Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Inpaitent

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., 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.

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.