An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to join our Adult Forensic Services within our Secure Services. This is a replacement post, offering the chance to be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care to service users with complex needs.
About the Service
Our Secure Services are a vital component of the Mental Health & Learning Disability division, comprising a diverse range of specialist inpatient services for both adolescents and adults, alongside community-based services for adults. The Forensic Service, a core part of this structure, provides inpatient and outpatient forensic mental health care, aiming to deliver recovery-focused, patient-centred treatment for individuals involved with the criminal justice system.
As a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, you will:
Lead the clinical management of a defined caseload within our adult forensic services
Work within a well-established multidisciplinary team
Play a key role in shaping clinical strategy and service development
Contribute to training, supervision, and research activities across the division
We Offer:
A supportive and forward-thinking clinical environment
Opportunities for research, teaching, and career development
Access to a comprehensive continuing professional development (CPD) programme
Relocation package (if applicable) and flexible working options
This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a well-resourced and progressive service, supported by committed colleagues and strong leadership.
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
Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register as a Forensic Psychiatrist or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview.
Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
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.
