Consultant Psychiatrist - Thanet Community

Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Ramsgate is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Thanet Community Mental Health Team. The role involves conducting assessments and treatment for mental health conditions, supervising junior medical staff, and participating in service planning. You must be GMC registered and have MRCPsych or equivalent. The position comes with a competitive benefits package that includes a recruitment bonus, relocation support, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Recruitment bonus of £20,000

Financial support for relocation up to £8,000

Access to in-house research team

Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement

Qualifications

• You must be on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of completing CCT in Adult psychiatry.
• Approved Clinician status is required or you must be able to achieve this within 3 months of appointment.
• You need to hold a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and treatment of mental health conditions under secondary mental health services.
• Manage, appraise and supervise junior medical staff as per Trust policies.
• Participate in service and business planning activities.
• Ensure efficient running of services with local managers.
• Attend and contribute to the academic programme of the Trust.

Skills

Excellent knowledge in specialty

Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise

MRCPsych

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. There is a robust system of medical support to the team and to ensure medical leadership.

The Trust regards this as an opportune moment to develop the functioning of the team. The service covers the eastern area of the town, an area of particular social deprivation with considerable drug and alcohol-related difficulties in the local population. You will carry no responsibility for inpatients.

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

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 conduct assessment and treatment of mental health conditions who are under the secondary mental health services.
• To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust's personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers.
• To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health.
• To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.
• To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
• To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.

About us

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

Job responsibilities

*PLEASE NOTE: this job description is currently pending approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists*

Part time or job‑share applications are welcome.

Our Benefits

1. This post attracts a newly enhanced recruitment bonus of £20,000*
2. Alongside the recruitment bonus, if you are a Higher Trainee applying for your first Consultant post, you will be eligible for a higher salary starting point (2a), progressing to the next salary point (2b) in the following year subject to the usual pay progression policies.
3. Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000*
4. Easy access to in‑house research team and academic opportunity through Kent's own Medical school
5. Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme
6. Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme – bank your annual leave to save up for that all-important extended break
7. Flexible working – just ask and we will try to help
8. 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
9. Free access to an independent counselling service
10. Blue Light Card – a discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discounts
11. Car lease scheme
12. A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMMH 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

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• On the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of completing CCT in Adult psychiatry.
• Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych.
• Additional clinical qualifications.
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.

Transport

Essential

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

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub‑specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.

Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning

Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post.
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken.
• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
• 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

The Beacon Community Mental Health Centre

Manston Road

Ramsgate

CT12 6NT

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