NHS
Consultant in CAMHS - Austen House
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Job Description
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- 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 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.
- 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 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.
Job summary
Join us at Austen House as a Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry to provide vital care within a specialised low secure unit. Located in Hampshire, Austen House is transforming to meet critical needs as a mixed 7-bed PICU and low secure adolescent unit. You will work alongside a collaborative multi-disciplinary team, offering expert assessment, diagnosis, and care for adolescents with complex psychiatric needs. With 6 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week, this role provides a balanced focus on direct clinical care and professional development. This is a unique opportunity to shape young lives within a dynamic, supportive environment dedicated to recovery and patient-centred care. We welcome applications from psychiatrists passionate about making a tangible difference in adolescent mental health services.
We can also offer you
Support with Housing costs and a Relocation assistance of up to 8,000
Pension alternative contribution policy
NHS Leadership and Development opportunities, including opportunity to become a Medical Appraiser
Educational/Training/Research opportunities
Twice Yearly Medical Leadership Development Day
Opportunities to be a Clinical/Educational Supervisor
Peer support group
Personalized coaching and mentoring opportunities
Weekly academic teaching
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
Details
Date posted
07 May 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-6270
Job locations
Austen House
Tatchbury Mount, Calmore
Southampton
Hampshire
SO40 2TA
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
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
Austen House
Tatchbury Mount, Calmore
Southampton
Hampshire
SO40 2TA
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
Austen House
Tatchbury Mount, Calmore
Southampton
Hampshire
SO40 2TA
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.