Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry Inpatient

NHS

  • Southampton
  • £109,725-145,478 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Primrose Ward team at Western Community Hospital. This full-time, flexible role became available after the previous post holder transitioned to another community role within the same division, having served for six years.We welcome applications from candidates interested in hybrid working (face-to-face and remote), as well as joint applications from part-time consultants.The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Dr. Joseph Jameson, a full-time consultant in old age psychiatry covering Snowdrop Ward in Winchester. Together, they provide a buddy system for cross-cover during annual and study leave.The medical team includes an ST4-6 trainee and three resident trainees (two FY1 doctors and one GP trainee). The ward also benefits from weekly input by a consultant geriatrician who supports physical health management and supervises residents.Primrose Ward is a fully staffed, functional OPMH unit with a new ward manager, supported by a modern matron and head of nursing. It also includes a Band 7 advanced nurse practitioner, a stable psychology team, and therapy services with physiotherapists and occupational therapists.Based at Oakwood Centre, Western Community Hospital, the post holder will join a strict OPMH on-call rota for North and South Hampshire (approx. 1 in 14 frequency).Main duties of the jobThe postholder will be responsible for delivering high-quality clinical care, holding Responsible Clinician (RC) duties, and managing treatment for patients on Primrose Ward. They will provide clinical supervision and support for resident doctors, including one ST4-6 senior trainee, two Foundation Year 1 residents, and a GP trainee (CT1-3 level).Working as a core member of the Old Age Psychiatry (OPMH) inpatient team at Western Community Hospital, the postholder will collaborate closely with the ward's multidisciplinary team. Leadership includes a Modern Matron overseeing Primrose and Snowdrop wards, a dedicated Ward Manager for Primrose, and a Head of Nursing for inpatient services.The postholder will actively contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives to enhance inpatient care. They will work alongside a dedicated inpatient psychology team and allied health professionals, including physiotherapists and occupational therapists.The ward benefits from weekly input by Consultant Geriatrician Dr. Dan Forster, who reviews new admissions and supports residents with managing complex physical health conditions, ensuring robust physical health monitoring.The postholder will have access to dedicated administrative support for tribunal report writing. Cross-cover arrangements are in place with Dr. Joseph Jameson, who covers Snowdrop Ward during annual and study leave.About usHampshire 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.DetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£109,725 to £145,478 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number348-SSW-MED-8762Job locationsWestern Community HospitalWalnut GroveSouthamptonHampshireSO16 4XEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFurther 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. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFurther 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 SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Full Registration with the General Medical CouncilMRCPsych or recognised equivalentEligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview. CCT in Old Age Psychiatry and/or CCT in General Adult Psychiatry.Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Full Registration with the General Medical CouncilMRCPsych or recognised equivalentEligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview. CCT in Old Age Psychiatry and/or CCT in General Adult Psychiatry.Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

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