Specialty Doctor in Older Adults Mental Health(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Shape the future of older adult mental health care

This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed but well-established Community Older Persons Mental Health (OPMH) service in Portsmouth. As a Specialty Doctor, you will play a key clinical role in shaping services, improving patient pathways, and working closely with Consultant Psychiatrists and multidisciplinary teams.

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking NHS Trust that values collaboration, innovation, and compassionate, recovery-focused care.

About the role

In this senior clinical position, you will provide expert psychiatric input across community-based services. Your work will support older adults experiencing complex mental health conditions, ensuring care is safe, coordinated, and centred around the individual.

You will have the opportunity to influence service development while delivering high-quality clinical care across a range of settings.

Key responsibilities

 Clinical leadership & patient care

• Conduct independent psychiatric assessments in the community
  Run outpatient clinics and undertake home visits
  Manage a defined caseload of complex older adult patients
  Develop, review, and adapt personalised treatment plans
  Carry out risk assessments and safeguarding duties

 Multidisciplinary working

• Chair MDT meetings, CPA reviews, and Best Interest meetings
  Work closely with consultants, nurses, psychologists, and allied professionals
  Ensure smooth coordination between inpatient and community services
  Support continuity of care across different service settings

 Supervision & governance

• Supervise junior doctors and senior nursing staff
  Participate in clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement
  Contribute to service development and pathway improvement
  Maintain clear, accurate clinical documentation

Working pattern

• 8 Programmed Activities (PA) per week
  Community-based role across Portsmouth
  Some flexibility in working arrangements
  Possible future participation in out-of-hours rota (not currently included in job plan)

Who this role is for

This post is suitable for doctors who:

Hold full GMC registration

• Have experience in psychiatry, ideally older adult mental health
  Meet Specialty Doctor training requirements (or equivalent experience)
  Are committed to MDT working and recovery-focused care
  Demonstrate strong clinical judgement and communication skills
  Are willing to contribute to service development and leadership

Desirable qualifications:

• MRCPsych
  Section 12 approval (or working towards it)

About the organisation

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

With over 13,000 staff across 300+ sites, the Trust is focused on delivering joined-up, compassionate care that improves patient outcomes and staff experience.

Their guiding values—Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE)—shape every aspect of service delivery.

What you’ll receive

 Professional development

• Strong Consultant supervision and support
  Protected SPA (Supporting Professional Activities) time
  CPD funding and training opportunities
  Involvement in service development and leadership pathways

 Work-life balance

• Flexible working options discussed individually
  Structured job planning
  Supportive team environment

 NHS benefits

• NHS Pension Scheme
  Competitive Specialty Doctor pay scale (8 PA contract)
  Generous annual leave entitlement

About the service

The Community OPMH service in Portsmouth provides specialist mental health care for older adults living in the community. You will be part of a collaborative service that bridges inpatient and community care, ensuring continuity and high-quality treatment for patients with complex needs.

Important information

• Background checks
• This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to working with vulnerable adults.
• UK registration
• Applicants must hold full GMC registration to practise in the UK.
• Visa sponsorship
• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available and applications from international candidates are welcomed.

Final thoughts

This is a strong opportunity for a psychiatrist looking to develop senior clinical experience in older adult mental health while contributing to service transformation. You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking NHS environment where your input directly shapes patient care and service delivery.