Consultant – General Adult Psychiatrist – Dartford

RIG Locums Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist for a full-time position in Dartford, Kent. The role involves providing senior medical support to the Community Mental Health Service, including assessments and follow-ups. Applicants must have a Full GMC Licence and relevant experience. The position offers negotiable rates and immediate start, along with various benefits including a bonus scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

First-class support and advice

Weekly payroll

CPD training provided

£300 'refer a friend' bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a Full GMC Licence to practise.
• Must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Previous experience in a similar position is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Dartford CMHT, providing senior medical input.
• Conduct initial assessments and regular follow-ups.
• Establish relationships with team managers and senior professionals.

Skills

Full GMC Licence to practise

Relevant previous experience

Right to work in the United Kingdom

Job description

Overview

CPL UK Healthcare (formerly RIG Locums) is looking for a General Adult Consultant psychiatrist to work full-time in the NHS, based in Dartford, Kent.

The role offers highly negotiable rates and aims to broaden experience of community psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• 10 PA per working week post within the Dartford CMHT, covering the local area and providing senior medical input to the Community Mental Health Service.
• Provide cover for initial assessments, regular follow‑ups (Care Reviews) and CPA reviews.
• Carry out home visits locally.
• Take an active leadership role in screening and assessment of new referrals within the CAPA choice model assessment process.
• Give medical advice and supervision to the Community Mental Health Team for patients with severe and enduring mental illness managed at an enhanced level of CPA.
• Build constructive relationships with the team manager and senior professionals.
• Work with a 24‑hour, seven days a week Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team (separate Consultant cover).
• Handle up to 20 standard care patients requiring medical input prior to transfer to primary care.
• Have no inpatient consultant responsibility; patients are managed by Acute inpatient consultants during hospital stays.
• Work according to the principles highlighted in the New Ways of Working.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Licence to practise.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Relevant previous experience working in a similar position.

Employment Details

• Job title: Consultant – General Adult Psychiatrist
• Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week.
• Location: Dartford, Kent area.
• Settings: Community.
• Start date: Immediate.
• Rates: Negotiated to preference.

Benefits of working with CPL UK Healthcare

• First‑class support and advice from a dedicated team of experienced consultants.
• Highly negotiable hourly rates.
• £300 "refer a friend" bonus scheme.
• Approved NHS framework supplier.
• Weekly payroll.
• CPD training provided, including BLS.
• Designated body for the GMC, appraisal and revalidation support.