Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Medway MHLD

The Trust is seeking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist to work in Intellectual Disability, West Kent MHLD Team based in Gillingham.

The post holder will work within the West Kent MHLD Team. Within the teams each Consultant Psychiatrist is primarily focused on one smaller catchment area. The catchment area for this post includes the towns of Gillingham, Rainham, Chatham, Rochester and Strood.

The West Kent Team has Psychiatrists, Nurses, and Psychologists as part of its multi-disciplinary team. The MHLD team works closely with the CLDT which is part of KCHFT and includes other professionals such as occupational therapists and speech and language therapists.

The Consultant for Medway will have approximately 50-60 patients in total under their Consultant responsibility. Some of these will be on the case list of the supporting doctor. There are approximately 2-3 new referrals from Medway per week on average. The Consultant will do 2-3 outpatient clinics weekly averaging about 12 patient contacts in total.

The Trust provides opportunities to participate in medical education, research, teaching and training. There are regular local and trust-wide CPD meetings which also provide an opportunity to network with other consultants. Consultants are also encouraged to develop service provision in their specialist interests and provide cross county expertise in this field. The post-holder will be expected to take part in the regular teaching of doctors in training and medical students.

Main duties of the job

Manage patients' care in the community and this will be in close liaison with other members of the MHLD team, colleagues from adult services, children and adolescents' teams, older persons services and other specialist mental health services and the community learning disability teams (CLDTs). Care will be delivered mainly through out-patient assessments and domiciliary visits.

Liaise with other Consultant colleagues in MHLD regarding cover during periods of leave or absences. Access to mentoring will be arranged following successful interview.

Attend the weekly Hub meeting at which new referrals and priority cases from across West and North Kent are discussed. The West Kent MHLD teams usually receive approximately 10-15 referrals per week in total.

Directly assess some new referrals agreed to be most appropriate for a consultant psychiatrist for initial assessment and also provide psychiatric advice and consultation as necessary to other team members regarding cases they have assessed and reviewed.

Be involved in inpatient admissions of community patients whenever necessary including the use of the Mental Health Act.

Devise and contribute to care plans and treatment formulations, and provide guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness.

Carry their own caseload of more complex patients, primarily in the Medway area of the West Kent MHLD team.

Provide clinical supervision.

About us

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 providing brilliant care through brilliant people.

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.

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 Kent's 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, then please contact our Medical Staffing Team: kmpt.medical-recruitment@nhs.net

Person Specification
Training, Qualifications and Registration
Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych.
• Additional clinical qualifications.
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty.
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.

Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning
Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
• Ability to work in and lead a team.
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
• Participated in continuous professional development.
• Participated in research or service evaluation.
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes.

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post.
• Reflected on the purpose of CPD undertaken.
• Experienced in clinical research and/or service evaluation.
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients.

Transport
Essential

• Holds and will use UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

Employer details
Employer name

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Address

Britton House

Britton Farm, High St, Gillingham ME7 1AL

Gillingham

ME7 1AL

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