Lead Consultant Psychiatrist – Dover Community Team

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust; Dover; On-site; CAD 147,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health service provider is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist in Dover to provide clinical leadership and collaborate within a Community Mental Health Team. Candidates must have an MB BS or equivalent, and be fully registered with the GMC, possessing or achieving Approved Clinician status. Benefits include a recruitment bonus, relocation support, and professional development opportunities. Ideal for those passionate about mental health care and community impact.

Benefits

£20,000 recruitment bonus

Financial support for relocation up to £8,000

Generous annual leave and study leave

Free independent counselling service

Access to an NHS pension scheme

Qualifications

• MRCPsych or equivalent, on or within 6 months of Specialist Register inclusion.
• Approved Clinician status and S12 approval or able to achieve within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in the Community Mental Health Team.
• Strengthen relationships with external agencies.
• Lead assessments of new referrals.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Excellent knowledge in specialty

Communication skills

Clinical complexity management

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Fully registered with the GMC

Job description

A regional mental health service provider is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist in Dover to provide clinical leadership and collaborate within a Community Mental Health Team. Candidates must have an MB BS or equivalent, and be fully registered with the GMC, possessing or achieving Approved Clinician status. Benefits include a recruitment bonus, relocation support, and professional development opportunities. Ideal for those passionate about mental health care and community impact.