Specialty Doctor in Rehabilitation Psychiatry (North Kent & West Kent)

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust; Gillingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry for the Rehabilitation Psychiatry service. This role involves senior medical input, patient assessments, and working within a team in alignment with the Trust's values. Key perks include financial support for relocation, robust annual leave, and professional development opportunities. An ideal candidate will have GMC registration and a passion for patient-centered care. Flexible working arrangements can be discussed.

Benefits

Financial support for relocation up to £8,000

Access to NHS pension scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Full registration with the GMC, including licence to practice.
• Experience in adult mental health, particularly rehabilitation psychiatry preferred.
• Strong commitment to the Trust's values.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior medical input to the Rehabilitation mental health service.
• Work with other clinicians and maintain joint caseloads.
• Meet MHA Section 12(2) approval requirements.

Skills

Patient-centred care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Full registration with the GMC

MHA Section 12(2) approval

Job description

A Vacancy at Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust.

Overview

The Trust is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry to join the Rehabilitation Psychiatry service in North and West Kent. This is a 10‑person‑attendance post, with the option to discuss a more flexible working pattern to support work‑life balance.

We believe in changing lives through providing 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior medical input to the Rehabilitation mental health service, including initial assessment, follow‑up reviews for patients requiring short‑term input, and CPA reviews for patients with long‑term needs on the Enhanced CPA Pathway.
• Work with other clinicians in the team and maintain joint caseloads, following the Trust’s Lone Working Policy.
• Meet MHA Section 12(2) approval requirements or progress towards them, and contribute to a middle‑tier non‑residential on‑call rota if approved.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Full registration with the GMC, including licence to practice.
• MHA Section 12(2) approval holders or candidates working towards this approval.
• Experience in adult mental health, particularly rehabilitation psychiatry (preferred but not mandatory).
• Strong commitment to patient‑centred care and the Trust’s values of caring, inclusive, curious and confident.

Benefits

• Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000.
• Access to an in‑house research team and academic opportunities through Kent’s own medical school.
• Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement, plus access to the NHS pension scheme.
• Holiday of a Lifetime scheme – bank leave for an extended break.
• Flexible working options – discuss your needs.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities for doctors at all grades.
• Free access to an independent counselling service.
• Blue Light Card – NHS discounts.
• Car lease scheme.
• Staff network forums that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

Application Process

Part‑time or job‑share applications are welcome. Please submit an application form for each post you are interested in applying for. All interviews will be conducted via video link using Microsoft Teams.

For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

This advert closes on Monday 29 Dec 2025.

Contact

For further information or details about the full terms of the relocation allowance, contact the Medical Staffing Team: [e-mail]