Consultant Psychiatrist - Deal Community | Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust; Deal; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead a collaborative team and provide high-quality mental health care in the Deal area. Candidates should hold MRCPsych and be registered with the GMC, with experience in community mental health. This role offers a recruitment bonus, relocation support, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Recruitment bonus of £15,000

Relocation financial support up to £8,000

Access to research and academic opportunities

Generous annual and study leave

NHS pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Access to independent counselling service

Blue Light Card discounts

Car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Approved Clinician status and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act is required within 3 months
• Strong background in community mental health care
• Proven experience in clinical leadership roles

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership within the Community Mental Health Team
• Deliver medical input as required to patients
• Strengthen relationships with local CCG and agencies
• Screen and assess referrals with team members

Skills

Clinical leadership

Collaboration with external agencies

Psychiatric assessment

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'\'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).

Responsibilities

• 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

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 and Benefits

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.

*Please note, this job description is pending approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists*

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.

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