Consultant Psychiatrist, Intellectual Disability – Medway

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust; Lewes; Sur place; GBP 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Recruitment bonus £15,000

Relocation assistance up to £8,000

NHS pension scheme

Résumé du poste

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust seeks a fixed term locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Intellectual Disability for the West Kent MHLD Team, based at Britton House, Gillingham. The role focuses on Medway catchment with outpatient clinics and domiciliary visits, across a MDT framework and linked with CLDT services.

The post involves 2–3 outpatient clinics weekly, approx. 12 contacts, and liaising with colleagues for cover and mentoring. Part time or job-share options welcome.

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification and GMC registration.
• Specialist register or imminent CCT in Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability/Forensic Psychiatry/General Adult Psychiatry.
• Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
• Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA; wide range of NHS experience.

Responsabilités

• Manage patients' care in the community in liaison with MHLD team and other services.
• Attend weekly hub meetings; review new referrals and prioritise cases.
• Conduct outpatient assessments and provide psychiatric advice to other team members.
• Contribute to clinical leadership of the team; participate in care planning and reviews.

Connaissances

Clinical knowledge

Clinical assessment

English communication

Team collaboration

Decision making

Formation

MB BCh/MBBS or equivalent

GMC registration

Specialist register in Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability/Forensic Psychiatry/General Adult Psychiatry

Approved Clinician status or within 3 months

Description du poste

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust seeks a fixed term locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Intellectual Disability for the West Kent MHLD Team, based at Britton House, Gillingham. The role focuses on Medway catchment with outpatient clinics and domiciliary visits, across a MDT framework and linked with CLDT services.

The post involves 2–3 outpatient clinics weekly, approx. 12 contacts, and liaising with colleagues for cover and mentoring. Part time or job-share options welcome.