopeful approach
- Engage with carers, families, and partner services to ensure holistic care delivery
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and clinical governance
- Provide teaching, mentoring, and clinical supervision to colleagues
About the Organisation
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly formed organisation bringing together expertise across mental health, community, and physical healthcare services.
With a workforce of over 12,000 staff across 300+ locations, the Trust is committed to:
- Improving access to care
- Delivering integrated and consistent services
- Enhancing patient outcomes through innovation
- Supporting staff development and wellbeing
- The organisation is built on strong values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE).
Person Requirements
Essential Qualifications
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- MRCPsych (or equivalent qualification)
- CCT in General Adult Psychiatry (or within 6 months at interview)
- Eligibility for the Specialist Register
- Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act 1983
Additional Information
- This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates
- International applicants must provide criminal record certificates where applicable
Helpful GOV.UK Resources
For further guidance related to this role and working in the UK, you may find these official resources useful:
- Skilled Worker visa guidance
- Criminal record checks for overseas applicants
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
- General Medical Council registration
- Working in the UK (overview)