Lead for Psychological Practice

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Kent is seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join their team in Maidstone. You will provide mental health services to a diverse population, engage in professional development, and enjoy a flexible working environment. This role emphasizes leadership and offers opportunities to shape service delivery while improving patient care. Ideal candidates will possess MRCPsych or equivalent and be registered with the GMC.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to impact community health

Qualifications

• Must be on, or within six months of inclusion on, the Specialist Register.
• Must be fully registered with the GMC.
• Must possess Approved Clinician and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and learning disability services.
• Engage in leadership development opportunities.
• Collaborate with medical professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Mental health expertise

Communication

Research skills

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

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Client:

Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Location:

Maidstone, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job overview

Are you ready for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join us at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) in the ‘Garden of England’.

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will play a pivotal role in providing mental health and learning disability services to a diverse population of 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway. You will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of the people we care for, while enjoying a fulfilling career with exceptional professional development opportunities.

At KMPT, we place a strong emphasis on medical leadership. We actively encourage, acknowledge and highly value the leadership capabilities of all our medical staff. We offer doctors at all grades the chance to engage in leadership development and seek growth opportunities tailored to their areas of interest.

This commitment to medical leadership has been reflected in the exceptional results of last year’s staff survey, where our responses exceeded the national average in multiple categories. Most notably, close to 70% of our doctors shared that they feel valued and recognised in the roles, which has resulted in increased participation and engagement in shaping our service development and delivery decisions.

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.

Working for our organisation

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.