Consultant Psychiatrist - Deal Community

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead a community-based mental health team. Candidates should possess MRCPsych or equivalent qualifications and relevant clinical experience in mental health settings. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with other professionals and make a tangible impact on community health, emphasizing professional development and research as part of a respected healthcare network.

Benefits

Exceptional professional development opportunities

Collaborative healthcare environment

Positive work-life balance in a picturesque location

Qualifications

• Experience working collaboratively within a mental health team.
• Approved Clinician status and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act (or achievable within 3 months).
• Ability to strengthen relationships with external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership within the South Kent Coastal Community Mental Health Team.
• Provide medical input as required to patients under the care of the team.
• Screen referrals and assess new patients jointly with team members.
• Collaborate with external agencies including the local CCG.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mental Health assessment

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

Fully registered with the GMC

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 will lead a collaborative team and provide high-quality care to the communities of Deal and 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. 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, have Approved Clinician status and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act (or achieve this within 3 months of appointment).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership within the South Kent Coastal Community Mental Health Team alongside two other Consultant colleagues.
• Provide medical input as required to patients under the care of the Community Mental Health Team.
• Actively involve in strengthening relationships with external agencies including the local CCG.
• Take an active leadership role in screening referrals and assessing new referrals jointly with other team members.

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.

Why join us

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 Kent and Medway Medical School, be at the forefront of integrated care, and prioritise individual well-being. If you are passionate about research, join our internationally recognised team and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare. You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues who are committed to providing brilliant care through brilliant people.