Consultant in Older Persons Mental Health – PT- IOW(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Substantive Consultant in Older Adult Psychiatry to join a well-established multidisciplinary mental health service on the Isle of Wight.
This role focuses on delivering specialist psychiatric care for older adults with complex mental health needs, including functional psychiatric disorders and cognitive impairment. You will work primarily in the community, supporting integrated teams to provide high-quality, person-centred care.
The post also includes leadership in the development of clinical pathways for older adults with functional mental disorders, working closely with senior colleagues across the service.
 Clinical Focus
You will be responsible for providing specialist input across a varied and complex caseload, including:
- Assessment and management of dementia and memory disorders
Treatment of functional mental health conditions in older adults
Support for patients with complex physical health and psychiatric comorbidity
Occasional involvement with adults under 65 with early-onset dementia or long-term disability-related mental health needs
 Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
- Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary community mental health teams
Provide expert psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
Develop and refine clinical pathways for older adult mental health services
Support continuity of care across inpatient, outpatient, and community services
Education & Supervision
- Act as a clinical and educational supervisor for junior doctors and trainees
Participate in weekly academic teaching sessions
Contribute to peer support and professional development groups
Promote evidence-based practice across the MDT
Service Development
- Contribute to service improvement initiatives
Support integration across mental health, community, and physical health services
Participate in governance, audit, and quality improvement work
About the Service
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.
The Trust aims to:
- Deliver seamless, joined-up care across the region
Improve accessibility and consistency of services
Enhance patient outcomes through innovation and collaboration
Support staff development and wellbeing
With more than 12,000 staff across 300+ sites, the Trust operates under its core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE).
 Recruitment Incentive
- A £30,000 Golden Hello payment is available for eligible successful candidates joining this post, recognising the value of specialist expertise in older adult psychiatry.
 Essential Requirements
- Eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register in Old Age Psychiatry, or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview
Full GMC registration with licence to practise
 Legal & Professional Requirements
- Compliance with Mental Health Act 1983
Compliance with Mental Capacity Act 2005
Safeguarding adults and vulnerable individuals
Adherence to clinical governance standards
 Recruitment Checks
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required
Overseas applicants must provide criminal record certificates where applicable
 Visa Sponsorship
This post may be eligible for the UK Skilled Worker visa route, subject to eligibility.
 UK Professional Registration
Applicants must hold valid GMC registration throughout employment.
 Why Join This Role?
- Lead specialist care for older adults with complex mental health needs
Shape regional clinical pathways and service development
Work in a fully integrated, forward-thinking NHS Trust
Access strong academic, teaching, and supervision opportunities
Receive a significant recruitment incentive (£30,000 Golden Hello)
