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

Job Description

We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Persons Mental Health (OPMH) to play a pivotal role within our inpatient services at Gosport War Memorial Hospital. This is a senior clinical leadership position for a consultant who values high-quality patient care, collaborative working, and service development.

You will hold Responsible Clinician (RC) responsibility for patients on Rose Ward, while also contributing clinical expertise and leadership across the wider inpatient wards.

The clinical setting

You will be based across two inpatient areas within Gosport War Memorial Hospital, working as part of a well-established multidisciplinary team that includes:

• A part-time Consultant Psychiatrist
• Three Resident Doctors
• One Middle Grade Doctor
• Experienced nursing and allied health professionals
• This structure allows for shared clinical decision-making, continuity of care, and strong peer support.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will:

• Provide senior medical leadership and direct clinical care to inpatients
• Act as Responsible Clinician, overseeing diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning
• Lead and support multidisciplinary team working across the wards
• Ensure care delivery aligns with professional, legal, and ethical standards
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and service improvement initiatives
• Support teaching, supervision, and training for junior doctors and other staff
• Engage in service planning and wider Trust developments
• Your work will be aligned with national standards for mental health services

Leadership & team culture

Consultants within the Trust are expected to:

• Foster clarity around roles, responsibilities, and accountability within teams
• Promote a culture of openness, learning, and patient safety
• Communicate effectively with colleagues across services and organisations
• Encourage inclusive discussion and shared ownership of clinical decisions
• All practice is underpinned by NHS clinical governance principles

About the Trust

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

With over 13,000 staff across 300+ sites, the Trust is focused on building an integrated, accessible, and patient-centred healthcare system. By uniting services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, and Hampshire CAMHS, we are improving continuity of care and reducing fragmentation across pathways.

We are guided by our CARE values:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

Flexible and inclusive working

We are committed to inclusive recruitment and ensuring that our processes are accessible to all applicants. If you feel a requirement may unintentionally disadvantage you, our Recruitment Team will work with you to explore solutions.

Flexible working options are actively supported and can be discussed at interview
 https://www.gov.uk/flexible-working

Person specification

Essential qualifications & registrations

• Full General Medical Council (GMC) registration
• MRCPsych or equivalent
• CCT in Older Persons Psychiatry, or within 12 months of completion at interview
• Eligible for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register
• Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act 1983

Pre-employment checks & international applicants

This role is subject to:

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks
• Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcomed and considered alongside UK applicants
• Overseas applicants will be required to provide criminal record certificates in line with Home Office guidance

Why Gosport & Hampshire?

Gosport offers a coastal lifestyle with easy access to Portsmouth, Southampton, and the South Downs. The area combines:

• Affordable housing compared to many UK regions
• Excellent transport links
• A strong sense of community
• Access to outstanding natural landscapes
• It’s an ideal location for consultants seeking work–life balance without compromising professional challenge.