Consultant Psychiatrist – Thanet Liaison

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Job summary

A leading NHS organization in Margate seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry to deliver high-quality clinical services. This role involves providing leadership within a multidisciplinary team and ensuring excellent psychiatric care for patients. The position offers a competitive salary, a recruitment bonus, and various professional development opportunities.

Benefits

£15,000 Recruitment Bonus

Up to £8,000 Relocation Support

Generous leave and NHS pension scheme

Free counselling services

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have appropriate UK professional registration.
• Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months.
• Good standing with GMC.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care to patients referred to the Liaison Psychiatry Service.
• Provide professional and clinical leadership to the Liaison Multidisciplinary Team.
• Supervise medical staff and lead the Liaison MDT.

Skills

Excellent specialty knowledge

Strong communication skills in English

Ability to manage complex clinical scenarios

Education

MB BS or equivalent

GMC registration with licence to practise

On GMC Specialist Register

Job description

Employer: Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital
Town: Margate
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 29/06/2025 23:59
Interview date: 28/07/2025

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

The CQC rates us as an Outstanding organisation for Caring with an overall rating of Good

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) offers a range of ongoing benefits to our valued workforce, including health and wellbeing programs and recognition events to support work-life balance.

Would you like to work flexibly? We are a flexible working friendly organisation committed to accommodating flexible arrangements to suit your needs and those of our patients.

Unleash Your Expertise in Liaison Psychiatry: This is your chance to make a real difference to the lives of others and advance your career.

As a Consultant Psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry at QEQM Hospital, Margate, you will deliver high-quality clinical services and be involved in strategic team and service development.

East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital services to around 500,000 residents. The Liaison Psychiatry Service offers a single contact point for mental health needs in the Emergency Department and general hospital.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide psychiatric care to patients referred to the Liaison Psychiatry Service.
2. Provide professional and clinical leadership to the Liaison Multidisciplinary Team.
3. Supervise medical staff and lead the Liaison MDT.

Working for our organisation

Join KMPT, serving 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway with mental health, learning disability, and specialist services. We offer professional development, collaboration with Kent and Medway Medical School, and opportunities for research and innovation.

Our team is diverse, passionate, and committed to providing brilliant care through brilliant people.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Benefits include:

• £15,000 Recruitment Bonus
• Up to £8,000 Relocation Support
• Research and academic opportunities with Kent’s Medical School
• Generous leave and NHS pension scheme
• Holiday Bank scheme and flexible leave options
• Learning and development opportunities
• Free counselling services
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Car lease scheme
• Staff network forums promoting equality and diversity

For more information on the recruitment bonus and relocation allowance, contact [e-mail].

Person specification

Training, Qualifications and Registration

• MB BS or equivalent
• GMC registration with licence to practise
• On GMC Specialist Register or within six months
• Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months
• Approved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 months
• Good standing with GMC
• Additional clinical qualifications, degrees in medical education, research, or management

Transport

• Valid UK driving licence or alternative evidence

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Excellent specialty knowledge and clinical skills
• Strong communication skills in English
• Ability to manage complex clinical scenarios and uncertainty
• Decision-making based on evidence and experience
• Compliance with MHA and MCA duties
• Wide range of relevant NHS or comparable experience

Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning

• Ability to teach and train at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Leadership and team-working skills
• Commitment to CPD, research, audit, and service evaluation
• Experience in clinical research and service improvement
• Evidence of achievements in education, research, awards, and publications

Trust Values:

• Respect
• Openness
• Accountability
• Working together
• Innovation
• Excellence

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Must have appropriate UK professional registration. Post subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.