Consultant Psychiatrist - Medway MHT/MHT | Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust; Brompton; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to provide mental health services to a diverse population. The role includes significant leadership opportunities and professional development, with a focus on making a positive community impact. Applicants must have MRCPsych or equivalent and be on the Specialist Register. Competitive benefits include a £15,000 recruitment bonus and relocation support, supporting a fulfilling career in a picturesque area.

Benefits

Recruitment Bonus of £15,000

Financial support for relocation up to £8,000

NHS pension scheme

Flexible working options

Excellent Learning and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Successful applicants must be on, or within six months of inclusion on, the Specialist Register.
• Fully registered with the GMC is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and learning disability services to a population of 1.8 million people.
• Engage in leadership development and contribute to service delivery decisions.

Skills

MRCPsych or equivalent

Approved Clinician

S12 approval under Mental Health Act

Job description

Are you ready for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join us at Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust in the ‘Garden of England’.

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will play a pivotal role in providing mental health and learning disability services to a diverse population of 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway. You will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of the people we care for, while enjoying a fulfilling career with exceptional professional development opportunities.

At Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, we place a strong emphasis on medical leadership. We actively encourage, acknowledge and highly value the leadership capabilities of all our medical staff. We offer doctors at all grades the chance to engage in leadership development and seek growth opportunities tailored to their areas of interest.

This commitment to medical leadership has been reflected in the exceptional results of last year’s staff survey, where our responses exceeded the national average in multiple categories. Most notably, close to 70% of our doctors shared that they feel valued and recognised in the roles, which has resulted in increased participation and engagement in shaping our service development and delivery decisions.

Role Details

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

Successful applicants must have MRCPsych or equivalent and be on, or within six months of inclusion on, the Specialist Register and be fully registered with the GMC, as well as Approved Clinician and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act.

We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, 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 providing brilliant care through brilliant people.

Job Description

For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. 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.

Benefits

• Recruitment Bonus of £15,000
• Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000*
• Easy access to inhouse 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, 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 Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust 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]

This advert closes on Sunday 11 Jan 2026