At KMPT, we celebrate leadership at every level, with an inclusive culture that empowers our medical professionals to thrive. With nearly 70% of our doctors feeling valued in their roles, you’ll be part of an environment where your voice matters in shaping service delivery. We offer flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job-share options, to help you maintain a fulfilling work-life balance.
In addition to a competitive salary, you can enjoy fantastic benefits including a £15,000 recruitment bonus, relocation support up to £8,000, generous leave entitlements, and opportunities for academic growth through partnerships with Kent’s medical school. You’ll also have access to a wealth of resources like an independent counselling service and staff networks that champion equality and diversity. Join us in building a brighter future for our older generations—apply today!
As a Consultant Psychiatrist within our team, you will be at the forefront of providing essential mental health and learning disability services to a diverse population of 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway. This role offers a unique chance to have a meaningful impact on the lives of the individuals under our care, while also providing a fulfilling career with exceptional opportunities for professional growth.
At KMPT, we place a strong emphasis on fostering medical leadership. We actively promote, recognize, and highly value the leadership capabilities of all our medical staff. We provide doctors at every level with the opportunity to engage in leadership development and pursue growth opportunities tailored to their specific areas of interest.
Our dedication to medical leadership is evident in the outstanding results of last year's staff survey, where our responses surpassed the national average across multiple categories. Of particular note is the fact that nearly 70% of our doctors expressed feeling valued and appreciated in their roles, resulting in increased participation and engagement in shaping our service development and delivery decisions.
This is a 10 PA plus 0.5 PA and 3% Category A availability supplement for on-call post. Part time or job-share applications are welcome.
Successful applicants must have MRCPsych or equivalent and be on, or within six months of inclusion on, the Specialist Register and be fully registered with the GMC, as well as Approved Clinician and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act.
About us
*PLEASE NOTE: this job description is currently pending approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists*
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.
Part time or job-share applications are welcome.
Our Benefits
Here are just some of our Benefits:
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 Kents 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:
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