Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Intellectual Disability Kent

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Learning and development opportunities

Counselling service

Car lease scheme

Staff networks

Job summary

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust in Maidstone is seeking a fixed-term Locum Consultant Psychiatrist for Intellectual Disability in the West Kent MHLD Team. Based at Albion Place, Maidstone, you will manage a caseload of about 50–60 patients, with 2–3 outpatient clinics weekly and related community work.

The role involves liaison with MHLD colleagues, adult and children's services, and occasional inpatient admissions under the Mental Health Act.

Qualifications

• Fixed term locum consultant psychiatrist position

Responsibilities

• Carry out outpatient clinics (2–3 weekly) with ~12 patient contacts per week
• Provide psychiatric advice and consultation to MHLD team members
• Lead clinical care in the West Kent MHLD Team
• Involved in inpatient admissions of community patients as needed including Mental Health Act
• Coordinate care with adult services, CLDTS and other specialist teams
• Attend weekly West Kent Hub meetings and liaise on leave/cover arrangements
• Contribute to clinical leadership and mentoring within the team
• Engage in community-based care through outpatient assessments and domiciliary visits

Job description

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust in Maidstone is seeking a fixed-term Locum Consultant Psychiatrist for Intellectual Disability in the West Kent MHLD Team. Based at Albion Place, Maidstone, you will manage a caseload of about 50–60 patients, with 2–3 outpatient clinics weekly and related community work.

The role involves liaison with MHLD colleagues, adult and children's services, and occasional inpatient admissions under the Mental Health Act.