Specialty Doctor in Learning Disability
The closing date is 07 June 2025
Job summary
Are you passionate about improving the lives of individuals with learning disabilities? We are seeking a dedicated Specialty Doctor to join our dynamic team within the North and Mid Hampshire Division. This role is open to applicants wishing to undertake the post in fewer sessions, as well as those with relevant experience.
You'll be part of an innovative multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive Community Learning Disability Services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Our services include:
Community Learning Disability Teams (CLDT) covering areas such as West Hampshire, Southampton, and North & Mid Hampshire.
The Intensive Support Team offering specialist support across Hampshire.
Forensic Learning Disability Services including an inpatient unit and Community Forensic Team.
Join Us:
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities.
(Please note: The role involves both clinic-based work and occasional home visits.)
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
Provide psychiatric input to community teams and work closely with nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals.
Conduct clinical assessments, manage cases, and offer expert health advice to service users, families, and carers.
Collaborate in a holistic approach to service user care.
Participate in MDT allocation meetings, clinical reviews, and ongoing supervision.
This post is suitable for both experienced professionals and those new to Learning Disability Psychiatry. Regular support and training are provided to ensure your success.
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.
Details
Date posted
13 May 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£59,175 to £95,400 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
348-MNH-MED-8193
Job locations
Tatchbury Mount
Calmore
Southampton
Hampshire
SO40 2RZ
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tatchbury Mount
Calmore
Southampton
Hampshire
SO40 2RZ
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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