Senior Consultant Psychiatrist – Community Mental Health Lead

NHS; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health service in Ramsgate is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for the Thanet Community Mental Health Team. This role involves assessment and treatment of mental health conditions, management of junior staff, and participation in local service planning. Ideal candidates will have MRCPsych or equivalent, be fully registered with the GMC, and possess strong clinical and communication skills. Generous benefits include a £20,000 recruitment bonus, financial relocation support, and excellent professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Recruitment bonus of £20,000

Financial relocation support up to £8,000

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to NHS pension scheme

Flexible working options

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• MRCPsych or equivalent required.
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning or conditions on practice.
• Ability to teach and train undergraduates and postgraduates.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and treatment of mental health conditions.
• Manage and supervise junior medical staff.
• Participate in service planning activity.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective

Excellent communication skills in English

Ability to manage clinical complexity

Leadership in team settings

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Fully registered with the GMC

Approved Clinician status or ability to achieve within 3 months

Clinical qualifications in education, research, or management

Job description

A regional mental health service in Ramsgate is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for the Thanet Community Mental Health Team. This role involves assessment and treatment of mental health conditions, management of junior staff, and participation in local service planning. Ideal candidates will have MRCPsych or equivalent, be fully registered with the GMC, and possess strong clinical and communication skills. Generous benefits include a £20,000 recruitment bonus, financial relocation support, and excellent professional development opportunities.