Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry

HIOW Healthcare; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry for the Community Mental Health Team in Basingstoke. This full-time role involves senior clinical leadership, managing complex cases, and participating in governance and teaching. The candidate will enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for career development, including a 30,000 Golden Hello. Experience with the Mental Health Act and GMC registration required. Flexible working options available.

Benefits

30,000 Golden Hello

Strong CPD support

Mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• MRCPsych or recognised equivalent certification essential.
• Full registration with the General Medical Council required.
• Experience with the Mental Health Act 1983 necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership in the CMHT.
• Manage a caseload of complex patients.
• Participate in governance and teaching.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Mental Health Act knowledge

Team leadership

Crisis management

Education

Full Registration with the General Medical Council

MRCPsych or equivalent

Approved Clinician status

Eligible for Specialist Register

Job description

Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry -CMHT

The closing date is 17th Jan 2026

Job summary

Join Us and Receive a 30,000 Golden Hello!

As part of our commitment to attracting outstanding talent, we're offering a 30K Golden Hello to successful candidates appointed to this role supporting you as you take the next step in your career. Subject to qualifying conditions

This full-time Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry post is based within the North Hampshire Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) in Basingstoke. The role provides senior clinical leadership across a multidisciplinary team aligned to a Primary Care Network, delivering high-quality assessment and treatment for adults with complex mental health needs. The consultant manages a small caseload of the most complex patients, offers advice and guidance to the wider team, and contributes to service development within a transforming community mental health model. Responsibilities include clinical supervision, Mental Health Act work as an Approved Clinician, participation in governance, teaching, and supporting trainees. The post includes 10 PAs (7.5 DCC, 2.5 SPA) with opportunities for flexible working, research involvement, and leadership roles. The consultant also joins a 1:9 senior on call rota. The Trust offers strong CPD support, mentoring, and a collaborative working culture grounded in CARE values.

The 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" referrals

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

Person specification

Qualifications

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.

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 theUK Visas and Immigration website .

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 .

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

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Hospital Medical and Dental

Band

Consultant

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-Time, Full-Time, Jobshare

Reference number

348-MNH-MED-8303

Job locations

The Bridge Centre (Basingstoke)
New Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 7PJ