Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant General Adult Psychiatry- Southampton Inpatient

The closing date is 31 August 2025

Job summary

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These are replacement posts following the retirement and departure of previous Consultants. In December 2023, a new Acute and Crisis Pathway Team was formed to strengthen clinical support across this pathway. While county-wide, it aligns closely with geographical community services.

The posts sit within the Secure, Acute & Crisis Division, where the acute care pathway includes four inpatient wards at Antelope House, Forest Lodge (18-bed rehab unit), and the 24/7 Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT), which supports individuals at home.

Antelope House provides:

10-bed Male PICU -- Hamtun Ward

16-bed Female Acute -- Trinity Ward

10-bed Female Acute -- Abbey Ward

18-bed Male Acute -- Saxon Ward

Patients are primarily from Southampton but also wider Hampshire. The post holders will work closely with Consultants across the Acute Pathway and CMHTs and are expected to provide clinical leadership and support service development.

Available Posts:

Post 1: 16-bed Female Acute -- Trinity Ward

Post 2: 10-bed Female Acute -- Abbey Ward

We welcome informal enquiries.

Main duties of the job

The post holders will be responsible for providing clinical care and be the responsible clinician for up to 18 inpatients, depending on which ward the post is aligned to.

As well as providing clinical leadership to the team and liaising with a wide variety of other stakeholders both in the locality and the wider geographical area the trust covers.

The consultants will have the support from the acute inpatient services which is established at 3 WTE consultants. The posts are supported by a two Middle grade Doctors who are shared across the 4 wards and 5 core trainees as wells as, nursing staff, OT, psychology and support staff. Each ward has its own ward manager with a modern matron overseeing the unit.

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 12,000 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 Trust's 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

17 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-AC-MED-8135

Job locations

Antelope House

Brintons Terrace

Southampton

Hampshire

SO14 0YG


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 6 months of CCT at time of interview. CCT in general adult 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 6 months of CCT at time of interview. CCT in general adult 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Antelope House

Brintons Terrace

Southampton

Hampshire

SO14 0YG


Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Antelope House

Brintons Terrace

Southampton

Hampshire

SO14 0YG


Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Medical HR

medicalworkforce@southernhealth.nhs.uk

02380475160

Details

Date posted

17 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-AC-MED-8135

Job locations

Antelope House

Brintons Terrace

Southampton

Hampshire

SO14 0YG


Supporting documents

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