Consultant Psychiatrist - Medway Community Mental Health TeamKent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership TrustAre you ready for a new challenge?
We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join us at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) in the 'Garden of England'.
As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will play a pivotal role in providing mental health and learning disability services to a diverse population of 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway.
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.
At KMPT, we place a strong emphasis on medical leadership.
We actively encourage, acknowledge and highly value the leadership capabilities of all our medical staff.
We offer doctors at all grades the chance to engage in leadership development and seek growth opportunities tailored to their areas of interest.
Main duties of the jobThis 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.
Job responsibilitiesJob Description 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.
Here are just some of our Benefits:
A Recruitment Bonus of £15,000Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000*Easy access to inhouse research team and academic opportunity through Kents own Medical schoolGenerous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension schemeHoliday of a Lifetime Scheme: Bank your annual leave to save up for that all important extended breakFlexible working - just ask and we will try to helpExcellent 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 interestFree access to an independent counselling serviceBlue Light Card - A discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discountsCar lease schemeA 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: ******
Person SpecificationQualificationsMBBS or equivalent medical qualificationQualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.Additional clinical qualificationsFully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentApproved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentIn good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practiceClinical Skills, Knowledge & ExperienceExcellent knowledge in specialtyExcellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledgeExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishAble to manage clinical complexity and uncertaintyMakes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of othersAble to meet duties under MHA and MCAWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable serviceAcademic Skills & Lifelong LearningAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and trainingParticipated in continuous professional developmentParticipated in research or service evaluationAble to use and appraise clinical evidenceHas actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmesAbility to work in and lead teamDemonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvementAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this postReflected on purpose of CPD undertakenExperienced in clinical research and / or service evaluationEvidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.Has led clinical audits leading to service change.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
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