Job summary
Consultant Psychiatrist -- CAMHS PICU Austen House

Are you an enthusiastic Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist with S12 and AC approval looking for an opportunity to shape the future of inpatient mental health care for young people?

Austen House is a specialist CAMHS inpatient unit for young people age 12-18 with severe mental illness and detained under the Mental Health Act. There are 2 wards, Darcy ward PICU and Bennet ward LSU.

The 7 bed PICU opened in January 2026 and has been hugely successful. The team our proud of the effective, evidenced based treatment they offer, minimizing restrictive practice and keeping admissions short.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team full-time. As well as clinical responsibilities you will be involved in ongoing service development and transformation and play a key role in shaping Mental Health Services for young people in Hampshire. The medical team includes a specialty doctor, physician assistant and resident doctor and works closely with the teams on the LSU and nearby Bluebird House (South of England's medium secure unit for young people, part of the national network for forensic inpatient CAMHS). There are also good links with Serenity Path Hospital, the local GAU.

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

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

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 6 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.

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.

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).

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: Austen House, Tatchbury Mount, Calmore, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 2TA, United Kingdom
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
hiowh.medicalworkforce@nhs.net
02380475160