Consultant in Older Persons Mental Health – GWM(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
Lead High-Quality Inpatient Care for Older Adults
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Persons Mental Health to join the inpatient OPMH service based at Gosport War Memorial Hospital.
This role offers the opportunity to provide senior clinical leadership across the wards while delivering specialist assessment and treatment for older adults with complex mental health needs. The successful candidate will hold Responsible Clinician (RC) duties and play a key role in shaping safe, person-centred inpatient care.
£30,000 Golden Hello
To recognise and attract exceptional clinical expertise, the Trust is offering a £30,000 recruitment incentive to eligible candidates (subject to terms and conditions). This supports your transition into the post while acknowledging the senior leadership responsibilities involved.
The Service and Team
You will join the Older Persons Mental Health inpatient team working across two ward areas at Gosport War Memorial Hospital.
The multidisciplinary team includes:
- A part-time Consultant Psychiatrist
- Middle-grade doctor
- Three resident doctors
- Experienced nursing, therapy, psychology, and social care colleagues
- This collaborative structure ensures safe decision-making, strong peer support, and continuity of care.
Your Role
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment for older adults
- Undertake Responsible Clinician duties across Rose Ward and associated wards
- Lead care planning and risk management
- Support safe discharge pathways and continuity with community services
Clinical Leadership
- Offer senior oversight to the multidisciplinary team
- Guide complex decision-making and case formulation
- Promote a culture of openness, safety, and reflective practice
Service Development and Governance
- Participate fully in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement
- Contribute to service planning and future development
- Support teaching, training, and local academic activity
- Working as Part of a High-Performing Team
Consultants in this service are expected to:
- Ensure clarity around professional roles and responsibilities
- Promote shared accountability for patient safety
- Encourage open discussion of challenges and learning
- Maintain clear, timely communication within and across teams
- Support inclusive decision-making and collaborative leadership
Legal and Professional Responsibilities
You will be expected to practise in line with UK statutory and professional frameworks, including:
- Mental Health Act responsibilities, including Section 12 approval
- Safeguarding and patient safety standards
- Medical professionalism and Good Medical Practice
About Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
The Trust is a newly integrated organisation bringing together mental health, learning disability, community, and physical health services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With more than 13,000 staff across 300+ sites, the organisation is committed to:
- Improving access and consistency of care
- Delivering innovative, integrated services
- Supporting staff wellbeing and development
- Achieving better outcomes for local communities
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
- Full General Medical Council (GMC) registration
- MRCPsych or recognised equivalent
- CCT in Older Persons Psychiatry (or within 6 months of interview)
- Eligibility for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register
- Information on joining the Specialist Register
- Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act
Pre-Employment and Safeguarding Checks
This role is subject to:
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance
Requirements for overseas applicants regarding criminal record certification
Visa Sponsorship
- Applications are welcomed from candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship, subject to UK immigration rules.
Flexible and Inclusive Recruitment
We are committed to equitable recruitment and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. Flexible working arrangements can be discussed during the interview process.
Location
Gosport War Memorial Hospital
Bury Road, Gosport
Hampshire, PO12 3PW
