Consultant Psychiatrist - Maidstone Community

NHS; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kent seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist to make impactful contributions in mental health. This role involves clinical leadership within a community-based team, requiring strong qualifications like GMC registration and MRCPsych. Join a passionate team in supporting locals while enjoying the beautiful Maidstone area, with generous benefits including a recruitment bonus and flexible work options.

Benefits

Recruitment Bonus of £15,000

Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000

Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement

Access to NHS pension scheme

Flexible working - just ask

Excellent Learning and Development opportunities

Free access to independent counselling service

Blue Light Card discounts

Car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• On the GMC Specialist Register or within six months.
• Approved Clinician status to be achieved within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership within the Maidstone Mental Health Team.
• Support individuals with complex mental disorders.
• Collaborate with external agencies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Clinical decision-making

Team leadership

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

GMC registration

MRCPsych or equivalent

Job description

Go back Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Consultant Psychiatrist - Maidstone Community

The closing date is 29 June 2025

Are you passionate about making a real impact on the lives of people with mental health needs?

Do you want a place that has lots of great things to do, a wealth of amazing attractions, and stunning countryside to explore?

Maidstone promises an unforgettable experience; just an hour away from London. The town centre boasts fantastic shopping, with an eclectic mix of unique stores and high street favourites. Throughout the region there are plenty of opportunities to sample the fabulous food and drink crafted from local produce.

As a Consultant Psychiatrist at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), you'll lead a collaborative team and provide high-quality care to the vibrant communities of Maidstone and its surrounding villages.

This is a community-based post where you will work flexibly and collaboratively with two other consultants in the Maidstone Mental Health Team.

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).

Main duties of the job

• To provide clinical leadership within the Maidstone Mental Health Team alongside two other Consultant colleagues
• Provide medical input as required to patients under care of the Mental Health Team
• Work as a part of a vibrant team to support individuals with complex mental disorders
• To be actively involved in strengthening relationships with external agencies including the local PCN

About us

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), 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.

You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providingbrilliant care through brilliant people.

Job responsibilities

**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 or search KMPT Careers Job ref: 380-MED-24-029-PERM. 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.

Here are just some of our Benefits:

• A Recruitment Bonus of £15,000
• Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000*
• Easy access to in-house research team and academic opportunities through Kents 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 KMPT 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]

Person Specification

Training, Qualifications and Registration

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• On the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• Additional clinical qualifications
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Transport

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Participated in research or service evaluation.
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients
• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust