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This is an exciting opportunity available from January 2026 for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the team for the new Female PICU Ward (opening in April 2026), based at Littlestone Lodge, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6PB.

The post will be based on the inpatient female PICU ward of Littlestone Lodge. It is a 10 bedded inpatient unit located next to Littlebrook Hospital, which has four general adult inpatient wards, including a well established male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit. The wards are Amberwood, Cherrywood, Pinewood and Willow Suite Male PICU. The female PICU ward will work closely with the male PICU ward to share learning, good practices and governance.

The post holder will be responsible for medical leadership and work collaboratively with other members of the MDT to deliver quality care to patients on the ward. The office base will be within the Elizabeth Raybould Centre on the Greenacres site.

• The RC is expected to attend and contribute to the acute pathway meetings.
• The Post holder is expected to ensure all new admissions are assessed by a senior doctor and have management plans in place within 24 hours of admission. The post holder has medical responsibility for inpatients on wards for which they are consultant.
• The postholder has responsibility for patient flow on his/her ward and will take account of PICU inpatient eligibility criteria and work in close liaison with the PICU Liaison team and patient flow team with attendance at weekly local bed management meetings.
• The post holder is expected to seek the views of families and carers when practicable while making decisions about patients care and discharge.
• The post holder will work closely with the PICU Liaison Team and supervise them in screening referrals for admission to the female PICU as well as managing their caseload of female patients with PICU needs.
• The post holder is expected to liaise with the Kent Forensic Services, the Prison Services and Ministry of Justice in assessment and management of patients referred and/or admitted from these services.

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 people across Kent and Medway.

Join our extensive network of medical professionals and contribute to making a positive impact. We offer exceptional professional development opportunities, allowing you to hone your skills while enjoying the high quality of life in the picturesque Garden of England.

Collaborate with the prestigious Kent and Medway Medical School, be at the forefront of integrated care, and prioritise individual well-being. If you're passionate about research, join our internationally recognised team and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare.

You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing brilliant care through brilliant people.

For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. The job description will provide you with the main duties and responsibilities of the role. The person specifications will detail the qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience required for the role.

PLEASE NOTE: this job description is currently pending approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Part time or job-share applications are welcome.

• A Recruitment Bonus of £15,000*
• Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000*
• Easy access to inhouse research team and academic opportunity through Kent's own Medical school
• Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic 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 - We offer doctors at all grades the chance to engage in leadership, educational, 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 KMPT values and promote equality and diversity.

*If you would like further information, or to know the full terms of the Recruitment Bonus and/or Relocation Allowance, then please contact our Medical Staffing Team: kmpt.medical-recruitment@nhs.net

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
• On the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
• Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• MRCPsych
• Additional clinical qualifications.
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Participated in research or service evaluation
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
• Experienced in clinical research and /or service evaluation
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

Employer name: Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Address: Littlestone Lodge, Bow Arrow Lane, Dartford, DA2 6PB

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