Consultant Psychiatrist - Deal Community

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust; Deal; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead a team in delivering high-quality mental health care in the Deal area. The role requires excellent communication and clinical skills, qualifications including GMC registration, and the ability to work collaboratively. Full-time or part-time applications are welcome.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Engagement with Kent and Medway Medical School

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership within the Community Mental Health Team.
• Involve strengthening relationships with external agencies.
• Actively screen and assess new referrals with team members.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective

Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Fully registered with the GMC

MRCPsych

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about making a real impact on the lives of people with mental health needs? As a Consultant Psychiatrist at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), you'll lead a collaborative team and provide high-quality care to the vibrant communities of Deal and its surrounding villages. This is a community-based post where you will work flexibly and collaboratively with two other consultants in the South Kent Coast Community Mental Health Teams. Please note, we also have vacancies based in Dover and Folkestone. Please apply for each vacancy you are interested in. 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).

Part time or job-share applications are welcome.

Main duties

• To provide clinical leadership within the South Kent Coastal Community Mental Health Team alongside two other Consultant colleagues.
• The provide medical input as required to patients under care of the Community Mental Health Team
• To be actively involved in strengthening relationships with external agencies including the local CCG.
• To take an active leadership role in screening of referrals as well as assessment of new referrals jointly with other team members

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 professional development opportunities, the chance to engage with Kent and Medway Medical School, and opportunities in integrated care and research. You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues who are committed to providing brilliant care through brilliant people.

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.
• 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 criteria

• 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

• 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

Transport

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

Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning

• 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

Trust Values

• Respect
• Openness
• Accountability

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