Consultant in Learning Disabilities – IOW(UK Visa Sponsorship)

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Uk
January 8, 2026
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and forward-thinking Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disability to play a pivotal leadership role within the Community Adult Learning Disability Service on the Isle of Wight.

As part of a newly established NHS Foundation Trust, the successful post-holder will provide clinical leadership, strategic oversight, and expert psychiatric input, helping to shape a modern, responsive, and compassionate service for adults with learning disabilities.

You will work within a well-established, multidisciplinary team and contribute to the ongoing development of services, including the planned introduction of an Intensive Support Team, aimed at reducing hospital admissions and supporting people in their communities.

What We Offer

£30,000 Golden Hello (subject to eligibility criteria)
Flexible and part-time working options
Opportunity to influence service development within a newly formed Trust
Supportive, collaborative, and multidisciplinary working environment
Commitment to professional development, leadership growth, and innovation

The Team

The Community Adult Learning Disability Team on the Isle of Wight is a friendly, skilled, and committed multidisciplinary service, comprising:

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Learning Disability Nursing
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Art Therapy (newly introduced role)

The team works closely with Experts by Experience, carers, partner organisations, and wider system colleagues to deliver person-centred, strengths-based care.

Key Responsibilities

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will:

  • Provide senior clinical leadership and psychiatric expertise to the community learning disability service
  • Work collaboratively with senior clinicians to ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, and professional accountability
  • Lead on clinical governance, patient safety, and risk management systems within the service
  • Ensure effective communication and information sharing across teams and partner organisations
  • Promote inclusive team working, encouraging contribution, shared decision-making, and reflective practice
  • Oversee the coordination and continuity of care, particularly where care is shared across services
  • Support service development initiatives, including the implementation of intensive community support models

About the Trust

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

With over 12,000 staff across 300+ sites, the Trust is committed to delivering integrated, accessible, and high-quality care, placing patients, families, and staff at the heart of everything it does.

This transformation brings together services from:

Our shared ambition is to deliver the right care, in the right place, at the right time, underpinned by our CARE values:
Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Excellence

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Registration

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Pre-Employment Checks

This role is subject to:

  • Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Overseas criminal record checks (where applicable) in line with UKVI guidance
  • Verification of UK professional registration
  • Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship

Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome and will be considered in line with UK immigration requirements.

Job Location

The Barracks & Civic Centre Offices
Broadway, Sandown
Isle of Wight, PO36 9EA

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