Consultant Psychiatrist - Community Rehab

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and social care organization is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist in Rehabilitation Psychiatry to deliver high-quality clinical services and contribute to strategic developments. Ideal candidates will hold relevant qualifications and demonstrate exceptional clinical skills and teamwork abilities. Join a dedicated team passionate about improving mental health services in Kent and Medway, while enjoying generous benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Recruitment Bonus of £15,000

Financial support for relocation up to £8,000

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Free access to an independent counselling service

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• On the GMC Specialist Register or within six months.
• Ability to meet MHA and MCA duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical team and care for patients.
• Support team members in their development.
• Contribute to service development and quality assurance.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Excellent clinical skills

Ability to manage clinical complexity

Teaching and training ability

Commitment to collaborative working

Experience in clinical research

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Fully registered with the GMC

MRCPsych

Job description

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. 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).

Main duties

• As a clinical leader in the team in each locality, the post-holder will be in overall charge of patients\' care, delegate to other team members, and support the development of individual team members in the pursuit of excellent clinical care. They 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 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. They 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 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.

Responsibilities and qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
• 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 within 3 months of appointment
• Desirable criteria: Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• MRCPsych
• Additional clinical qualifications
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practice; 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
• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

• Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning Essential criteria: Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and 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; 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 audit

Benefits

• Part time or job-share applications are welcome
• A Recruitment Bonus of £15,000
• Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000
• Easy access to in-house research team and academic opportunity through Kent\'s own Medical School
• Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the NHS pension scheme
• Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme - bank your annual leave to save up for extended breaks
• Flexible working - just ask and we will try to help
• Excellent Learning and Development opportunities for leaders in education, research, quality improvement
• Free access to an independent counselling service
• Blue Light Card discounts for NHS staff
• Car lease scheme
• A variety of staff networks fostering equality and diversity
• For further information on the Recruitment Bonus and Relocation Allowance, contact our Medical Staffing Team