Psychiatrist jobs in United Kingdom

Are you a passionate geriatric psychiatrist seeking a leadership role with impact? We are seeking a dedicated Consultant to join the Community Mental Health Care Group Older Persons (CMHCGOP) for Dover and Deal, a joint team providing a comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment service for the over 65 population in the Dover and Deal areas.

As a Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of the people we care for, while enjoying a fulfilling career with exceptional professional development opportunities. You will be joining a dedicated, professional and supportive team alongside one Consultant colleague.

Successful applicants will ideally have MRCPsych or equivalent and be on, or within six months of inclusion on, the Specialist Register. You will be fully registered with the GMC, have Approved Clinician status and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act (or achieve this within 3 months of appointment).

• Provide psychiatric care to patients referred to the Dover/Deal CMHSOP and provide senior medical leadership as part of the multidisciplinary team. The work will include holding outpatient clinics (face to face, via video or telephone), home visits, and conducting reviews in residential and nursing homes.
• Conduct MCA and MHA assessments, attend complex case discussions, CPA and 117 review meetings, and provide availability for urgent clinical matters.
• Attend daily RED Board and referral triage meetings, weekly clinical meetings, monthly complex case discussions, and governance meetings.
• Support the team in maintaining the MSNAP accreditation for the Memory Assessment Service.
• Liaise closely with referrers, allied professionals, Social Services, carers, voluntary organisations, client groups, and contribute to multi-agency working.

• MRCPsych or equivalent (preferred).
• GMC registration in good standing.
• Approved Clinician status and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act (or within 3 months of appointment).
• Current involvement or eligibility for Specialist Register

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 across Kent and Medway. We offer opportunities for professional development and a high quality of life in the Garden of England. We collaborate with the Kent and Medway Medical School and are engaged in integrated care and research.

For further details or informal visits, contact: Dr Aaliya Majeed, Head of Psychiatry, aaliya.majeed@nhs.net, 01233651886