Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry - South West Kent CMHT

Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry for the South West Kent CMHT in Maidstone. This position offers a unique opportunity to deliver patient-centered psychiatric care while collaborating with a diverse team within a leading mental health organization. Ideal candidates should hold MRCP or equivalent, be on the Specialist Register, and possess the necessary governmental approvals. Join a rated 'Good' Trust committed to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Full registration with GMC, MRCP or equivalent required.
• Inclusion on Specialist Register within six months.
• Approval as Approved Clinician and for S12 under Mental Health Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care to SWK CMHT patients.
• Ensure effective liaison between services and agencies.
• Perform additional duties in emergencies.

Skills

Psychiatric care

Medical input

Liaison between services

Education

MRCP or equivalent

Fully registered with GMC

Approved Clinician

S12 approval under Mental Health Act

Job description

Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry - South West Kent CMHT, Maidstone

Client: Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Location: Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 75221698dc74

Job Views: 24

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description

Job overview

This is a 6PA plus 1 PA position with a 3% Category A availability supplement for on-call duties.

Applicants must have MRCP or equivalent, be on, or within six months of inclusion on, the Specialist Register, be fully registered with the GMC, and hold Approved Clinician and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act.

Interviews will be conducted via video link using Life Size; the date will be confirmed.

Applicants should submit a separate application form for each post they are interested in.

Main duties of the job

• Provide psychiatric care to patients referred to the SWK CMHT.
• Provide medical input to the SWK CMHT Team.
• Ensure effective liaison between mental health services, the acute hospital, and other agencies in the voluntary and statutory sectors as appropriate.
• Perform additional duties in emergencies and unforeseen circumstances when required.

Working for our organisation

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability, substance misuse, and specialist services across Kent and Medway, serving a population of 1.8 million.

The Trust is rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission and 'Outstanding' for care, with approximately 3,400 staff across an area of 1,450 square miles.

Join our diverse and passionate team committed to delivering excellent care. We value empathy, leadership, and a supportive environment, including peer support workers, people with lived experience, volunteers, and therapy dogs.