Consultant Psychiatrist – Community Rehab | Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Kent is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist in Rehabilitation Psychiatry to deliver high-quality services and lead a clinical team. The successful candidate will have MRCPsych or equivalent and contribute to service development. A recruitment bonus of £15,000 and relocation support are available, along with excellent professional development opportunities. This role offers flexibility and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Recruitment bonus of £15,000

Relocation support up to £8,000

Access to NHS pension scheme

Flexible working options

Learning and development opportunities

Independent counselling service

Discount service via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience in Rehabilitation Psychiatry is preferred.
• Ability to lead a clinical team and manage patient care.
• Commitment to service development and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical service for patients.
• Support team members' development and delegate tasks effectively.
• Contribute to strategic development of the team and services.

Skills

MRCPsych or equivalent

Approved Clinician status

Knowledge of psychotropic medication

Understanding of Mental Health Act

Education

Full GMC registration

Job description

Overview

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

About KMPT

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.

What we offer

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.

Role information

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.

Qualifications

• 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).

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 Kent’s 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: [e-mail]

This advert closes on Sunday 5 Oct 2025