• Job Description

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  Job summary

  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 Deal 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 Dover 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).

  Main duties of the job

  • 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

  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 providingbrilliant care through brilliant people.

  Details

  Date posted

  22 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

  £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  380-MED-23-030-PERM-D

  Job locations

  Deal Mental Health Centre

  Bowling Green Lane

  Deal

  CT14 9UF

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  *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: kmpt.medical-recruitment@nhs.net

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  *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: kmpt.medical-recruitment@nhs.net

  Person Specification

  Training, Qualifications and Registration

  Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
  • Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
  • 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

  Desirable

  • 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

  Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience

  Essential

  • Excellent knowledge in specialty
  • Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
  • Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
  • Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
  • Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

  Desirable

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

  TRANSPORT

  Essential

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

  Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning

  Essential

  • 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

  Desirable

  • 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

  Person Specification

  Training, Qualifications and Registration

  Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
  • Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
  • 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

  Desirable

  • 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

  Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience

  Essential

  • Excellent knowledge in specialty
  • Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
  • Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
  • Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
  • Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

  Desirable

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

  TRANSPORT

  Essential

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

  Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning

  Essential

  • 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

  Desirable

  • 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

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

  Address

  Deal Mental Health Centre

  Bowling Green Lane

  Deal

  CT14 9UF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.kmpt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

  Address

  Deal Mental Health Centre

  Bowling Green Lane

  Deal

  CT14 9UF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.kmpt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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