Divisional Medical Director - Physical Health - PSE

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Are you a dynamic medical leader ready to shape the future of physical health services? We are seeking a Divisional Medical Director -- Physical Health Services to drive clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centred care in Portsmouth and South East Division.

At Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to delivering high-quality, integrated physical health services. As a key leader, you will work alongside senior management to enhance service delivery, ensure clinical governance, and support the development of medical staff.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence service strategy, mentor a talented clinical workforce, and improve patient outcomes. You will be supported with leadership development, CPD opportunities, and a collaborative team committed to making a difference.

If you are an experienced Consultant with strong leadership skills and a vision for the future of physical health care, we want to hear from you. Join us in delivering outstanding healthcare to communities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Main duties of the job

As Divisional Medical Director -- Physical Health Services, you will provide strategic medical leadership, drive clinical quality, and ensure excellence in patient care. You will collaborate with Consultants, Clinical Leads, and Senior Management to shape services and develop a high-performing medical workforce.

Key responsibilities include:

*Leading medical staff and fostering a culture of clinical excellence.

*Overseeing governance, quality, and service improvement initiatives.

*Developing innovative patient pathways and service strategies.

*Ensuring the effective implementation of medical training and workforce planning.

*Providing expert clinical input to infrastructure and operational planning.

We are looking for a dedicated Consultant with:

*GMC registration and leadership experience.

*Strong strategic thinking, communication, and decision-making skills.

*A passion for improving patient experience and service delivery.

*Experience in workforce management, clinical governance, and quality improvement.

If you are ready to lead and inspire change, apply today!

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Date posted

27 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

348-HIOW-MED-7721

Job locations

Petersfield Hospital

Swan Street, Petersfield

Petersfield

Hampshire

GU32 3LB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. 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 a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your 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.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full Registration with the General Medical Council
At least 3 years' experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist or Associate Specialist or Specialist

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full Registration with the General Medical Council
At least 3 years' experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist or Associate Specialist or Specialist

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).