Consultant in Older Person Mental Health Visa Sponsorship Uk

Job Description

Job Title: Consultant in Older Persons’ Mental Health

Location: Rose Ward, Gosport War Memorial Hospital, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Role Overview:
The post holder will provide clinical care, including RC responsibility and treatment, for patients on Rose Ward and across other wards as required. They will also offer clinical leadership to the team across the wards. The role involves working as part of the OPMH inpatient team at Gosport War Memorial Hospital, alongside a part-time consultant, three resident doctors, and a middle-grade doctor.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As a consultant, you will be expected to actively participate in all aspects of clinical governance, including service planning and development. You will contribute to wider developments in service provision, attend local academic meetings, and engage in teaching and training opportunities.

Your responsibilities will include:

Team Collaboration and Leadership: Work alongside senior clinical team members to clarify the roles and responsibilities of all team members. Ensure all staff understand their duties, especially in relation to patient care.

Effective Communication: Ensure smooth communication with colleagues within and outside the team. Make sure relevant information is passed on promptly, and ensure that all team members contribute to discussions and decisions.

Team Accountability: Ensure the team’s individual and collective responsibilities for patient and public safety are clear. Foster a culture of openness where staff are encouraged to discuss and record any issues.

Team Development: Encourage collaboration and effective communication among team members, ensuring a supportive working environment where all staff can contribute and develop.

About Us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation combining expertise in mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With a workforce of over 13,000 staff across more than 300 locations, we focus on improving accessibility and consistency of care. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves patient outcomes, drives innovation, and addresses the unique needs of our populations.

By uniting services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts, and Hampshire CAMHS (formerly part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust), we are able to deliver more seamless care across the region. This transformation ensures patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us on our journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Flexible Working

We are happy to discuss flexible working options during the interview process. We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you have concerns about how a person specification may affect your application, please contact the Trust’s Recruitment Team for assistance.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications:

Full General Medical Council (GMC) registration

MRCPsych or equivalent

Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 12 months of CCT at the time of interview. CCT in Older Persons Psychiatry.

Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Additional Requirements:

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information, visit the NHS Careers website.

For applicants requiring a Skilled Worker visa, sponsorship will be considered. Please refer to the UK Visas and Immigration website for details.

Further Information

For any inquiries, please contact the Medical Workforce team at medicalworkforce@southernhealth.nhs.uk or call 01983 822099.

We look forward to receiving your application and thank you for your interest in this role with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.