Consultant Psychiatrist – Intellectual Disability, Kent

National health service; East Malling; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment bonus £15,000

Job summary

The National Health Service is recruiting a fixed-term locum Consultant Psychiatrist to work with the Intellectual Disability MHLD Team in West Kent, Medway catchment. The post focuses on community care with outpatient clinics and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The clinician will contribute to leadership, risk management, and care planning for around 50–60 patients, with regular referrals and joint work with CLDT and adult services. Weekend or after-hours duties are not indicated.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fully registered with the GMC with Licence to Practise.
• Specialist Registrar status or near CCT in Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability, Forensic Psychiatry or General Adult Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients' care in the community in liaison with MHLD team and CLDT.
• Conduct outpatient clinics and coordinate referrals for Medway catchment area.
• Contribute to clinical leadership and governance within the team.
• Liaise with colleagues across adult, child and adolescent services.
• Attend weekly hub meetings and support cover during leave.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Psychiatry expertise

Team collaboration

Education

MB BS or equivalent

GMC registration

MRCPsych

Job description

The National Health Service is recruiting a fixed-term locum Consultant Psychiatrist to work with the Intellectual Disability MHLD Team in West Kent, Medway catchment. The post focuses on community care with outpatient clinics and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The clinician will contribute to leadership, risk management, and care planning for around 50–60 patients, with regular referrals and joint work with CLDT and adult services. Weekend or after-hours duties are not indicated.