Community CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist

Kent PLC; Dartford; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental health trust in Dartford is looking for a committed Consultant Psychiatrist to join the CAMHS Community team starting from 1st April 2026. You will assess and develop care plans for children and young people with various mental health conditions. This position offers a recruitment bonus of £15,000 and support for relocation, as well as excellent professional development opportunities. Part time applications are welcomed. This role is vital in improving mental health care in the community.

Benefits

Recruitment Bonus of £15,000

Financial support for relocation

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Free counselling service

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Successful applicants must have MRCPsych or be on the Specialist Register.
• Must hold full registration with the GMC.
• Eligibility for Approved Clinician status is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as an autonomous practitioner accountable for own actions.
• Continue professional development through accredited training.
• Develop care plans for patients with various conditions.

Skills

MRCPsych or equivalent

Registered with the GMC

Approved Clinician status

S12 approval eligibility

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

Job description

Overview

From spring 2026, our services will extend to include children and young people's mental health services and all-age eating disorder services within the Trust. We welcome applications from motivated Consultant Psychiatrists looking to develop their career with the Dartford CAMHS Community team from 1st April 2026. The Dartford CAMHS Community team provides a service to children and young people (under the age of 18 years) living in Dartford, Swanley and Gravesham. Dartford has a CYP population of 30 808, Swanley has a CYP population of 2 608, and Gravesham has a CYP population of 27 045. The team is a generic Tier 3 CAMHS team who undertake assessment and treatment of a range of disorders in children and young people including ADHD, ASD, Mood disorders, Psychosis, PTSD, Anxiety disorders, emerging personality disorders and challenging behaviour.

Qualifications

Successful applicants will ideally have MRCPsych or equivalent and be on, or within six months of inclusion on, the Specialist Register. You will be fully registered with the GMC, and have Approved Clinician status and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act (or have eligibility for it and be able achieve this on appointment).

Responsibilities

• Act as an autonomous, registered practitioner who is legally and professionally accountable for own unsupervised actions guided by the professional code of conduct and Trust guidelines and protocols.
• Hold full registration with a licence to practice on the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Continue professional development through accredited courses, workshops, study, and in‑house training programmes.
• Be responsible and accountable for service delivery to clients/patients.
• Assess and develop care plans to meet the complex needs of patients with a variety of conditions, including chronic, acute, and palliative care within own competencies, recognising own limitations and seeking advice when necessary, and continuously evaluating and acting on outcomes.
• Initiate referrals to other health professional specialist services and agencies.
• Provide patients and relatives with information and education ensuring they have meaningful choices that promote dignity, independence, and quality of life.
• Ensure practice is supported by research, evidence‑based practice, literature, and peer review.

Benefits

• Recruitment Bonus of £15 000.
• Financial support for relocation of up to £8 000.
• Easy access to in‑house research team and academic opportunity through Kent's own Medical School.
• Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the NHS pension scheme.
• Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme – bank your annual leave to save for extended breaks.
• Flexible working – just ask and we will try to help.
• Excellent Learning and Development opportunities – doctors at all grades can engage in leadership, educational, research, quality improvement development and seek growth opportunities tailored to their interests.
• Free access to an independent counselling service.
• Blue Light Card – discount service for the NHS with thousands of discounts.
• Car lease scheme.
• Variety of staff network forums that empower, support and encourage network members and allies, reflecting KMMH values and promoting equality and diversity.
• For further information or to know the full terms of the Recruitment Bonus and/or Relocation Allowance, contact our Medical Staffing Team: [email protected]

About the Trust

We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we care for over 2 000 people in our hospitals and 54 000 in the community each year. Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident. Join us – if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's doing well together.

Application

Part time or job-share applications are welcome.