Consultant Psychiatrist – Community Rehab

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

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Rehabilitation Psychiatry in East Kent. You will provide high-quality clinical services, lead a dedicated team, and contribute to strategic developments in mental health care. This role offers professional growth and the chance to make a significant impact on patient well-being in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

High quality of life in picturesque surroundings

Qualifications

• Must be on or within six months of inclusion on the Specialist Register.
• Fully registered with the GMC and have Approved Clinician status.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical leader, overseeing patient care and team development.
• Contribute to service development and quality assurance.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Knowledge

Psychotropic Medication

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for a new, exciting opportunity?

As a Consultant Psychiatrist in Rehabilitation Psychiatry based in East Kent, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality clinical service and actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services.

The Kent and Medway Community Rehabilitation Service provides care for those residing in Kent and Medway and specializes in working with people whose long-term complex needs cannot be met by a general adult mental health service.

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, have Approved Clinician status, and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act (or achieve this within 3 months of appointment).

Responsibilities:

1. Serve as a clinical leader in each locality, being overall charge of patient care, delegating tasks, and supporting team development. Possess expert knowledge of psychotropic medication options, monitoring and treating physical illnesses, and referral procedures.
2. Be accessible and supportive to team members.
3. Attend unit Business Meetings chaired by the team managers and the Operational Meeting led by the service lead. Develop effective working relationships with staff, managers, and professional leads.
4. Contribute to service development, quality assurance, innovation, and learning from incidents, complaints, and compliments. Support team debriefs and learning after untoward incidents.

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 across Kent and Medway.

Join our network of medical professionals and contribute to making a positive impact. We offer professional development opportunities and a high quality of life in the picturesque Garden of England.

Collaborate with the Kent and Medway Medical School, be at the forefront of integrated care, and prioritize individual well-being. If you are passionate about research, join our internationally recognized team and shape the future of healthcare.

You will join friendly, diverse colleagues committed to providing brilliant care through brilliant people.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Dr Aaliya Majeed
• Job Title: Head of Psychiatry
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]