Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Maidstone Community Older People

Florin Chilian; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Locum Consultant Psychiatrist to join their team in Maidstone. This role offers the opportunity to impact mental health services for a diverse population while providing professional development in a supportive environment. Candidates must hold MRCPsych and be GMC registered.

Benefits

Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement

Access to NHS pension scheme

Flexible working options

Excellent Learning and Development opportunities

Free access to an independent counselling service

Qualifications

• Must be on or within six months of inclusion on the Specialist Register.
• Approved Clinician and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act required.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and learning disability services to a diverse population.
• Engage in medical leadership and service development.

Skills

Leadership

Mental Health Services

Patient Care

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

Fully registered with the GMC

Job description

Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Maidstone Community Older People

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A Vacancy at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust.

Are you ready for a new challenge?

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Locum Consultant Psychiatrist to join us at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) in the Garden of England.

As a Locum 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 years 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.

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.

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 providingbrilliant care through brilliant people.

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.

Part time or job-share applications are welcome.

Our Benefits

Here Are Just Some Of Our Benefits

Easy access to inhouse research team and academic opportunity through Kents own Medical school

Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme

Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme Bank your annual leave to save up for that all important extended break

Flexible working - just ask and we will try to help

Excellent Learning and Development opportunities - We offer doctors at all grades the chance to engage in leadership, educational, research, quality improvement development and seek growth opportunities tailored to their areas of interest

Free access to an independent counselling service

Blue Light Card - A discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discounts

Car lease scheme

A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMPT values and promote equality and diversity.

• If you would like further information, please contact our Medical Staffing Team:
  
  

This advert closes on Thursday 5 Jun 2025

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