Consultant Psychiatrist - Dover Community | Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust; Dover; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead a team in providing mental health care to communities in Dover. The role demands clinical leadership, collaboration with external agencies, and involvement in patient care. Applicants should have MRCPsych or equivalent, and be registered with the GMC. This position offers a competitive recruitment bonus, opportunities for professional development, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Recruitment bonus of £20,000

Relocation support up to £8,000

Generous annual leave

Independent counselling service

Flexible working options

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• MRCPsych or equivalent and be on, or within six months of inclusion on, the Specialist Register.
• Fully registered with the GMC and have Approved Clinician status.
• Experience in community mental health teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical leadership

Collaboration with external agencies

Mental health assessments

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

Fully registered with the GMC

Approved Clinician status

Job description

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 Mental Health NHS Trust, you'll lead a collaborative team and provide high-quality care to the vibrant 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 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 Mental Health NHS Trust, 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.

*PLEASE NOTE: this job description is currently 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

1. This post attracts a newly enhanced recruitment bonus of £20,000*
2. Alongside the recruitment bonus, if you are a Higher Trainee applying for your first Consultant post, you will be eligible for a higher salary starting point (2a), progressing to the next salary point (2b) in the following year subject to the usual pay progression policies
3. Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000*
4. Easy access to inhouse research team and academic opportunity through Kent’s own Medical school
5. Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme
6. Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme – Bank your annual leave to save up for that all important extended break
7. Flexible working - just ask and we will try to help
8. 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
9. Free access to an independent counselling service
10. Blue Light Card - A discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discounts
11. Car lease scheme
12. A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMMH 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 11 Jan 2026