At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to provide high-quality mental health care for older adults in the community.
- Company: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, dedicated to inclusive healthcare.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on equity and inclusion in recruitment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older people while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Full GMC registration and eligibility for Specialist Register in Old Age Psychiatry.
The predicted salary is between 46300 - 52800 £ per year.
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Older People's Mental Health Services team in the New Forest, team based at The Western Hospital and Oakley road, Southampton.
The team covers the Eastern aspects of New Forest and caseloads are shared based on GP practices.
The post holder will work in the community to deliver integrated, high‑quality care across the spectrum of Older Persons Mental Health issues.
The role involves 5 programmed activities: 4 PAs of direct clinical care within the community setting, supported by 1 Supporting PA.
It includes working closely with a Consultant Psychiatrist and a dedicated Associate Specialist Doctor and participation in the OPMH Senior on‑call rota approximately 1 in 13.
Responsibilities Have responsibility for referrals from the General Practices listed below and hold a clinical leadership role within the team.
Personally conduct new assessments for complex cases and supervise team members in assessing other referrals.
Oversee clinical management of patients via weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and support nurses in care coordination for people with complex needs through supervision and joint appointments.
Provide clinical advice during working hours, supporting the nurse‑led duty system for triaging and emergency assessments.
Participate in service and business planning activity for the service.
Participate in annual job plan reviews and appraisal for consultants.
Work with local managers and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient running of services.
Qualifications Full GMC registration with license to practice.
Eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register CCST in Old Age Psychiatry (or within 12 months at time of interview) or equivalent Section 12 approval.
Approved Clinician status.
Flexible Working Flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Equity and Inclusion It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone.
If, as a potential candidate, you are concerned that a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment due to unintentional barriers on the grounds of sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability, please initially contact the Trust’s Recruitment team, detailed in the advert.
The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Contact Details:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Recruitment Team
