Consultant Psychiatrist

Kent PLC; Sholden; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Part time

Job summary

A local mental health organization is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead a Community Mental Health Team. You will provide clinical leadership and medical care to patients while collaborating with external agencies. Candidates should have MRCPsych or equivalent, GMC registration, and necessary approvals. The role offers flexible working options and is based in the picturesque Garden of England.

Benefits

Recruitment bonus

Financial support for relocation up to £8,000

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Access to independent counselling service

Discount service through Blue Light Card

Car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Must be on or within six months of inclusion on the Specialist Register.
• Fully registered with the GMC.
• Hold Approved Clinician status and S12 approval or achieve this within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership within the Community Mental Health Team.
• Offer medical input to patients under care.
• Strengthen relationships with external agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Collaboration with agencies

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real impact on the lives of people with mental health needs? As a Consultant Psychiatrist at Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, you'll lead a collaborative team and provide high-quality care to the vibrant communities of Deal and its surrounding villages. This is a community-based post where you will work flexibly and collaboratively with two other consultants in the South Kent Coast Community Mental Health Teams. Please note, we also have vacancies based in Dover and Folkestone. Please apply for each vacancy you are interested in.

Responsibilities

• To provide clinical leadership within the South Kent Coastal Community Mental Health Team alongside two other Consultant colleagues.
• The provide medical input as required to patients under care of the Community Mental Health Team.
• To be actively involved in strengthening relationships with external agencies including the local CCG.
• To take an active leadership role in screening of referrals as well as assessment of new referrals jointly with other team members.

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 achieve this within 3 months of appointment).

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Part time or job-share applications are welcome.

About the Trust

We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, providing vital mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to a population of 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway. Join our extensive network of medical professionals and contribute to making a positive impact. We offer exceptional professional development opportunities, allowing you to hone your skills while enjoying the high quality of life in the picturesque Garden of England. Collaborate with the prestigious Kent and Medway Medical School, be at the forefront of integrated care, and prioritise individual well‑being. If you're passionate about research, join our internationally recognised team and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare. You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing brilliant care through brilliant people.

Benefits

• Alongside the recruitment bonus, if you are a Higher Trainee applying for your first Consultant post, you will be eligible for a higher salary starting point (2a), progressing to the next salary point (2b) in the following year subject to the usual pay progression policies.
• 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 fantastic NHS pension scheme.
• Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme – bank your annual leave to save up for that all-important extended break.
• Flexible working – just ask and we will try to help.
• Excellent Learning and Development opportunities – we offer doctors at all grades the chance to engage in leadership, educational, research, quality improvement development and seek growth opportunities tailored to their areas of interest.
• Free access to an independent counselling service.
• Blue Light Card – a discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discounts.
• Car lease scheme.
• A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMPT values and promote equality and diversity.
• If you would like further information, or to know the full terms of the Recruitment Bonus and/or Relocation Allowance, then please contact our Medical Staffing Team: [e-mail].