Consultant Psychiatrist - Canterbury Inpatient Rehabilitation

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a clinical leader to oversee patient care within their team. The position requires expert knowledge of psychotropic medications and the capability to manage clinical complexities. Ideal candidates will have a medical degree and registration with the GMC. This role offers a £20,000 recruitment bonus, relocation support, and excellent professional development opportunities within a collaborative environment focused on mental health services.

Benefits

Recruitment bonus of £20,000

Financial support for relocation up to £8,000

Access to in-house research team

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Free access to independent counselling service

Blue Light Card for NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• In charge of patient care as a clinical leader.
• Delegate support to team members for excellent clinical care.
• Expert knowledge of psychotropic medication and treatment monitoring.

Skills

Excellent knowledge in specialty

Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty

Decision making based on evidence and experience

Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Fully registered with the GMC

On the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of completing CCT in Adult psychiatry

Job description

Main duties of the job

• As a clinical leader in the team, the post-holder will be in overall charge of patient's care.
• They will delegate to other team members and seek to support the development of individual team members in the pursuit of excellent clinical care.
• The post-holder will have expert knowledge of options for the use of psychotropic medication and of the monitoring and treatment of physical illnesses including when to refer patients to their GPs or specialists.
• They will have good working knowledge of the use of MHA, MCA, safeguarding procedures and the Court of Protection.

About us

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. This post attracts a newly enhanced recruitment bonus of £20,000*
2. 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.
3. Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000*
4. Easy access to in‑house research team and academic opportunity through Kent’s own Medical School
5. Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme
6. Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme – bank your annual leave to save up for that all‑important extended break
7. Flexible working – just ask and we will try to help
8. 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
9. Free access to an independent counselling service
10. Blue Light Card – a discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discounts
11. Car lease scheme
12. A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMMH 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]

Person Specification

Training, Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• On the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of completing CCT in Adult psychiatry)
• Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych
• Additional clinical qualifications.
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio‑psycho‑social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub‑specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Participated in research or service evaluation
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
• Experienced in clinical research and /or service evaluation
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

Transport

Essential

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

Employer details

Employer name

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

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