Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Inpatient

The closing date is 29 November 2026

Job summary
This full-time Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry post is based on Trinity Ward, a female acute inpatient ward at Antelope House in Southampton. The post holder will provide senior clinical leadership within the Acute and Crisis Pathway, delivering assessment, treatment and ongoing management for adults with severe and complex mental health needs requiring inpatient care. The Consultant will act as Responsible Clinician for an allocated caseload, working closely with a multidisciplinary team that includes nursing, psychology, occupational therapy and medical colleagues. The role includes supervision of junior medical staff, participation in service development, clinical governance, teaching and quality improvement activities. The post comprises 10 Programmed Activities per week (7.5 DCC and 2.5 SPA), together with an additional inpatient PA and 10% responsibility allowance. The successful applicant will join the Southampton consultant on-call rota and will be supported through CPD, mentoring opportunities and leadership development within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide consultant leadership and clinical care on Trinity Ward at Antelope House, acting as Responsible Clinician for an allocated inpatient caseload and supporting the assessment and treatment of adults with severe and complex mental health needs. The role includes management of patients presenting with significant risk, complexity and acuity, ensuring care is delivered in line with recovery-focused and evidence-based practice.

The Consultant will work closely with colleagues across the Acute and Crisis Pathway, including inpatient wards, the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team, community mental health teams and specialist services. They will provide supervision and support to junior medical staff, contribute to multidisciplinary decision-making, and participate in cross-cover arrangements with consultant colleagues.

The post holder will contribute to clinical governance, service development, audit and quality improvement activities, supporting learning from incidents, complaints and patient feedback. They will participate in teaching and training for medical students, doctors in training and multidisciplinary staff, while contributing to the ongoing development of inpatient mental health services. The role includes participation in the Southampton consultant on-call rota, leadership within the multidisciplinary team, and supporting the strategic development of services across the Acute and Crisis Division.

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: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 348-MED-SAC-13049
Job locations: Antelope House, Brintons Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YG, United Kingdom

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.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council
• To hold Approved Clinician status at the point of taking up post
• MRCPsych or recognised equivalent
• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview.
• 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).

Employer details
Employer name: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Antelope House, Brintons Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Hiring Manager, Cynthia Gil-Rios, cynthia.gil-rios1@nhs.net

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