Consultant Psychiatrist - Dover Old Age Community

Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust; Dover; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Dover seeks a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Community Mental Health Care Group. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of the elderly population while providing leadership in psychiatric care. Ideal candidates should be MRCPsych qualified and have GMC registration. The position comes with professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• MRCPsych or equivalent (preferred).
• GMC registration in good standing.
• Approved Clinician status and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act (or within 3 months of appointment).
• Current involvement or eligibility for Specialist Register.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care to patients referred to the Dover/Deal CMHSOP.
• Conduct MCA and MHA assessments.
• Liaise closely with referrers, allied professionals, and contribute to multi-agency working.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Team leadership

Clinical decision-making

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

Approved Clinician status

GMC registration

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist - Dover Old Age Community

Are you a passionate geriatric psychiatrist seeking a leadership role with impact? We are seeking a dedicated Consultant to join the Community Mental Health Care Group Older Persons (CMHCGOP) for Dover and Deal, a joint team providing a comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment service for the over 65 population in the Dover and Deal areas.

As a Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of the people we care for, while enjoying a fulfilling career with exceptional professional development opportunities. You will be joining a dedicated, professional and supportive team alongside one Consultant colleague.

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 psychiatric care to patients referred to the Dover/Deal CMHSOP and provide senior medical leadership as part of the multidisciplinary team. The work will include holding outpatient clinics (face to face, via video or telephone), home visits, and conducting reviews in residential and nursing homes.
• Conduct MCA and MHA assessments, attend complex case discussions, CPA and 117 review meetings, and provide availability for urgent clinical matters.
• Attend daily RED Board and referral triage meetings, weekly clinical meetings, monthly complex case discussions, and governance meetings.
• Support the team in maintaining the MSNAP accreditation for the Memory Assessment Service.
• Liaise closely with referrers, allied professionals, Social Services, carers, voluntary organisations, client groups, and contribute to multi-agency working.

Qualifications

• MRCPsych or equivalent (preferred).
• GMC registration in good standing.
• Approved Clinician status and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act (or within 3 months of appointment).
• Current involvement or eligibility for Specialist Register

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 across Kent and Medway. We offer opportunities for professional development and a high quality of life in the Garden of England. We collaborate with the Kent and Medway Medical School and are engaged in integrated care and research.

Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact: Dr Aaliya Majeed, Head of Psychiatry, [e-mail], 01233651886