Consultant Psychiatrist, Female Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit
Available from January 2026 for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the team for the new Female PICU Ward (opening in April 2026) at Littlestone Lodge, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6PB.
The post will be based on the inpatient female PICU ward of Littlestone Lodge, a 10-bed unit located next to Littlebrook Hospital. The female PICU ward will work closely with the male PICU ward to share learning, governance, and best practices.
The post holder will be responsible for medical leadership and will work with the MDT to deliver quality care. The office base will be within the Elizabeth Raybould Centre on the Greenacres site.
Responsibilities
* The RC is expected to attend and contribute to the acute pathway meetings.
* Ensure all new admissions are assessed by a senior doctor and have management plans in place within 24 hours of admission.
* Medical responsibility for inpatients on wards for which they are consultant.
* Oversee patient flow on the ward, consider PICU inpatient eligibility criteria, and liaise with the PICU Liaison team and patient flow team, attending weekly bed management meetings.
* Seek the views of families and carers when practicable when making decisions about patient care and discharge.
* Work closely with the PICU Liaison Team and supervise them in screening referrals for admission to the female PICU and managing their caseload of female PICU patients.
* Liaise with Kent Forensic Services, Prison Services and Ministry of Justice in assessment and management of patients from these services.
About KMPT
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway.
Benefits
* Recruitment Bonus of £15,000*
* Relocation allowance up to £8,000*
* Access to in-house research and academic opportunities through Kent\'s Medical School
* Generous annual leave and study leave, NHS pension
* Flexible working options
* Learning and Development opportunities in leadership, education, research, quality improvement
* Independent counselling service
* Blue Light Card discounts
* Car lease scheme
Notes
* Part-time or job-share applications are welcome.
* Please note: this job description is pending approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
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