Consultant Psychiatrist - Thanet Community Older People

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for the Thanet Community Older People service in Margate, England. This position offers an additional Recruitment Bonus of £15,000 and financial support for relocation up to £8,000. The ideal candidate will have MRCPsych, be registered with the GMC, and possess excellent clinical and interpersonal skills. Join a diverse team committed to high-quality mental health services while benefiting from ample professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Recruitment Bonus of £15,000

Financial support for relocation up to £8,000

Generous annual and study leave

Access to independent counselling service

Discount service for NHS staff

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
• Approved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
• In good standing with GMC regarding warnings and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide brilliant care through brilliant people.
• Participate in research or service evaluation.
• Manage clinical duties as outlined in the job description.

Skills

Excellent knowledge in specialty

Excellent clinical skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty

Ability to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Fully registered with the GMC

Job description

Overview

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) is recruiting a Consultant Psychiatrist for the Thanet Community Older People service. The closing date is 05 October 2025.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

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.

Part time or job-share applications are welcome.

Benefits

• A 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 KMPT 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

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
• On the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
• Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• Additional clinical qualifications
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Transport

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

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience

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

Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning

• 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
• 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust