Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry- Elmleigh(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
Shape the Future of Adult Psychiatry in Hampshire & Isle of Wight
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry to join our acute inpatient team at Elmleigh Hospital. You will work on either Ruby Ward (female, 16 beds) or Sapphire Ward (male, 17 beds), delivering compassionate, evidence-based care for adults experiencing acute mental health episodes.
This role is ideal for a clinician who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment, enjoys clinical leadership opportunities, and wants to contribute to the development of high-quality psychiatric services across the region.
Why Join Us?
As part of our Trust, you’ll be contributing to an integrated healthcare system that spans mental health, learning disabilities, community care, and physical health services. With over 13,000 staff across more than 300 sites, we are committed to providing consistent, patient-centred care, while fostering staff development, wellbeing, and inclusion.
Our organisation supports flexible working and encourages dialogue to design roles that fit both service needs and personal circumstances.
Somerset and the Isle of Wight offer beautiful landscapes, accessible cities, and strong community networks, making it a wonderful place to live and build your career.
- Â Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS Trust
-  NHS Careers – Psychiatry
Role Overview
The Specialty Doctor will provide high-quality assessment, treatment, and ongoing management of adults with functional mental illnesses, including:
- Depression and bipolar disorder
- Schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder
- Personality disorders
Working alongside consultants, middle grade doctors, resident doctors, and a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will:
- Lead clinical reviews and contribute to Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings
- Conduct Care Programme Approach (CPA) reviews and prepare tribunal reports
- Participate in clinical governance, audit, and service development
- Support teaching, supervision, and research initiatives
- Maintain professional standards and contribute to quality improvement initiatives
- The post includes 8 Programmed Activities (PAs) of direct clinical care and 2 PAs for supporting professional activities such as CPD, audit, peer groups, and service development.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete timely administrative duties linked to patient care
- Accurately record clinical activity in patient notes
- Engage in annual appraisal and maintain professional registration
- Participate in the Trust’s internal CPD and academic programs
- Ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act Section 12(2), professional codes of conduct, and Trust policies
- Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based guidelines and protocols
- Support junior medical staff and maintain adherence to the Working Time Directive
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Registration:
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice: GMC Registration
- Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC
- Minimum 2 years post-registration experience in General Adult Psychiatry
Desirable:
- Experience in acute inpatient settings with multidisciplinary teams
- Participation in teaching, audit, and quality improvement projects
- Right to Work, DBS, and Visa Sponsorship
- This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Applicants requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Overseas applicants must provide criminal record certificates for countries lived in for 12 months or more over the past 10 years.
-  Skilled Worker Visa – UKVI
- Â Criminal Record Checks for Overseas Applicants
-  NHS Jobs Guidance – Right to Work
Why This Role?
This is a dynamic and rewarding role with a strong focus on clinical excellence, professional development, and multidisciplinary collaboration. You will have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of adults experiencing acute psychiatric conditions while being supported by a Trust committed to innovation, staff wellbeing, and career progression.
