We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry to join our OPMH inpatient unit in the mid and north Hampshire division of the Trust.
The post holder will be based at Parklands Hospital, Aldermaston Road, Basingstoke and join the OPMH inpatient Team covering Beechwood and Elmwood ward alongside a group of medical colleagues and full MDT.
HIOW NHS Foundation Trust is a clinically led organisation, operationally supported and driven by patient centered care.
We are committed to the development of your career and believe that by supporting, developing and nurturing our staff we will deliver outstanding patient care.
Why work with us?
Centre of excellence within Wessex research network
Centre for Professional Development in Mental Health, a diverse programme of high quality multi-professional courses, involving the participation of national and international experts
The Trust has adopted a strong Quality Improvement agenda and there is the opportunity for training in this methodology.
Protected time for CPD incorporated as part of the job planning process.
Access to an excellent local Postgraduate Academic Programme to cater for CPD requirements
There is also a Balint Group for Medical staff
We strongly encourage an informal visit prior to the interview.
Dr Anita Kulatilake, Associate Medical Director for OPMH
Dr Maja Meerten, Divisional Medical Director
on 01256 817718 or email [email protected] and/or [email protected]
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- To undertake timely administrative duties associated with the care of patients
- To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively
- To participate in service and business planning activity for the service
- To participate in annual appraisal for consultants
- To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme
- To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician (AC) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct
- To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation
- To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services.
- To comply with the Trust's agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and instructions.
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.
Further 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.
Full Registration with the General Medical Council
MRCPsych or recognised equivalent
Considerable experience in general adult psychiatry.
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.
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 the UK 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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
