Consultant Psychiatrist - Canterbury Crisis Resolution Home Treatment

Florin Chilian; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment team at St Martin's Hospital. With responsibilities including high-quality clinical service delivery, this role offers professional development and exceptional benefits within a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Recruitment Bonus of £15,000

Financial support for relocation up to £8,000

Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement

Access to NHS pension scheme

Flexible working options

Excellent Learning and Development opportunities

Free access to an independent counselling service

Discount service via Blue Light Card

Car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing and diagnosing mental health conditions.
• Approved Clinician status and S12 approval related to Mental Health Act.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical service in the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment team.
• Provide consultancy and support to the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical Service Delivery

Multi-disciplinary Team Working

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

Job description

A Vacancy at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust.

Are you seeking a career where your impact truly matters?

As a Consultant Psychiatrist in the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment team based at St Martin's Hospital in Kent, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality clinical service and actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services.

You will work alongside one other Consultant Psychiatrist to provide care for those residing in North East and South East Kent.

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).

Assessment and diagnosis of people under the care of the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment service.

Use of Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation where clinically appropriate.

Support teaching of medical students attached to the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment service.

To provide consultancy, advice, support and intervention to the team and wider professionals.

Multi-disciplinary team working and liaising with other secondary care services and external stakeholders as required.

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 or search KMPT Careers Job ref: 380-MED-24-013-PERM. 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.

For immediate consideration, please email your CV to

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 Kents 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:
  
  

This advert closes on Sunday 29 Jun 2025

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