Consultant in Older Persons Mental Health

Sponsorship Jobs UK; Gosport; On-site; GBP 109,000 - GBP 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Gosport is seeking a Consultant in Older Persons Mental Health to lead psychiatric care and ensure effective treatment for patients. This role offers opportunities for mentorship, research, and professional development. Candidates must be GMC-registered with an MRCPsych qualification. The position comes with a competitive salary ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 per annum, along with benefits such as a Golden Hello payment and flexible working options.

Benefits

Protected professional development time

Opportunities for CPD and mentorship

£30,000 Golden Hello payment

Qualifications

• Must have full GMC registration with a license to practice in the UK.
• MRCPsych or an equivalent qualification required.
• Eligible for inclusion on the CCT at interview.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior psychiatric leadership and care for patients.
• Manage a complex caseload, ensuring safe and effective patient care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated care.
• Contribute to academic teaching and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Risk Assessment

Team Collaboration

Teaching and Mentoring

Quality Improvement

Education

Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)

MRCPsych or recognized equivalent

Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act

Job description

# Consultant in Older Persons Mental Health – Poppy Ward(UK Visa Sponsorship)### Job DescriptionOverviewThis is an exciting opportunity to work in a recently upgraded service with strong links to physical health teams, community providers, and voluntary partners. You will benefit from protected professional development time, mentoring, and opportunities to participate in research, teaching, and service improvement.### Your RoleAs a Consultant Psychiatrist, your responsibilities will include:**Clinical Leadership*** Provide senior psychiatric leadership and Responsible Clinician duties for patients on Rose Ward (14 beds), and occasional support for Poppy Ward (dementia care).* Manage a complex, varied caseload with high standards of risk assessment, treatment planning, and recovery‑oriented practice.* Ensure patient care is safe, effective, and evidence‑based.**Team and Service Development*** Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members, community partners, carers, and families to deliver seamless care pathways.* Supervise and support Resident and Specialty Doctors, promoting learning and professional growth.* Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance, and service innovation.**Teaching and Scholarship*** Contribute to weekly academic teaching and broader Continuing Professional Development (CPD).* Opportunities available to serve as a Clinical or Educational Supervisor.**On‑Call and Job Planning*** Participate in a fairly shared on‑call rota across the network.* Flexible job planning options available to tailor your role towards education, leadership, or research interests.**Support and Culture*** Access peer support meetings and structured academic development.* Work within an organisation committed to staff wellbeing and compassionate care.### About the TrustHampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly integrated organisation combining mental health, learning disability, community, and physical health services. With over 13,000 staff across 300+ sites, the Trust aims to deliver compassionate, coordinated, and high‑quality care for diverse communities. The Trust’s culture emphasises CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — and supports staff in career development and collaborative working.### Essential Person Specification**Qualifications**To be considered for this role you must have:Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), with a licence to practise in the UK. You can find official registration guidance on the GMC website here: Register with the GMC (UK)**MRCPsych or recognised equivalent**Eligible for inclusion on the CCT at interview). More about the Specialist Register is available here: GMC Specialist Register GuideApproved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.#### Other RequirementsCompliance with Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.Applicants who require sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker route are welcome to apply. For details on work visas and eligibility, see the official UK Government guidance: and Skilled Worker VisaDepending on your country of residence, you may need to provide criminal record certificates per UKVI rules.**Terms and Benefits*** Salary: £109,725 – £145,478 per annum (Consultant pay band)* Contract: Permanent, Full‑Time* Location: Gosport War Memorial Hospital, Bury Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3PW* Professional Support: Protected SPA time (minimum 2.5 SPAs pro rata), CPD access, academic opportunities* Incentives: Eligible for a £30,000 Golden Hello payment paid over 2 years.#### Inclusive RecruitmentWe are committed to making our recruitment fair and accessible. If you feel that some aspects of the person specification may disadvantage you due to characteristics such as race, gender, age, disability, or otherwise, please contact the Trust’s Recruitment Team — we will aim to support you through the application process.Flexible working options can be discussed at interview.**Useful Official Resources*** GMC Registration & Licensing (UK):* GMC Specialist Register Guide: Specialist Registration Info* UK Visas & Immigration Main Guidance:* Skilled Worker Visa Details: Skilled Worker Visa (Gov.uk)* GMC Specialist Registration Application Routes:LocationExperience3 Year