Consultant Psychiatrist - Community Rehab

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in the UK seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist to deliver high-quality clinical services and participate in the strategic development of the Rehabilitation Psychiatry team. Candidates should have a medical qualification, be registered with the GMC, and ideally hold MRCPsych or equivalent. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse team committed to patient care and professional development.

Benefits

Exceptional professional development opportunities

Collaboration with Kent and Medway Medical School

High quality of life in a picturesque area

Qualifications

• Essential: Excellent knowledge in specialty, wide medical knowledge.
• Desirable: Experience in NHS or comparable service.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering a high-quality clinical service.
• Actively involved in the strategic development of the team.
• Lead and support team members in clinical care.

Skills

Excellent knowledge in specialty

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty

Evidence-based decision making

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Fully registered with the GMC

On the GMC Specialist Register or within six months

Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months

Approved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 months

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist - Community Rehab

The Kent and Medway Community Rehabilitation Service provides care for those residing in Kent and Medway and will specialise in working with people whose long-term complex needs cannot be met by a general adult mental health service. 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).

Overview

As a Consultant Psychiatrist in Rehabilitation Psychiatry based in East 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.

Main duties

• As a clinical leader in the team in each locality the post-holder will be in overall charge of patients' 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.
• The clinical leader will be accessible and supportive to team members.
• As a senior member of the service, the post-holder will attend unit Business Meetings chaired by the team managers, and the Operational Meeting, chaired by the service lead. The post-holder will form effective working relationships with staff, team managers, service managers, the service lead, and the professional leads in the Rehabilitation Service.
• The post-holder will be expected to contribute to service development, including quality assurance, innovation, learning from untoward incidents, near misses, compliments and complaints. This clinical governance and quality agenda appears at the Business and Operational Meetings. The post-holder will support the process of team 'debrief' and learning after untoward incidents and complaints.

Working for our organisation

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 providing brilliant care through brilliant people.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Person specification

Training, Qualifications and Registration

• 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
• Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Essential: Excellent knowledge in specialty; wide medical knowledge with a bio-psycho-social perspective; excellent oral and written communication skills in English; ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty; evidence-based decision making; ability 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: Ability to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training; ability to lead a team; commitment to shared leadership and collaborative improvement; participation in CPD, research or service evaluation; ability to use and appraise clinical evidence; involvement in clinical audit and quality improvement
• Desirable: Ability to plan and deliver undergraduate/postgraduate teaching; reflection on CPD; experience in clinical research or service evaluation; evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement (awards, prizes, presentations, publications)

Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications as described and does not include external boilerplate or unrelated postings.