Consultant Psychiatrist in Rehabilitation Psychiatry

Kent PLC; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ramsgate is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in Rehabilitation Psychiatry. The role involves delivering high-quality clinical services and leading a team to manage patients' care. Candidates should hold MRCPsych or equivalent, be GMC-registered, and have Approved Clinician status. The position offers a £20,000 recruitment bonus, financial support for relocation, generous leave, and excellent development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Recruitment bonus of £20,000

Financial support for relocation up to £8,000

Generous annual leave and study leave

Flexible working opportunities

Access to an independent counselling service

Various staff network forums

Qualifications

• MRCPsych or equivalent, and on or within six months of inclusion on the Specialist Register.
• Full GMC registration.
• Approved Clinician status.
• S12 approval under the Mental Health Act or ability to achieve within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Act as a clinical leader in the team managing patients' care.
• Support team development for excellent clinical care.
• Monitor physical illnesses and refer patients as needed.
• Ensure knowledge of MHA and MCA safeguarding procedures.
• Contribute to service development and quality assurance.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Psychotropic medication knowledge

Safeguarding procedures

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

Full GMC registration

Approved Clinician status

Job description

Overview

As a Consultant Psychiatrist in Rehabilitation Psychiatry based in East Kent, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality clinical service and actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services. The post-holder will be based at The Beacon Centre, Ramsgate, Thanet with flexibility to work at other east Kent community sites. The Kent and Medway Community Rehabilitation Service provides care for those residing in Kent and Medway and will specialise in working with people whose long‑term complex needs cannot be met by a general adult mental health service. 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

• Act as a clinical leader in the team in each locality, being in overall charge of patients' care.
• Delegate to other team members and support the development of individual team members in the pursuit of excellent clinical care.
• Use expert knowledge of options for the use of psychotropic medication and of the monitoring and treatment of physical illnesses, including when to refer patients to their GPs or specialists.
• Have good working knowledge of the use of MHA, MCA, safeguarding procedures and the Court of Protection.
• Be accessible and supportive to team members.
• Attend unit Business Meetings chaired by the team managers, the Operational Meeting chaired by the service lead, and form effective working relationships with staff, team managers, service managers, the service lead, and the professional leads in the Rehabilitation Service.
• Contribute to service development, including quality assurance, innovation, learning from untoward incidents, near misses, compliments and complaints, and support the process of team debrief and learning.

Qualifications

• MRCPsych or equivalent, and on or within six months of inclusion on the Specialist Register.
• Full GMC registration.
• Approved Clinician status.
• S12 approval under the Mental Health Act (or ability to achieve within 3 months of appointment).

Additional Information

Part time or job‑share applications are welcome.

Benefits

• This post attracts a newly enhanced recruitment bonus of £20,000.
• Higher Salary starting point for Higher Trainees applying for their first Consultant post, progressing to the next salary point in the following year subject to 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.
• Car lease scheme.
• A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, reflecting KMMH values and promoting 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: [email protected]