Consultant in Child & Adolescent Mental Heath - Austen House

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 01 December 2024

Job summary

Join us at Austen House as a Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry to provide vital care within a specialised low secure unit. Located in Hampshire, Austen House is transforming to meet critical needs as a mixed 7-bed PICU and low secure adolescent unit. You will work alongside a collaborative multi-disciplinary team, offering expert assessment, diagnosis, and care for adolescents with complex psychiatric needs. With 6 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week, this role provides a balanced focus on direct clinical care and professional development. This is a unique opportunity to shape young lives within a dynamic, supportive environment dedicated to recovery and patient-centred care. We welcome applications from psychiatrists passionate about making a tangible difference in adolescent mental health services.

We can also offer you

Support with Housing costs and a Relocation assistance of up to 8,000

Pension alternative contribution policy

NHS Leadership and Development opportunities, including opportunity to become a Medical Appraiser

Educational/Training/Research opportunities

Twice Yearly Medical Leadership Development Day

Opportunities to be a Clinical/Educational Supervisor

Peer support group

Personalized coaching and mentoring opportunities

Weekly academic teaching

Main duties of the job

As a Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Austen House, you will lead clinical care, managing complex cases for adolescents within the secure unit. Key responsibilities include:

Conducting detailed psychiatric assessments, formulating personalised treatment plans, and providing ongoing care for a small caseload.

Acting as the Responsible Clinician, leading clinical decision-making, and managing Mental Health Act responsibilities.

Supervising and supporting a multi-disciplinary team, promoting best practices and evidence-based care.

Engaging in quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance, and CPD to enhance service outcomes.

Contributing to service development, providing input on patient pathways and staff training.

This role is ideal for consultants with strong leadership and communication skills, committed to recovery-focused, holistic mental health care.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.

We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.

Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future

Date posted

01 November 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

348-SS-MED-6270

Job locations

Austen House

Tatchbury Mount, Calmore

Southampton

Hampshire

SO40 2TA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant Higher Degree e.g., MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
Full Registration with the General Medical Council
MRCPsych or recognised equivalent
Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 12 months of CCT at time of interview. CCT in general Child and Adolescent psychiatry.
Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant Higher Degree e.g., MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
Full Registration with the General Medical Council
MRCPsych or recognised equivalent
Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 12 months of CCT at time of interview. CCT in general Child and Adolescent psychiatry.
Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).