Mental Health Medical Director for PSEH
Job Description
Job summary
Are you a dedicated medical leader with a passion for mental health services? We are seeking an experienced and driven Divisional Medical Director -- Mental Health Services to lead and shape high-quality mental health care in the Portsmouth and South East Division.
At Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred mental health services. As a key member of the divisional leadership team, you will provide strategic medical leadership, oversee clinical governance, and drive service improvements while maintaining a direct clinical role as a Consultant Psychiatrist.
This is a fantastic opportunity to influence service development, improve patient outcomes, and work in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. With access to leadership development, CPD opportunities, and a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of mental health services.
If you are a Consultant Psychiatrist with strong leadership experience and a commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you. Join us and make a meaningful impact on mental health care across our region.
Main duties of the job
As Divisional Medical Director -- Mental Health Services, you will lead the medical workforce within the division, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care. You will work closely with the Divisional Clinical Director and senior management to shape service delivery, support medical staff, and improve patient outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
*Providing medical leadership and ensuring best clinical practice.
*Overseeing workforce planning, medical appraisals, and training.
*Driving quality improvement, governance, and patient safety initiatives.
*Developing innovative patient pathways and service strategies.
*Acting as the Responsible Clinician for detained patients under the Mental Health Act.
We are looking for an accomplished Consultant Psychiatrist with:
*GMC registration and Approved Clinician status.
*Strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
*A passion for service transformation and clinical excellence.
*Experience in workforce management and medical education.
About us
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.
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council
- At least 3 years' experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist or Associate Specialist or Specialist
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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Parkway Centre - Havant
51 Leigh Road
Havant
Hampshire
PO9 2BF
