Fixed-Term Virtual Consultant Psychiatrist - Dover/Deal Community

Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust; Dover; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist in Dover to lead a community mental health team. The role offers flexible working arrangements, including remote possibilities. Applicants should have a medical qualification, GMC registration, and ideally MRCPsych certification. The position involves clinical leadership, patient care, and collaboration with external agencies. Generous benefits include professional development opportunities and a positive work environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave and study leave

Access to NHS pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Free access to independent counselling service

Discount service for NHS staff

Car lease scheme

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 of completing CCT in Adult psychiatry.
• Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership within the South Kent Coastal Community Mental Health Team.
• Provide medical input to patients under care.
• Actively strengthen relationships with external agencies.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Excellent knowledge in specialty

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Fully registered with the GMC

MRCPsych

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real impact on the lives of people with mental health needs? As a Consultant Psychiatrist at Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust (KMMH), you'll lead a collaborative team and provide high-quality care to the vibrant communities of Dover and its surrounding villages.

This is a 12 month fixed‑term contract community‑based post where you will work flexibly and collaboratively with two other consultants in the South Kent Coast Community Mental Health Teams. Please note, we also have vacancies based in Deal and Folkestone. Please apply for each vacancy you are interested in.

The Virtual Psychiatrist role is a new opportunity within KMMH to provide a flexible and responsive medical service to the community mental health team. It is created so that commitments can be completed remotely, and there is no requirement for minimum on‑site attendance. Anyone not wishing to work remotely may instead work normally as an on‑site consultant or in a hybrid virtual/on‑site model.

Successful applicants will need to be based in the UK. Ideally they should 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).

Main duties of the job

• To provide clinical leadership within the South Kent Coastal Community Mental Health Team alongside two other Consultant colleagues.
• To provide medical input as required to patients under care of the Community Mental Health Team.
• To be actively involved in strengthening relationships with external agencies including the local CCG.
• To take an active leadership role in screening of referrals as well as assessment of new referrals jointly with other team members.

Part time or job‑share applications are welcome.

About us

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.

Benefits

1. Easy access to in‑house research team and academic opportunity through Kents own Medical School.
2. Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme.
3. Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme – Bank your annual leave to save up for that all important extended break.
4. Flexible working – just ask and we will try to help.
5. 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.
6. Free access to an independent counselling service.
7. Blue Light Card – a discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discounts.
8. Car lease scheme.
9. A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMMH values and promote equality and diversity.

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 of completing CCT in Adult psychiatry.
• 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 warning and conditions on practice.

Transport

Essential

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

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• 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.

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 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.

Desirable

• 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.

Employer details

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Coleman House, Brookfield Avenue, Dover, CT16 2AH

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