Consultant Psychiatrist – Community Rehab | Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

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

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Ramsgate is looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist in Rehabilitation Psychiatry. You will deliver a high-quality clinical service and lead a dynamic team, contributing to service development and governance. Required qualifications include MRCPsych and GMC registration. Benefits include a £20,000 recruitment bonus, financial relocation support, and extensive professional development opportunities. Join a dedicated team making a significant impact on mental health care.

Benefits

£20,000 recruitment bonus

Relocation support of up to £8,000

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have MRCPsych or equivalent and be on the Specialist Register.
• GMC registration and Approved Clinician status required.
• Experience in Mental Health Act and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical service and lead team.
• Support individual team members to achieve clinical excellence.
• Attend Business and Operational Meetings and provide service development input.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Expert knowledge of psychotropic medication

Understanding of MHA and safeguarding procedures

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

Full GMC registration

Job description

Are you looking for a new, exciting opportunity?

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 post-holder will be based at The Beacon Centre, Ramsgate, Thanet with flexibility to work at other east Kent community sites.

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).

• 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.

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 providingbrilliant care through brilliant people.

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.

Our Benefits

Here are just some of our Benefits:

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 inhouse 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]

This advert closes on Sunday 11 Jan 2026