Job Details
Are you seeking a career where your impact truly matters? Do you want to have access to research opportunities and Medical school?
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'.
In this role you will provide clinical leadership within the Medway Community Mental Health Team and be actively involved in strengthening relationships with external agencies including the local Clinical Commissioning Groups.
Join our dynamic team of passionate mental health professionals and take the lead in shaping the future of care for the Medway community.
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).
As well as a Recruitment Bonus of £15,000 and financial support for relocation of up to £8,000, we are proud to offer flexible working opportunities as part of our new ways of working.
Main duties of the job
1. To deliver a quality clinical service and be actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services
2. To provide medical input as required to patients under care of the Community Mental Health Team and attend CPAs and provide urgent assessment/advice as required
3. To lead regularly on screening of new referrals to the team and assessment of new referrals
4. To visit patients at home as requested by the CMHT or General Practitioners and be available to see patients elsewhere in the community, for example in police stations
5. To attend Trust meetings including Strategic Development Meetings, Clinical Governance Meetings within the Service Line and other meetings as requested
About us
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability, substance misuse and specialist services across Kent and Medway, with a population of 1.8 million. Each year we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 people in the community. Our mission is to provide 'brilliant care through brilliant people.'
Here are just some of our Benefits:
6. A Recruitment Bonus of £15,000 and financial support for relocation of up to £8,000*
7. Easy access to inhouse research team and academic opportunity through Kent's own Medical school
8. Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme
9. Flexible working - just ask and we will try to help
10. 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
11. Free access to an independent counselling service
12. Blue Light Card - A discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discounts
13. Car lease scheme
14. 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:
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is envisaged that the post holder will work 10 programmed activities (PA) over 5 days. The postholder will join the Consultant on-call rota. This is currently remunerated with 3% Category A supplement and 0.5 PA in addition to 10 PA sessions. Part time or job-share applications are welcome.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
15. oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
16. oQualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
17. oMRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
18. oAdditional clinical qualifications
Eligibility
Essential
19. oFully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
20. oIncluded on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
21. oApproved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
22. oApproved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Desirable
23. oIn good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
24. oExcellent knowledge in specialty
25. oExcellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
26. oExcellent oral and written communication skills in English
27. oAble to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
28. oMakes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
29. oAble to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Desirable
30. oWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
Essential
31. oAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
32. oParticipated in continuous professional development
33. oParticipated in research or service evaluation
34. oAble to use and appraise clinical evidence
35. oHas actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
36. oAbility to work in and lead team
37. oDemonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
Desirable
38. oAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
39. oReflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
40. oExperienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation
41. oEvidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
42. oHas led clinical audits leading to service change.
Employer details
Employer name
Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust
Address
Britton House
Britton Farm, High Street
Gillingham
ME7 1AL