Consultant in CAMHS - Osborn Centre

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 25 May 2025

Job summary

We are seeking an exceptional Consultant in Child and Adolescent Mental Health to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team at the Osborn Centre in Fareham.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a committed and compassionate psychiatrist to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people experiencing complex mental health challenges. You will work within a supportive environment, offering clinical leadership and expertise across a broad spectrum of conditions and collaborating closely with professionals from health, education, and social care sectors.

The post is based within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust--an ambitious, integrated organisation at the forefront of delivering high-quality care across mental health, learning disabilities, and community services.

With a focus on innovation, staff development, and collaborative working, we offer not only a chance to shape care pathways but also comprehensive support for your career progression through our mentoring schemes, CPD opportunities, and new consultant development programme.

Join us and help shape the future of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in the region.

Main duties of the job

As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will provide clinical leadership and direct care to young people up to age 18 with a range of mental health disorders. You will manage complex cases, oversee psychiatric assessments and medication planning, and guide risk assessments. Working alongside a well-established MDT--including psychology, nursing, occupational therapy, and social work--you will ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care.

You will actively contribute to service development, clinical governance, supervision of junior doctors and trainees, and liaise closely with partner agencies. Key qualities include excellent clinical acumen, collaborative leadership, strong communication skills, and a commitment to professional development.

You will also support training and teaching across the division, with opportunities to engage in research and quality improvement projects. This post includes 8 Programmed Activities (6 DCC, 2 SPA), and flexible working is welcomed.

The CAMHS Academy is a dedicated platform providing information, resources, and career opportunities in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. It promotes workforce development through training, career pathways, and new initiatives. You can find out more via https://camhsacademy.hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/

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

25 April 2025

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-6265

Job locations

Osborn Centre

Osborn Road

Fareham

Hampshire

PO16 7ES

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

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

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).