Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry -CMHT- Desborough House(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Role

We are inviting enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrists to join our Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) at Desborough House. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide clinical leadership for adults with complex mental health needs, contributing to the development of integrated care pathways and working in close collaboration with primary care, acute services, and a multidisciplinary team.

You will also have opportunities to engage in teaching, research, CPD, and service development while enjoying a supportive environment that promotes career progression, wellbeing, and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Leadership

• Deliver expert psychiatric care for patients within the CMHT, including complex case management.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, risk assessments, and treatment planning.

Administration & Governance

• Complete administrative tasks associated with patient care.
• Contribute to service and business planning, audit, and clinical governance.
• Participate in annual consultant appraisals and job plan reviews.

Professional Development & Teaching

• Engage in the Trust’s academic programme, including lectures, seminars, and CPD opportunities.
• Supervise and appraise junior medical staff, supporting their professional development within Modernising Medical Careers frameworks.
• Ensure junior staff comply with the New Deal and Working Time Directive.

Compliance & Policy

• Maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Hold Mental Health Act Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician (AC) status.
• Adhere to Trust policies, procedures, standing orders, and financial instructions.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Full registration with the GMC: General Medical Council
• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification.
• CCT (or within 12 months of CCT) in General Adult Psychiatry.
• Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Higher degree (MD, PhD, MSc, or other relevant clinical qualification).
• Liaison Psychiatry accreditation.
• Approved Clinician status at the time of appointment.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership, clinical judgement, and communication skills.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary working and patient-centred care.
• Ability to mentor and support junior medical staff.

Why Work With Us

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust brings together expertise across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. With over 13,000 staff across 300+ sites, the Trust focuses on compassionate, integrated care.

We offer:

• Flexible working and generous leave packages
• Relocation support and wellbeing benefits
• Mentoring, peer groups, and the New Consultant Development Programme
• Opportunities to shape innovative patient pathways and service models

Compliance, Checks & Sponsorship

• Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS): This role requires a DBS check as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975: Disclosure and Barring Service
• Visa Sponsorship: Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered in line with: UK Visas and Immigration
• Criminal Record Checks: Applicants must provide criminal record certificates from all countries where they have lived continuously for 12+ months in the past 10 years: Criminal record checks for overseas applicants
• Professional Registration: Current UK registration with the GMC is essential: NHS Careers – Registration
• Non-Medical Prescribing Guidance (if applicable): NHS non-medical prescribing
• Health & Care Worker Visa Guidance: Health & Care Worker visa