Consultant Psychiatrist - Thanet Community

TN United Kingdom; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a dedicated community mental health team in Ramsgate. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in an area facing social challenges, where you will assess and treat mental health conditions while collaborating with various specialties. The position emphasizes leadership, clinical excellence, and a commitment to continuous professional development. Enjoy a generous recruitment bonus, relocation support, and flexible working arrangements as you contribute to improving mental health services in the community. Join a passionate team dedicated to exceptional care and innovation in healthcare.

Benefits

Recruitment Bonus of £15,000

Relocation support up to £8,000

Access to research opportunities

Generous leave and NHS pension

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive learning opportunities

Free counselling services

Blue Light Card discounts

Car lease schemes

Staff networks promoting diversity

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate excellent clinical skills and communication.
• Leadership and commitment to CPD and quality improvement are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat mental health conditions under secondary services.
• Manage and supervise junior medical staff.
• Participate in service planning for mental health services.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Research Commitment

Education

MBBS or equivalent

GMC Registration

MRCPsych or equivalent

Job description

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Client:

Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Location:

Ramsgate, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will join the Thanet Community Mental Health Team, which has a dedicated Duty team, assessment, and CAPA assessment team. The team receives robust medical support to ensure medical leadership.

This is a great opportunity to develop the team's functioning. The service covers the eastern area of the town, an area facing social deprivation with significant drug and alcohol-related issues. You will not be responsible for inpatients.

You will collaborate with other specialties such as the Mother and Infant Mental Health team and Neuropsychiatry.

Candidates should ideally have MRCPsych or equivalent, be on the Specialist Register, fully GMC registered, with Approved Clinician status and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act (or achieve within 3 months).

Main duties of the job

• Assess and treat mental health conditions under secondary mental health services.
• Manage, appraise, and supervise junior medical staff.
• Participate in service and business planning for the locality and the broader mental health services.
• Work with local managers and professionals to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Handle administrative duties related to patient care.
• Attend and contribute to the Trust's academic programs, including lectures and seminars.

About us

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), serving 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway with mental health, learning disability, and specialist services.

Join our network of professionals, enjoy excellent development opportunities, and experience the high quality of life in the Garden of England.

Collaborate with Kent and Medway Medical School, be at the forefront of integrated care, and contribute to research and innovation in healthcare.

Join a diverse, passionate team committed to providing exceptional care.

Job description

Refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Applications for part-time or job-share roles are welcome.

Our Benefits

• A Recruitment Bonus of £15,000
• Relocation support up to £8,000*
• Access to research and academic opportunities via Kent’s Medical School
• Generous leave, NHS pension, and holiday schemes
• Flexible working arrangements
• Comprehensive learning, leadership, and research opportunities
• Free counselling services
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Car lease schemes
• Staff networks promoting diversity and inclusion

Qualifications include MBBS or equivalent, GMC registration, Specialist Register inclusion or within six months, approved clinician status or within three months, and S12 approval or within three months. Candidates must demonstrate excellent clinical skills, communication, leadership, and a commitment to CPD, research, and quality improvement.

Employer details

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust
The Beacon Community Mental Health Centre
Manston Road
Ramsgate
CT12 6NT