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

Job Description

Overview of the Role

We are seeking an experienced Consultant in Older Persons Mental Health (OPMH) to join our inpatient team at Gosport War Memorial Hospital (GWM). This role offers an exceptional opportunity to provide clinical leadership, governance, and direct patient care across the OPMH wards, ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality, and evidence-based treatment.

The post holder will work collaboratively alongside a part-time consultant, resident doctors, and a middle-grade doctor, providing RC responsibilities, clinical oversight, and mentorship to the multidisciplinary team.

As part of our commitment to attracting top talent, successful candidates will be eligible for a £30,000 Golden Hello (NHS Golden Hello scheme)

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership: Provide direct patient care and oversight across OPMH wards, acting as Responsible Consultant (RC) for allocated patients.
• Team Supervision: Mentor, support, and supervise junior doctors and multidisciplinary team members, promoting professional development and high standards of care.
• Service Governance: Participate actively in clinical governance, risk management, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Integrated Care: Collaborate across wards and with community services to ensure seamless patient pathways.
• Communication & Collaboration: Ensure effective communication within the team and with external stakeholders, maintaining transparency in decision-making and patient care planning.
• Teaching & Training: Contribute to local academic meetings, training programs, and teaching opportunities for junior clinicians and students.

About Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The Trust unites services from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health, serving a population of over two million people. With 13,000 staff working across 300+ sites, the Trust is committed to delivering integrated, compassionate, and high-quality care.

Our mission emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and accessibility, ensuring patients receive care in the right place, at the right time, while also fostering professional growth for our staff.

• HIOW Trust Overview
• NHS Careers – Consultant Roles
• Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Person Specification

Qualifications – Essential:

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• MRCPsych or recognised equivalent
• CCT in Older Persons Psychiatry (or eligible within 6 months at the time of interview)
• Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983

Experience:

• Expertise in managing older adults with complex psychiatric and medical needs in inpatient settings.
• Demonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary teams and ability to provide clinical supervision.
• Commitment to high standards of governance, risk management, and patient safety.

Desirable:

• Involvement in academic or research activities.
• Experience with integrated care models linking inpatient and community mental health services.

Compliance & Legal Requirements

• This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK (UK Visas and Immigration)
• Skilled worker applicants must provide criminal record certificates from countries resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years (Criminal Record Checks Guidance)
• Professional registration verification through NHS Professional Registration

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking NHS Trust that values professional development and innovative practice.
• Work in an inclusive environment aligned with the Trust’s CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
• Enjoy a £30,000 Golden Hello as part of our recruitment package.
• Access to mentoring, peer networks, and flexible working opportunities.
• Contribute to shaping the future of older persons mental health services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.