We welcome passionate individuals, particularly those of you who may have experience in caring roles, to help shape the future of mental health support in the region. Holding MRCPsych or equivalent, and ideally ready for the Specialist Register, you'll lead initiatives, foster relationships with local agencies, and ensure comprehensive care for those in need. At KMPT, we value diversity and inclusivity and actively support part-time or job-share applications. With a host of benefits, including a generous recruitment bonus, relocation support, and opportunities for professional development, we’re committed to nurturing your growth while providing excellent patient care.
If you want to know more about how you can impact lives while enjoying a fulfilling career with us, don’t hesitate to reach out. Your journey to meaningful work in mental health starts here!
Are you passionate about making a real impact on the lives of people with mental health needs?
As a Consultant Psychiatrist at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), you'll lead a collaborative team and provide high-quality care to the vibrant communities of Dover and its surrounding villages.
This is a community-based post where you will work flexibly and collaboratively with two other consultants in the South Kent Coast Community Mental Health Teams. Please note, we also have vacancies based in Deal and Folkestone. Please apply for each vacancy you are interested in.
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, and have Approved Clinician status and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act (or achieve this within 3 months of appointment).
- To provide clinical leadership within the South Kent Coastal Community Mental Health Team alongside two other Consultant colleagues.
- The provide medical input as required to patients under care of the Community Mental Health Team
- To be actively involved in strengthening relationships with external agencies including the local CCG.
- To take an active leadership role in screening of referrals as well as assessment of new referrals jointly with other team members.
About us
*PLEASE NOTE: this job description is 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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