Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry -CMHT

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  • Basingstoke, Hampshire
  • £105,504-139,882 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Join Us and Receive a 30,000 Golden Hello!As part of our commitment to attracting outstanding talent, we're offering a 30,000 Golden Hello to successful candidates appointed to this role supporting you as you take the next step in your career.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Adult CMHT in Basingstoke. This post is available due to the relocation of a current Consultant and offers the chance to work within a supportive, experienced multidisciplinary team.You'll join substantive Consultants and Specialists within the North Hampshire and Basingstoke CMHTs, serving a catchment population of approx. 170,000 across six Primary Care Networks (PCNs). The North-Mid Hampshire Division supports a wide range of services with a total budget of around 46 million.We are currently transforming community mental health care, aligning services with PCNs and integrating Primary Care Additional Roles--creating dedicated mental health teams linking GPs and secondary care.We are looking for a motivated, compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist to provide clinical leadership and help shape population-based models of care. Informal enquiries welcome we look forward to hearing from you.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will work within the North Hampshire and Basingstoke CMHT, which is divided into two teams, each aligned with three Primary Care Networks (PCNs). Each team is led by a Band 8a Service Manager and a Band 7 Team Leader, supported by a full multidisciplinary team and a well-resourced psychological therapies service.The Consultant will be primarily aligned with one PCN, attending monthly PCN MDT meetings and working closely with local GP practices. The role includes providing clinical input and guidance to the PCN MDT and supporting the wider CMHT MDT.The post holder will conduct scheduled and urgent clinical assessments and reviews, flexibly responding to service need and providing cross-cover for Consultant colleagues during leave. The CMHT works closely with co-located services, including Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) and a newly commissioned personality disorder service offering DBT.There are strong links with local services including GPs, CAMHS, Substance Misuse, OPMH, and Learning Disability teams. Junior medical staff, including GP, core, and higher trainees, as well as medical students from Southampton and St George's, are attached to the team, contributing to a strong teaching culture.Crisis and urgent assessments are managed by the Crisis and Home Treatment Team (CRHT), ensuring that the CMHT focuses on routine and "soon" referralsAbout usHampshire 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 futureDetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Job shareReference number348-MNH-MED-8303Job locationsThe Bridge Centre (Basingstoke)New RoadBasingstokeHampshireRG21 7PJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description for further detail on the role. The person specification is also available in the attached document. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description for further detail on the role. The person specification is also available in the attached document.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • 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.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • 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.

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