Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry

Kent PLC; Brompton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in England seeks a Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry to join the Rehabilitation Psychiatry service. The role includes providing senior medical input, conducting assessments, and collaborating with other clinicians. Candidates must be GMC registered with experience in mental health services preferred. The position offers flexible working options, generous leave, and relocation support of up to £8,000, making it ideal for those looking to balance work and life effectively.

Benefits

Financial support for relocation up to £8,000

Access to in-house research team

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible working options

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Free access to independent counselling service

Discount service through Blue Light Card

Car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold full registration with the GMC.
• Experience in mental health services preferred.
• MHA Section 12(2) Approval is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior medical input to the Rehabilitation mental health service.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments for patients.
• Collaborate with other clinicians under the trust Lone Working Policy.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Knowledge of mental health legislation

Education

Full registration with the GMC including licence to practice

Job description

Overview

This is a 10 PA per working week post within the North and West Kent locality, providing senior medical input to the Rehabilitation mental health service, including providing initial assessment, offering follow up reviews for patients requiring short-term input from the team and CPA Reviews for patients with long-term needs on the Enhanced CPA Pathway. The post holder will have a joint caseload with other clinicians in the team. They will be expected to work with other clinicians in keeping with the trust Lone Working Policy.

Please note that all interviews will be conducted via video link using Microsoft Teams. Please note that you will be required to submit an application form for each post you are interested in applying for.

About the Trust

The Trust is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry to join the Rehabilitation Psychiatry service in North and West Kent. We believe in changing lives through giving excellent care that improves people's mental health and now is a great time to be part of the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust family. This is a 10 PA post however the Trust would welcome a discussion with individuals looking for a more flexible working pattern to support work‑life balance. Applicants must have full registration with the GMC including licence to practice. MHA Section 12(2) Approval holders have the option to contribute to a middle‑tier non‑residential on call rota. Specialty doctors who do not hold Section 12 (2) Approval are expected to work towards this and will be supported to do so. We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year. Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident. Join us - if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's doing well together.

Benefits

• Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000
• Easy access to in‑house research team and academic opportunity through Kent's own Medical School
• Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the 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 – doctors at all grades can engage in leadership, education, 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 Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust values and promote equality and diversity

Contact

• If you would like further information, or to know the full terms of the Relocation Allowance, then please contact our Medical Staffing Team: [e-mail]