Consultant in CAMHS – Austen House(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Role Summary — Lead Specialist Care for High-Risk Adolescents

Are you a compassionate and experienced Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist ready to shape specialist secure care for young people? We are seeking a Consultant in CAMHS to join Austen House, a 7-bed specialist adolescent low secure service within Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

This role offers a unique chance to lead clinical practice in a newly configured secure unit, providing expert assessment, trauma-informed care and recovery-focused treatment for young people with complex and high-risk mental health needs.

As part of our commitment to recruiting outstanding clinicians, we are pleased to offer a £30,000 Golden Hello incentive to successful, eligible candidates (subject to terms and conditions).

What You’ll Do

As a Consultant in CAMHS at Austen House, your responsibilities will include:

Clinical Leadership

Lead detailed psychiatric assessment, formulation and personalised treatment planning for adolescents admitted to the secure unit.

Act as Responsible Clinician with accountability for clinical decision-making and Mental Health Act responsibilities (including treatment under the Mental Health Act 1983).

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, support and mentor a multidisciplinary clinical team, ensuring delivery of evidence-based, trauma-informed care.
• Promote best clinical practice, shared decision-making and high standards of care.
• Provide guidance on risk management and collaborative care planning.

Service Improvement & Governance

• Lead and contribute to quality improvement activities, clinical governance projects and continuous professional development (CPD).
• Help shape service development, patient pathways and workforce learning.
• Participate in weekly academic teaching, peer support groups and structured professional activities.

Education, Training & Research

• Support and supervise trainees where appropriate.
• Engage with research, audit and service evaluation to enhance outcomes for young people.
• Access opportunities through NHS Leadership & Development programmes, coaching and mentoring.

About Us — Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a large, integrated health and care provider bringing together mental health, community health, learning disabilities and physical health services. Together we serve diverse urban, rural and coastal communities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With a workforce exceeding 12,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites, we are committed to compassionate, inclusive care that reflects our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

We champion collaboration with partner agencies, community teams, primary care services and the voluntary sector to improve health outcomes and support local families in need of specialist care.

Person Specification & Essential Criteria

To be considered for this role you must have:

Clinical Qualification & Registration

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a licence to practise in the UK.
• MRCPsych or equivalent psychiatric qualification.
• Eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or within six months of CCT at interview).
• Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act (recognised ability to carry out MHA assessments).

Clinical Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in child and adolescent mental health with a strong focus on complex and high-risk presentations.
• Confidence in trauma-informed practice, risk formulation and multidisciplinary leadership.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead clinical governance and quality improvement.

Professional Checks & Immigration Support

Enhanced DBS Check

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Visa Sponsorship & Skilled Worker Requirements

Applications are welcome from candidates requiring UK immigration sponsorship. A Certificate of Sponsorship may be offered where eligible.

The Skilled Worker visa route enables qualified professionals to work in the UK

From 6 April 2017, international applicants for Skilled Worker visas must provide criminal record certificates from countries in which they have lived for 12 months or more over the past decade.

Why Join Us?

At Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust you will:

• Lead high-impact, specialist care for young people with complex mental health needs.
• Be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team with strong clinical governance structures.
• Enjoy protected professional time, peer support, academic teaching and leadership development.
• Access personalised mentoring, coaching, and NHS Leadership programmes.
• Have opportunities to contribute to education, service innovation and research.