Consultant Psychiatrist - Dover Old Age 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 health service provider is seeking a passionate Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry to join their vibrant team in Dover. The role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of older patients while enjoying excellent professional development prospects. Candidates should ideally hold an MRCPsych or equivalent, be on the Specialist Register, and have necessary approvals under the Mental Health Act. Join a supportive team, contribute to collaborative care, and benefit from a range of perks including a £20,000 recruitment bonus.

Benefits

£20,000 recruitment bonus

Relocation support up to £8,000

Generous annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Flexible working options

Learning and development opportunities

Counselling service

Discount service via Blue Light Card

Car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in psychiatric care for patients over 65 years.
• Ability to conduct multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with referrers and allied professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care to patients in Dover/Deal CMHSOP.
• Conduct outpatient clinics and home visits.
• Liaise with various stakeholders for multi-agency working.

Skills

MRCPsych or equivalent

Fully registered with the GMC

Approved Clinician status

S12 approval under the Mental Health Act

Education

Medical Degree

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).

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

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

• This post attracts a newly enhanced recruitment bonus of £20,000*
• 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
• Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000*
• Easy access to in‑house research team and academic opportunity through Kent’s 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 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