Consultant Psychiatrist - Folkestone Community

Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry to join their vibrant team in Folkestone Community, Maidstone. The role involves providing psychiatric care, conducting assessments, and leading a multidisciplinary team while offering excellent professional development opportunities and a potentially high salary.

Benefits

Recruitment Bonus of £15,000

Relocation support up to £8,000

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Applicants should be GMC registered with MRCPsych.
• Must achieve Approved Clinician status and S12 approval within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care to patients referred to the CMHCGOP.
• Participate in daily RED Board meetings and clinical discussions.
• Conduct assessments under MCA and MHA.

Skills

Psychiatric care

Leadership

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

Fully GMC registered

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Consultant Psychiatrist - Folkestone Community, Maidstone

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Client:

Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Location:

Maidstone, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job overview

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 provides psychiatric assessment and treatment services for the over 65 population in these areas.

As a Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on patients' lives, while enjoying professional development opportunities. You will join a supportive team alongside one Consultant colleague.

Applicants should ideally have MRCPsych or equivalent, be on or within six months of inclusion on the Specialist Register, fully GMC registered, with Approved Clinician status and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act (or achieve this within 3 months).

We offer a Recruitment Bonus of £15,000, relocation support up to £8,000, and flexible working options.

Main duties of the job

• Provide psychiatric care to patients referred to the Dover/Deal CMHCGOP, and offer senior medical leadership within the multidisciplinary team. Duties include outpatient clinics (face-to-face, video, or telephone), home visits, and reviews in residential and nursing homes.
• Conduct MCA and MHA assessments, attend complex case discussions, CPA and 117 reviews, and be available for urgent clinical matters.
• Participate in daily RED Board and referral triage meetings, weekly clinical meetings, monthly complex case discussions, and governance meetings.
• Support the team in maintaining MSNAP accreditation for the Memory Assessment Service.
• Collaborate closely with referrers, professionals, Social Services, carers, voluntary organizations, and client groups to promote multi-agency working.

Working for our organisation

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing vital mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to 1.8 million residents across Kent and Medway.

Join our network of medical professionals, contribute positively, and enjoy excellent career development opportunities. Experience life in the picturesque Garden of England, collaborate with Kent and Medway Medical School, and be part of integrated care initiatives. If research excites you, join our internationally recognized team and help shape healthcare's future.

Join friendly, diverse colleagues committed to providing brilliant care through brilliant people.