Consultant Psychiatrist - Ashford Old Age Community

Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry in Ashford. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care for individuals over 65. The role includes conducting assessments, leading clinical discussions, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work with Kent and Medway Medical School

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered with Approved Clinician status.
• On or within six months of inclusion on the Specialist Register.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care and senior medical leadership.
• Conduct MCA and MHA assessments.
• Supervise complex cases and support team meetings.

Skills

Psychiatric Care

Clinical Leadership

Mental Health Act

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry - Ashford

Join our dedicated team as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry based in Ashford. You will work alongside a professional and supportive multidisciplinary team and collaborate with a CMHT Consultant colleague.

About the Service: Ashford CMHSOP provides comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment for individuals over 65 in Ashford, Tenterden, and surrounding villages. Services include assessment, diagnosis, therapy, psychological assessments, and treatments.

Service Features: The team offers 21 initial assessment slots weekly, with appointments in Ashford and Tenterden, home visits, and care home liaison assessments.

Candidate Requirements: Applicants should have MRCPsych or equivalent, be on or within six months of inclusion on the Specialist Register, fully GMC registered, with Approved Clinician status, and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act (or achieve this within 3 months).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide psychiatric care to patients referred to Ashford CMHSOP and offer senior medical leadership within the multidisciplinary team.
2. Conduct MCA and MHA assessments, participate in complex case discussions, CPA and 117 reviews, and be available for urgent clinical issues.
3. Attend daily RED Board and referral triage meetings, weekly clinical meetings, monthly complex case discussions, and governance meetings.
4. Contribute to team meetings, including performance and business meetings, and supervise complex cases, providing medical guidance to team members.
5. Support the team in maintaining MSNAP accreditation for the Memory Assessment Service.

About Us:

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), serving 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway with mental health, learning disability, and specialist services.

We offer excellent professional development opportunities, a high quality of life in the Garden of England, and collaborative work with Kent and Medway Medical School. Join us if you're passionate about research and innovative healthcare.

We value diversity and are committed to providing brilliant care through brilliant people.

Contact:

For more details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Aaliya Majeed
• Job Title: Head of Psychiatry
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]