Local Appointment for Service - Trust Grade ST3-ST4 Doctor

Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Kent is seeking a floating fixed-term trainee to support a vacancy in psychiatry. The position requires a GMC registered medical professional, capable of working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. This role offers valuable experience necessary for future training in psychiatry. Competitive opportunities for professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Must hold a FULL GMC registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK.
• 3 years NHS experience working within psychiatry or equivalent.
• Demonstrates interest in psychiatry and mental health.

Responsibilities

• Apply the principles of philosophy and strategy which guides the Psychiatry Service.
• Develop and hold an appropriate caseload under supervision.
• Participate in ward rounds and community meetings.

Skills

Enthusiastic individual

Ability to work autonomously

Team collaboration

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Additional related qualifications (e.g., intercalated degree)

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Trust for a floating fixed-term trainee to support a vacancy on the resident doctor rotation for a period of 6 months, in the first instance. We are looking to recruit a versatile and adaptable individual to join the team in Dartford. As a floating member of the team you can be deployed into a 6 month vacancy within Kent in line with the rotation dates, therefore a flexible and adaptable approach is essential. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to gain relevant psychiatry experience at resident doctor level in order to support an application for the training scheme or a career grade role. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic individual who works to the highest standards, is able to think autonomously and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be required to:

• Apply the principles of philosophy and strategy which guides the Psychiatry Service
• To develop and hold an appropriate caseload, under supervision of the consultant
• Take full histories, including a mental state examination, and conducting physical examination focusing in particular on the central nervous system
• Summarise the history making diagnosis and making a care plan, jointly with the other members of the MDT
• Request appropriate laboratory investigations and ensuring that the results are documented in the notes, and appropriately managed
• Take corroborative history from the relatives and arranging family meetings in relation to the management of patients and in respect of future management of the patients
• Work collaboratively with a range of professionals across various partner organisations to provide holistic care to patients
• Participate in ward rounds, and CPA meetings on the ward
• Participate in MDT, CPA, adult protection and safeguarding, and professional meetings in the community
• Keep accurate appropriate and up-to-date medical and administrative documentation records. The Trust uses the RIO system, training in and using the system is mandatory
• To provide guidance and support to newly appointed and less experienced medical colleagues.

About us

Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust provides a wide range of mental health services across Kent and Medway. You will be working in a Consultant led multi-disciplinary team. Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust is a smoke free Trust. The Trust provides mental health, learning disability, substance misuse and other specialist services for 1.6 million people across Kent and Medway. We pride ourselves on providing high quality clinical services, innovation and partnership working. We are one of the larger NHS Trusts covering an area of 1,450 square miles, employing over 3,600 staff and operating from over 170 buildings across Kent and Medway. The range of services offered by KMPT offers unique opportunities for your professional development.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. The job description will provide you with the main duties and responsibilities of the role. The person specifications will detail the qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience required for the role.

Please note: All applicants MUST hold a FULL GMC registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK. We anticipate this to be a popular post, therefore early applications are welcomed and encouraged. Please note: This advert may close earlier than the advised end date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• Additional related qualifications. e.g. intercalated degree, BSc, BA, BMedSci or equivalent
• Completed MRCPsych examinations by offer date

Eligibility

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC with a current licence to practice.
• Have evidence of achievement of foundation competences from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent. Or 12 month medical experience post licencing and evidence to commence specialty training
• 3 years NHS experience working within psychiatry or 2 years Psychiatry in the NHS (not including foundation years) and 1 year with medical, paediatric or GP experience.

Career Progression

Essential

• Be able to provide complete details of their employment history
• Demonstrates interest and realistic insight into psychiatry and mental health

Desirable

• Extracurricular activities / achievements/ interest that provide increased insight into psychiatry

Academic skills

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
• Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project
• Evidence of interest in, and experience of, teaching

Employer details

Employer name
Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Address
Littlebrook Hospital
Bow Arrow Lane
Dartford
DA26 0PB

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380-MED-25-037