“Our new community and mental health Trust brings together services from a number of Trusts in Hampshire, transforming services to meet the future needs of the local population. These changes require strong clinical leadership and innovation driven by our medical workforce.”
“Medics are at the heart of this, and will therefore have opportunity to join us on this journey; to influence their own development across all aspects of our mental health and physical health services and to lead clinically within the organisation.”
Medics are at the heart of what we do.
We believe that the foundation of exceptional patient care is a committed, supported, and empowered workforce. We want to inspire healthcare professionals who are passionate about making a difference. We offer a balanced and comprehensive package of rewards, benefits, and a unique culture that fosters professional growth, innovation, and a strong sense of community.
Our opportunities span across the whole of the county including the Isle of Wight, in a broad range of specialties including Adult Mental Health (Inpatient and psychiatric intensive care), Rehabilitation, Liaison Psychiatry, Crisis and Home Treatment, Community Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Eating Disorders and Older People’s Mental Health, Physical Health and other specialist regional provision.
“You’ll be joining a friendly, open, and supportive environment with excellent MDT working. There are real opportunities to lead, shape, and influence service transformation while enhancing your career and development.”
“Our Communities of Practice offer learning and experience-sharing, and our peer network provides a safe space for ideas, best practices, and solutions. The complex case panel supports challenging decisions, and with in-house psychiatric services, there’s great scope for learning and developing special interests.”
Leading Provider in England
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's largest providers of community and mental health services; as a University hospital committed to high-quality care, we offer opportunities to participate in research and teaching through strong university partnerships.
Diverse Service Offerings
We offer diverse services, from specialised CAMHS and forensic care to acute and community health, providing dynamic work environments.
Continuous Learning Opportunities
We offer continuous professional development and training, leadership courses, and access to the latest research, weekly academic teaching, and peer support groups to support your ongoing professional growth and career aspirations.
Career Advancement
We offer clear pathways for career progression, whether you’re starting out or aiming for a leadership role across our diverse services. We offer a new Consultants Development Programme for personalised support and assist in obtaining CESR qualifications. Continuing professional development courses are also available.
Protected Time and Professional Support
Consultants receive protected time for personal development, peer support, and academic growth, with 10 days of study leave per year and a £1,000 budget. Full-time consultants are expected to include 2.5 SPA in their job plan, with 1.5 SPA for revalidation. There are leadership opportunities, including roles as clinical or educational supervisors, or specialisation in areas like CAMHS and community mental health.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Education
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides training and development to undergraduate medical students and post graduate doctors, with opportunities to support and grow our future workforce. The undergraduate medical education (UGME) department is a vibrant team made up of tutors, learning facilitators and administration staff, co-ordinating the education and training programme for undergraduate medical students on psychiatry placement within the Trust.
The Trust currently hosts 4th year medical students on psychiatry placement from the University of Southampton and Grenadian students from St George’s University. In addition, an undergraduate tutor co-ordinates Southampton medical student placements in Lymington Hospital, for a medicine focused training experience. During inspections of the UGME Team in 2018, excellent student feedback was highlighted on all measures of learning, experience, governance and interest fostered, by Southampton and St George’s Universities, as well as the GMC.
The postgraduate medical education team, consisting of psychiatry, psychotherapy, medical and palliative care clinical tutors and a postgraduate manager and administration staff, co-ordinates the education of doctors in training and specialty /associate specialist doctors within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The Centre for Professional Development organises a programme of continuing professional development courses and events to support qualified staff to develop and update the knowledge and skills required to support them in their clinical and professional practice.
We work with our higher trainees to understand their career goals and requirements. We work with them during their final year before CCT to help them transition into their first consultant role in a supported environment, facilitated by our new consultant development programme.
Our Culture
We foster a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, and inclusiveness, where open communication is encouraged and everyone’s contributions are recognised and valued, ensuring that all voices are heard and appreciated within our teams.
Recognition and Appreciation
Your work will have a direct, positive impact on the local community, making your role more fulfilling and connected to those we serve. We recognise staff success and hard work through formal awards and daily appreciation.
Employee Assistance Programme
Your health and wellbeing are our priority. We offer an Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and lifestyle support, plus access to discounted gym memberships, health advice, and fast-track physiotherapy to help you stay fit and healthy.
Staff Groups
We have active staff forums and groups, including BAME, Disability, Women’s, Spirituality, Neurodivergence, Armed Forces, LGBTQ+, Carers, and 50+, ensuring your voice is heard and you're warmly welcomed.
Flexible Working and Job Planning
Our flexible job planning helps you balance work with personal interests. While most roles are advertised as 10 sessions, we understand not everyone prefers traditional patterns. We're open to offering special interest sessions, additional PAs, and flexible working arrangements, and invite you to discuss your preferences with us.
Responsibility Allowance
Consultant roles within our Adult psychiatric inpatient and Specialist Services wards, you’ll receive enhanced pay, including a 10% responsibility allowance worth between £10,500 to £13,900 per annum, depending on pay scale.
NHS Pension Scheme
We acknowledge that some medical staff opt out of the NHS Pension Scheme due to allowance rules. If this affects you, you may apply for a cash payment of 12.38% of your pensionable pay.
Relocation and Rental Contribution Allowance
In addition to a competitive salary package, we can also provide up to £8,000 to support your move OR Rental Contribution Allowance, where the Trust will pay a significant contribution towards renting a property in the local area to support you and your family to relocate to the Hampshire (subject to qualifying conditions)
Financial Tools
As well as our excellent NHS pension scheme, we offer financial tools like Wagestream, allowing you to view and access future earnings early. Need tech or furniture? Use Payroll Pay to spread the cost through salary sacrifice. To help with everyday living and leisure, you’ll enjoy NHS employee discounts on shopping, health, beauty, days out, and more!
Salary Sacrifice Programmes
We offer a personal lease car scheme and salary sacrifice for electric or ultra-low emission vehicles, as well as a cycle-to-work scheme and travel discounts on local buses and ferries. Short-term car and van rentals are also available. Some sites offer free parking and EV chargers for electric vehicles.
Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
From weekly markets in Lymington to mountain biking through the New Forest, there's no shortage of outdoor adventure here. You can enjoy beach walks along the Solent, take in the history of Portsmouth’s Spinnaker Tower and Old Naval Dockyards, or explore the historic city of Winchester. For top-tier restaurants, shopping and nightlife, Southampton and Basingstoke have you covered.
A short ferry ride away, the Isle of Wight stands out with its UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status, offering breath taking landscapes, vibrant Victoria-era Royal history and even the famed Garlic Farm for a taste of something different! You’ll be able to enjoy:
- Stunning Scenery: the New Forest, South Downs, Alum Bay, the Needles, and miles of coastline
- Rich History: Historic sites like Winchester Cathedral, Osborne House and the Old Naval Dockyards
- Excellent Connectivity: Just over an hour from London with strong transport links
- Cultural Attractions: Local markets, festivals, arts venues and world famous Cowes week yacht races
- Family-Friendly Environment: Great schools, parks, and recreational activities
- Outdoor Activities: Hiking, cycling, sailing, and more in diverse natural settings
Contact our Recruitment team
- Email: medicalworkforce@southernhealth.nhs.uk
- Phone: 023 8047 5160