Consultant Psychiatrist – Ashford Liaison | Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Ashford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Ashford is looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry. This role involves delivering exceptional psychiatric care and leadership within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have relevant experience and be able to contribute to both clinical and strategic aspects of the service. With a generous benefits package including relocation support, this position provides an excellent opportunity to enhance your career while making a significant impact on mental health services in the community.

Benefits

£15,000 Recruitment Bonus

Relocation support of up to £8,000

Generous annual and study leave

NHS pension scheme

Flexible working options

Free counselling service

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Must have substantial experience in Liaison Psychiatry.
• Ability to work well in a team and contribute to service development.
• Proven track record in clinical education and training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical psychiatric services.
• Provide leadership to the Multidisciplinary Team.
• Conduct assessments and manage patients referred to the service.

Skills

Psychiatric care

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Education

Full GMC registration

Approved training in Psychiatry

Job description

Unleash Your Expertise in Liaison Psychiatry: This is your chance to make a real difference to the lives of others, while propelling your career to new heights

As a Consultant Psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry based at William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality clinical service and actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services.

East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust is a large acute hospital trust providing a full range of general hospital services to around 500,000 people living in the East of Kent. The Liaison Psychiatry Service provides a single point of contact for the mental health needs of patients attending the Emergency Department or admitted to the general hospital.
• To provide psychiatric care to patients referred to the Liaison Psychiatry Service
• To provide professional leadership including clinical leadership to the Liaison Multidisciplinary Team
• To provide professional leadership including clinical supervision to the medical team and to provide clinical leadership to the Liaison MDT

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), 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 providingbrilliant care through brilliant people.

*PLEASE NOTE: this job description is currently pending approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.*

For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. The job description will provide you with the main duties and responsibilities of the role. The person specifications will detail the qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience required for the role.

Part time or job-share applications are welcome.

Our Benefits

Here are just some of our Benefits:
• A Recruitment Bonus of £15,000
• Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000
• Easy access to inhouse 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]


This advert closes on Sunday 14 Sep 2025