Consultant Psychiatrist - Dover Old Age Community

Florin Chilian; New Forest; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry to join their team in Dover & Deal. This role offers the chance to impact the lives of older patients while benefiting from professional development opportunities. The position requires MRCPsych or equivalent and involves outpatient care, home visits, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. With a recruitment bonus and relocation support available, this is an excellent opportunity for a passionate psychiatrist.

Benefits

Recruitment Bonus of £15,000

Financial support for relocation up to £8,000

Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement

Access to NHS pension scheme

Flexible working options

Excellent Learning and Development opportunities

Free access to independent counselling service

Blue Light Card discounts

Car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC.
• Experience in Old Age Psychiatry is preferred.
• Ability to conduct MCA and MHA assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care to patients referred to the CMHSOP.
• Hold outpatient clinics and conduct home visits.
• Attend clinical meetings and support the Memory Assessment Service.

Skills

Leadership

Psychiatric Assessment

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

Approved Clinician status

Job description

A Vacancy at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust.

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).

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.

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.

*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 or search KMPT Careers Job ref: 380-MED-23-063-PERM'. 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.

For immediate consideration, please email your CV

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 Kents own Medical school

Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic 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 - 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

Free access to an independent counselling service

Blue Light Card - A discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discounts

Car lease scheme

A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to 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:
  
  

This advert closes on Sunday 29 Jun 2025

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