Consultant Psychiatrist - Dover Old Age Community

Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust; Dover; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for their team in Dover, focusing on providing mental health care for patients aged 65 and over. The role offers leadership opportunities and requires candidates to have the MRCPsych qualification and be registered with the GMC. Responsibilities include conducting clinical assessments, leading multidisciplinary meetings, and contributing to the accreditation of the Memory Assessment Service. A range of benefits including recruitment bonuses and excellent professional development opportunities are included.

Benefits

Recruitment bonus of £20,000

Financial support for relocation up to £8,000

Generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Access to independent counselling services

Qualifications

• Fully registered with GMC and have an approved clinician status.
• Must achieve S12 approval under Mental Health Act within 3 months of appointment.
• Experience working with older adults and knowledge in old age psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care and senior medical leadership as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct outpatient clinics, home visits, and assessments.
• Liaise with referrers and contribute to multi-agency working.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Ability to manage clinical complexity

Knowledge in specialty

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise

MRCPsych

Job description

Are you a passionate geriatric psychiatrist seeking a leadership role with impact? We're seeking a dedicated Consultant to join our vibrant team in Dover & Deal, in the 'Garden of England'.

The Community Mental Health Care Group Older Persons (CMHCGOP) for Dover and Deal is a joint team providing a comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment service for the over 65 year old 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, and have Approved Clinician status and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act (or achieve this within 3 months of appointment).

Main duties of the job

• To 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 consist of holding outpatient clinics (face to face, via video or telephone consultation), home visits and conducting reviews in residential and nursing homes.
• To conduct MCA and MHA assessments, attend complex case discussions, CPA and 117 review meetings and provide availability for urgent clinical matters.
• To attend daily RED Board and referral triage meetings, weekly clinical meetings, monthly complex case discussions and governance meetings.
• To support the team in maintaining the MSNAP accreditation for their Memory Assessment Service.
• To liaise closely with referrers, allied professionals, Social Services, carers, voluntary organisations, client groups and contribute to multi‑agency working.

About us

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Our 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 in‑house research team and academic opportunity through Kents 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]

Person Specification

Training, Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• On the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of completing CCT in Older Adult psychiatry.
• 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 old age psychiatry 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 and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Coleman House
Brookfield Avenue
Dover Kent
CT16 2AH

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