Consultant Psychiatrist - Thanet Community | Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

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

Job summary

A regional mental health organization is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Thanet Community Mental Health Team. This role involves conducting assessments, managing staff, and participating in local mental health services. The candidate should have MRCPsych, GMC registration, and ideally be on the Specialist Register. The position offers a recruitment bonus and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment focused on well-being and academic collaboration.

Benefits

Recruitment bonus of £20,000

Financial relocation support up to £8,000

Generous annual leave

Study leave entitlement

Access to NHS Pension scheme

Flexible working options

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Free independent counselling service

Blue Light Card discounts

Car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate should have MRCPsych or equivalent qualifications.
• Must be fully registered with the GMC.
• Must obtain Approved Clinician status within 3 months if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment and treatment of mental health conditions.
• Manage and supervise junior medical staff.
• Participate in service and business planning activities.
• Ensure efficient running of services with local managers.
• Handle administrative duties associated with patient care.
• Participate in the Trust’s academic programme.

Skills

MRCPsych or equivalent

GMC registration

Approved Clinician status

S12 approval under Mental Health Act

Education

Specialist Register inclusion

Job description

Role Overview

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.

Qualifications

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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

PLEASE NOTE: This job description is currently pending approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

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.

Part time or job‑share applications are welcome.

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 specification will detail the qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience required for the role.

For further information, or to know the full terms of the Recruitment Bonus and/or Relocation Allowance, please contact our Medical Staffing Team: [e-mail].

This advert closes on Sunday 11 Jan 2026.