Consultant Psychiatrist CAMHS PICU Austen HouseNHS

Job summary

Consultant Psychiatrist -- CAMHS PICU Austen House

Are you an enthusiastic Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist with S12 and AC approval looking for an opportunity to shape the future of inpatient mental health care for young people?

Austen House is a specialist CAMHS inpatient unit for young people age 12-18 with severe mental illness and detained under the Mental Health Act. There are 2 wards, Darcy ward PICU and Bennet ward LSU.

The 7 bed PICU opened in January 2026 and has been hugely successful. The team our proud of the effective, evidenced based treatment they offer, minimizing restrictive practice and keeping admissions short.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team full-time. As well as clinical responsibilities you will be involved in ongoing service development and transformation and play a key role in shaping Mental Health Services for young people in Hampshire. The medical team includes a specialty doctor, physician assistant and resident doctor and works closely with the teams on the LSU and nearby Bluebird House (South of England's medium secure unit for young people, part of the national network for forensic inpatient CAMHS). There are also good links with Serenity Path Hospital, the local GAU.

Main duties of the job

As a Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Austen House, you will lead clinical care, managing complex cases for adolescents within the secure unit. Key responsibilities include:

Conducting detailed psychiatric assessments, formulating personalised treatment plans, and providing ongoing care for a small caseload.

Acting as the Responsible Clinician, leading clinical decision-making, and managing Mental Health Act responsibilities.

Supervising and supporting a multi-disciplinary team, promoting best practices and evidence-based care.

Engaging in quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance, and CPD to enhance service outcomes.

Contributing to service development, providing input on patient pathways and staff training.

This role is ideal for consultants with strong leadership and communication skills, committed to recovery-focused, holistic mental health care.

Job description

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.

We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.

Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future