Consultant Psychiatrist - Dover Community

Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust; Dover; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Dover seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist to provide leadership and care for mental health patients. You will collaborate with a team to offer high-quality services and must have MRCPsych. Enjoy flexible working and a supportive environment focused on professional growth.

Benefits

Recruitment Bonus of £15,000

Financial support for relocation up to £8,000

Generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• On the GMC Specialist Register or within six months.
• Approved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership within the South Kent Community Mental Health Team.
• Provide medical input as required to patients.
• Strengthen relationships with external agencies.

Skills

Excellent knowledge in specialty

Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCPsych or equivalent

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 communities of Dover 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 Deal 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.
• To provide medical input as required to patients under care of the Community Mental Health Team.
• To actively strengthen 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.

About us

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 providingbrilliant care through brilliant people.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Our Benefits

Here are just some of our 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 Kent7s own Medical school
• Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the 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 for leadership, educational, research, quality improvement development and growth opportunities
• Free access to an independent counselling service
• Blue Light Card - discounts for the NHS
• Car lease scheme
• Staff network forums that 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]

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

• 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

Transport

Essential

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

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

Employer details

Employer name: Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Address: Coleman House, Brookfield Avenue, Dover, CT16 2AH

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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