Consultant Psychiatrist – Bluebird(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Role

This is a rare and highly rewarding opportunity to join Bluebird House, the South of England’s medium secure inpatient unit for children and young people. As part of the national forensic CAMHS network, Bluebird House plays a pivotal role in delivering specialist mental health care to young people with complex forensic and psychiatric needs.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist with a background in Forensic Psychiatry and/or Child & Adolescent Mental Health to provide senior clinical leadership within this unique service. Alongside clinical responsibilities, there is scope to take on a Clinical Lead role, helping shape service development both locally and nationally.

This role offers the chance to influence young lives at a critical point, within a trauma-informed, evidence-based environment supported by a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.

Why Join Bluebird House?

• One of only four national medium secure forensic CAMHS units in England
• Purpose-built, modern facilities designed for therapeutic care
• Strong emphasis on trauma-informed and recovery-focused practice
• Opportunity to contribute to national policy, research, and service innovation
• Location offering excellent work–life balance, close to the New Forest and Southampton

What We Offer

• Competitive Consultant salary on the NHS Medical & Dental pay scale
• £30,000 Golden Hello (subject to Trust conditions)
• Minimum 2.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) (pro rata)
• NHS Pension Scheme and generous annual leave
• Relocation and housing support where applicable
• Protected time for teaching, research, and service development
• Opportunities to act as Clinical and Educational Supervisor
• Weekly academic teaching and peer consultant support
• Strong links with academic institutions and national forensic CAMHS networks
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Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Care

• Provide consultant-level psychiatric care within a medium secure forensic CAMHS setting
• Act as Responsible Clinician and Approved Clinician for detained patients
• Lead complex assessments, treatment planning, and risk management
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, and external agencies

Multidisciplinary & Service Development

• Provide senior leadership within a well-established MDT including psychology, nursing, education, social work, and therapies
• Support and supervise specialty doctors, resident doctors, and trainees
• Contribute to governance, quality improvement, and service redesign
• Maintain strong working relationships with community CAMHS, acute trusts, and safeguarding partners

Education, Research & Professional Development

• Participate in teaching and training programmes
• Contribute to audit, research, and evidence-based practice
• Engage in appraisal, revalidation, and continuing professional development

About the Trust

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

With more than 13,000 staff across 300+ sites, the Trust is focused on delivering compassionate, integrated, and high-quality care. The organisation is built around its CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Essential Qualifications & Registration

Applicants must meet the following criteria by the time of appointment:

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification
• Inclusion on (or eligibility for) the Specialist Register
• Forensic Psychiatry and/or

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (within 6 months of CCT)

• Approved Clinician (AC) status
• Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act
• Check GMC registration requirements

Mental Health Act guidance

Pre-Employment & Right to Work

This post is subject to:

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks
• Criminal record certification for overseas applicants
• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship (where required)
• Applicants must hold valid UK professional registration at the point of appointment.

Flexible & Inclusive Recruitment

The Trust is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Flexible working options are actively supported and can be discussed during the interview process. Adjustments will be made wherever possible to ensure fair access to employment opportunities.