Consultant Psychiatrist - Thanet Community Older People

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

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Margate is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to deliver vital mental health services to a diverse population. The role emphasizes medical leadership and professional growth, offering benefits such as a recruitment bonus and relocation support. Applicants must be GMC registered and possess appropriate qualifications including MRCPsych. Strong clinical and communication skills are essential.

Benefits

Recruitment Bonus of £15,000

Financial support for relocation

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Providing essential mental health services.
• Fostering medical leadership among staff.
• Engaging in continuous professional development.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Excellent knowledge in specialty

English communication

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCPsych

Job description

Overview

As a Consultant Psychiatrist within our team, you will be at the forefront of providing essential mental health and learning disability services to a diverse population of 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway. This role offers a unique chance to have a meaningful impact on the lives of the individuals under our care, while also providing a fulfilling career with exceptional opportunities for professional growth.

At KMPT, we place a strong emphasis on fostering medical leadership. We actively promote, recognize, and highly value the leadership capabilities of all our medical staff. We provide doctors at every level with the opportunity to engage in leadership development and pursue growth opportunities tailored to their specific areas of interest.

Our dedication to medical leadership is evident in the outstanding results of last year\'s staff survey, where our responses surpassed the national average across multiple categories. Of particular note is the fact that nearly 70% of our doctors expressed feeling valued and appreciated in their roles, resulting in increased participation and engagement in shaping our service development and delivery decisions.

About us KMPT is Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust, providing vital mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to a population of 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway.

Main duties

Main duties of the job

This role is 10 PA plus 0.5 PA and 3% Category A availability supplement for the 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.

Job responsibilities & benefits

Our Benefits include:

• A Recruitment Bonus of £15,000
• Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000
• Easy access to in-house research team and academic opportunity through Kent\'s own Medical School
• Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the NHS pension scheme
• Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme Bank your annual leave to save up for an extended break
• Flexible working
• Excellent Learning and Development opportunities for doctors at all grades, including leadership, education, research, quality improvement development
• Free access to an independent counselling service
• Blue Light Card – NHS discounts
• Car lease scheme
• Staff network forums that promote equality and diversity

If you would like further information about the Recruitment Bonus and Relocation Allowance terms, please contact our Medical Staffing Team: [e-mail]

Person specification

Training, Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• 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 within 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 warnings and conditions on practice

Transport

Essential

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

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using a 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 a team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and 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
• Experience in clinical research and/or service evaluation
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes for patients

Employer details

Employer name
Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Address
The Elmstone Unit
164 Ramsgate Road
Margate
CT9 4BF

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