Locum Consultant Psychiatrist, Intellectual Disability

Kent PLC; East Farleigh; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking a fixed-term locum consultant psychiatrist to work with Intellectual Disability in the West Kent MHLD Team, based at Albion Place, Maidstone. The role covers Maidstone and Swale, with approximately 50–60 patients under the Consultant's responsibility and about 2–3 new referrals weekly.

Outpatient clinics and domiciliary visits form the core of care. Working hours are Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient clinics weekly (2–3 clinics), ~12 patient contacts per week.
• Liaise with MHLD colleagues and adult/children's services to coordinate care.
• Provide psychiatric advice and consultation to team members as needed.
• Involvement in community management and occasional inpatient considerations.

Job description

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking a fixed-term locum consultant psychiatrist to work with Intellectual Disability in the West Kent MHLD Team, based at Albion Place, Maidstone. The role covers Maidstone and Swale, with approximately 50–60 patients under the Consultant's responsibility and about 2–3 new referrals weekly.

Outpatient clinics and domiciliary visits form the core of care. Working hours are Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00.