Consultant Psychiatrist - Dover Community

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust; Dover; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Consultant Psychiatrist to lead a community mental health team in Dover. You'll provide high-quality care, develop professional relationships, and contribute to a collaborative healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will have MRCPsych or equivalent and be fully registered with the GMC. Join a team focused on brilliant care through brilliant people!

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Impactful work in community health

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Must be on, or within six months of inclusion on, the Specialist Register.
• Approved Clinician status and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act required (or achieve within 3 months).

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical leadership within the Community Mental Health Team.
• Provide medical input to patients under care.
• Strengthen relationships with external agencies.
• Assess new referrals jointly with team members.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient care

Collaboration with external agencies

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 Dover and its surrounding villages.

Locations

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 Deal and Folkestone. Please apply for each vacancy you are interested in.

Qualifications

• MRCPsych or equivalent, and be on, or within six months of inclusion on, the Specialist Register.
• Fully registered with the GMC, 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 care of the Community Mental Health Team.
• Actively involved in strengthening relationships with external agencies including the local CCG.
• Take an active leadership role in screening of referrals as well as assessment of 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.

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.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Aaliya Majeed Job title: Head of Psychiatry - East Kent directorate Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01233 651886