Consultant Psychiatrist - Medway Community Mental Health Team

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust; Brompton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in the Garden of England is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to provide mental health and learning disability services. This role encompasses leadership, collaboration in care delivery, and offers substantial professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate will have MRCPsych or equivalent and be on the Specialist Register. The position offers flexible working arrangements, competitive benefits including a £15,000 Recruitment Bonus, and is open to part-time applications.

Benefits

£15,000 Recruitment Bonus

Relocation support up to £8,000

NHS pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Access to independent counselling

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Must have MRCPsych or equivalent and inclusion on the Specialist Register.
• Fully registered with the GMC and hold Approved Clinician and S12 approval.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality mental health services to Kent and Medway.
• Contribute to service development and delivery decisions.
• Collaborate with partners and lead in clinical governance.

Skills

Clinical governance

Collaboration

Mental health services

Research participation

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

Fully registered with the GMC

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) in the Garden of England. We are seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join KMPT to provide mental health and learning disability services to a diverse population in Kent and Medway.

KMPT places a strong emphasis on medical leadership and offers leadership development and growth opportunities across grades. Our medical workforce values staff leadership, engagement, and participation in shaping service development and delivery decisions.

This is a 10 PA post plus 0.5 PA and 3% Category A availability on-call supplement. Part time or job-share applications are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality mental health and learning disability services to the population of Kent and Medway.
• Work as part of KMPT’s medical leadership and contribute to service development and delivery decisions.
• Collaborate with colleagues and integrate care within KMPT and with partners, including academic collaborations with Kent and Medway Medical School.
• Maintain professional standards, lead in clinical governance, and participate in research, education, and quality improvement as appropriate.

Qualifications and Requirements

• MRCPsych or equivalent.
• On, or within six months of inclusion on, the Specialist Register.
• Fully registered with the GMC, as well as Approved Clinician and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act.

Additional Information

• Join an extensive network of medical professionals and enjoy substantial professional development opportunities and a high quality of life in the Garden of England.
• Opportunity to collaborate with Kent and Medway Medical School and contribute to integrated care and research.
• Part time or job-share applications are welcome.

Benefits

• A Recruitment Bonus of £15,000
• Financial support for relocation up to £8,000*
• Access to in-house research team and academic opportunities through Kent’s Medical School
• Generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
• Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme – bank and save annual leave for extended breaks
• Flexible working – we will try to accommodate
• Learning and Development opportunities across leadership, education, research, and quality improvement
• Free access to independent counselling
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Car lease scheme
• Staff networks promoting equality, diversity, and KMPT values

*For full terms of the Recruitment Bonus and Relocation Allowance, please contact our Medical Staffing Team: [e-mail]

This advert closes on Sunday 5 Oct 2025