Liaison Psychiatrist - Consultant (Acute Care) in Kent

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kent is seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join a friendly team in Ashford. The role involves providing high-quality psychiatric care to patients in the Liaison Psychiatry Service, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and engaging in strategic service development. Ideal candidates should have MRCPsych or equivalent qualifications, be on the Specialist Register, and possess Approved Clinician status. Join this opportunity to enhance your skills while contributing to mental health services in the picturesque Garden of England.

Benefits

Exceptional professional development opportunities

Positive impact on healthcare

Collaborate with Kent and Medway Medical School

Qualifications

• Experience in managing patients in acute settings.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care to patients referred to the Liaison Psychiatry Service.
• Act as a Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the MHA.
• Ensure effective liaison between mental health services and the acute hospital.

Skills

MRCPsych or equivalent

Approved Clinician status

Education

Fully registered with the GMC

Inclusion on the Specialist Register

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Kent is seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join a friendly team in Ashford. The role involves providing high-quality psychiatric care to patients in the Liaison Psychiatry Service, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and engaging in strategic service development. Ideal candidates should have MRCPsych or equivalent qualifications, be on the Specialist Register, and possess Approved Clinician status. Join this opportunity to enhance your skills while contributing to mental health services in the picturesque Garden of England.