Consultant in Older Persons Mental Health – IOW with certificate of sponsorship to the UK

Visa Note

While this employer offers a Certificate of Sponsorship for eligible international candidates, applicants must verify their specific visa eligibility and requirements directly with the employer. The £30,000 Golden Hello is available to eligible candidates appointed to this Consultant post, subject to terms and conditions.

Job Overview

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a substantive Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary team. This position is based at Sevenacres on the Isle of Wight and involves working predominantly in the community to support multidisciplinary teams delivering assessment and management services to older adults with complex functional illnesses and memory difficulties. The post holder will lead on developing and delivering clinical pathways for older adults with functional mental disorders in collaboration with the Lead Consultant Psychiatrist.

Benefits and Incentives

We are delighted to offer a £30,000 Golden Hello to successful eligible candidates appointed to this Consultant post. This is a unique opportunity to advance your career while receiving a generous financial incentive as a welcome to our Trust. The Trust also provides a comprehensive benefits package including employee benefits as detailed in the supporting documents.

Key Responsibilities

The post holder will promote multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working for the Functional illness pathway for older adults and in the Memory Service. You will provide consultation and support for the Discharge Team (DOT) and Home Treatment Service as needed. Additionally, you will support the development of integrated care pathways for older adults with mental health difficulties and provide statutory clinical reports as requested.

Clinical Leadership

You will work with the lead consultant psychiatrist for Older Persons Mental Health (OPMH) in providing clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team, in co-operation with the Service Manager. This includes working with other clinical staff to achieve high standards of risk assessment and general psychiatric assessments for all patients presenting to the service.

Service Development

The post holder will support the development of a seamless service and continuity of care which is patient centred and respects social inclusion and cultural diversity. You will provide clinical support and supervision to multidisciplinary teams, including complex risk assessments, and undertake Section 12 and Approved Clinician duties related to the Mental Health Act (1983).

About the Trust

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.

Our Mission

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 Heritage

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.

Career Development

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.

Person Specification

Essential qualifications for this position include Full GMC Registration with license to practice, Section 12 Approval, Approved Clinician status, and MRCPsych. These qualifications are necessary to fulfill the statutory requirements of this Consultant role within the NHS.

Client Group

The post holder will manage patients with dementia and lead on developing clinical pathways for older adults with functional mental disorders. The client group may include a small number of patients under the age of 65 years who have Dementia or significant long-term physical illnesses or disabilities.

Working Environment

This is based at Sevenacres, Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 5TG. The location offers a unique working environment combining community-based care with access to specialist services. The Isle of Wight provides a distinctive quality of life with excellent transport connections to the mainland.

Flexible Working

The position offers full-time hours with flexible working arrangements. We recognize the importance of work-life balance and are committed to supporting our staff in achieving a healthy balance between their professional and personal commitments.

Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and 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.

International Applicants

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. 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.

Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website for overseas health professionals. Our Trust is committed to supporting international healthcare professionals through the registration and relocation process.

How to Apply

Apply via NHS Jobs website. For international applicants, we recommend the following steps:

• Verify your visa eligibility with the employer before applying
• Prepare your GMC registration documentation
• Obtain necessary criminal record certificates from countries where you’ve lived
• Contact Medical Workforce at medicalworkforce@southernhealth.nhs.uk with any questions
• Ensure your application highlights your relevant experience with older persons mental health

Application Deadline

The closing date is 27 March 2026. Early applications are encouraged as this will allow sufficient time for processing international applications and visa sponsorship arrangements.

Contact Information

For questions about the job, contact: Medical Workforce (Hiring Manager), Email: medicalworkforce@southernhealth.nhs.uk. All inquiries from international candidates regarding visa sponsorship will be responded to promptly.

Further Information

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. Additional details about employee benefits are available in the EmployeeBenefits_HIOWH_v1.pdf document. For privacy information, please refer to the Trust’s privacy notice on their website.