Consultant in Older Persons Mental Health – IOW(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

An Opportunity to Lead and Transform Older Adult Mental Health Services

We are seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary service supporting older adults across community settings on the Isle of Wight.

This role offers the chance to shape high-quality, patient-centred care for individuals presenting with:

• Complex functional mental illness
• Cognitive impairment and memory difficulties
• Dementia and associated behavioural challenges
• Long-term physical health conditions impacting mental wellbeing

You will work collaboratively with established teams while helping to strengthen clinical pathways and improve continuity of care across services.

£30,000 Golden Hello

As part of our commitment to attracting exceptional clinicians, eligible candidates will receive a £30,000 recruitment incentive (subject to terms and conditions). This is designed to support your transition into the role and recognise your expertise.

Your Role and Impact

As a senior clinical leader, you will:

Clinical Leadership

• Provide consultant-level expertise within community mental health and memory services
• Lead development of care pathways for functional disorders in older adults
• Support integrated, person-centred care planning

Multidisciplinary Working

• Collaborate with psychologists, nurses, therapists, and social care teams
• Offer consultation to crisis, home treatment, and community services
• Promote seamless care across organisational boundaries

Quality and Governance

• Deliver evidence-based assessments and management plans
• Maintain high standards in risk assessment and clinical documentation
• Produce statutory reports when required

Service Development

• Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement
• Strengthen inclusive services that respect cultural diversity
• Support service transformation across the Trust
• Supervision and Professional Support
• Provide clinical supervision and mentoring
• Guide teams managing complex presentations

Legal and Statutory Duties

Undertake responsibilities under the Mental Health Act, including Section 12 and Approved Clinician functions.

For background on the legislation guiding these duties, see:

Mental Health Act 1983 overview

About the Trust

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.

With more than 12,000 staff across 300+ sites, the Trust is focused on:

• Improving access to care
• Delivering consistent, high-quality services
• Strengthening collaboration across the region
• Achieving better patient outcomes through innovation

Our culture is shaped by the CARE values:

Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Excellence

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise

Learn about UK medical registration:

• GMC Registration and Licensing Guidance
• MRCPsych (or equivalent)
• Section 12 Approval
• Approved Clinician Status

The General Medical Council maintains the official register confirming doctors meet required standards to practise safely in the UK.

Safeguarding and Pre-Employment Checks

This role is subject to:

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance
• Occupational health and employment checks
• Information about criminal record requirements for healthcare roles can be found here:
• Criminal Records Checks for Overseas Applicants (UK Government)

Visa Sponsorship

Applications are welcome from candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship.

International applicants must provide appropriate documentation, including criminal record certificates from countries lived in for 12 months or more within the past 10 years.

For immigration guidance:

• UK Visas and Immigration – Skilled Worker Overview
• Professional Registration and Standards
• All applicants must hold current UK professional registration.
• To understand how specialist registration is verified:
• Verify Specialist or GP Registration (GMC)

Why Join This Service?

• Opportunity to influence evolving integrated care systems
• Strong multidisciplinary culture
• Supportive leadership and development pathways
• Financial recruitment incentive
• Meaningful work improving quality of life for older adults

Location

Sevenacres, Parkhurst Road
Newport, Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG

How to Apply or Learn More

For application support, contact the Medical Workforce team at the Trust.