Consultant Psychiatrist - Thanet Community

Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust as a Consultant Psychiatrist, leading a collaborative community-based mental health team. This role offers the chance to impact lives positively, develop your skills, and work in beautiful surroundings while enjoying a rewarding career.

Benefits

Exceptional professional development opportunities

Collaborative work with Kent and Medway Medical School

Contribution to research in integrated care

Qualifications

• Registered with GMC and approved clinician status.
• On or within six months of inclusion on Specialist Register.
• Experience in mental health care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership within the South Kent Coastal Community Mental Health Team.
• Medical input for patients under the Community Mental Health Team.
• Screening and assessment of new referrals with team members.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Collaboration

Patient care

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

Full GMC registration

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Consultant Psychiatrist - Thanet Community, Maidstone

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Client:

Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Location:

Maidstone, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job overview

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

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 Deal and its surrounding villages.

This is a community-based post where you will work flexibly and collaboratively with two other consultants in the South Kent Coast Community Mental Health Teams. Please note, we also have vacancies based in Dover and Folkestone. Please apply for each vacancy you are interested in.

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 South Kent Coastal Community Mental Health Team alongside two other Consultant colleagues.
• The provide medical input as required to patients under care of the Community Mental Health Team
• To be actively involved in strengthening relationships with external agencies including the local CCG.
• To take an active leadership role in screening of referrals as well as assessment of new referrals jointly with other team members.

Working for our organisation

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 providing brilliant care through brilliant people.