Community CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist - Lead & Innovate Care

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Folkestone seeks a Community CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist to join their team serving children and young people. The role requires strong clinical skills, experience in managing mental disorders in youth, and GMC registration. Attractive benefits include a £20,000 recruitment bonus, relocation assistance, and professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about improving mental health care, this role offers a significant opportunity to make a difference.

Benefits

Recruitment bonus of £20,000

Financial support for relocation up to £8,000

Generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Fully registered with GMC, with a Licence to Practise.
• Experience managing a range of mental disorders in children.
• Able to work in and lead a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop care plans for complex needs of patients.
• Act as an autonomous, registered practitioner accountable for own actions.
• Ensure practice is supported by research and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty

Experience in managing patients from different cultural backgrounds

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Fully registered with the GMC with a Licence to Practise

On the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of completing CCT in psychiatry

Job description

A leading mental health service provider in Folkestone seeks a Community CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist to join their team serving children and young people. The role requires strong clinical skills, experience in managing mental disorders in youth, and GMC registration. Attractive benefits include a £20,000 recruitment bonus, relocation assistance, and professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about improving mental health care, this role offers a significant opportunity to make a difference.