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 Mental Health NHS Trust, you'll lead a collaborative team and provide high‑quality care to the vibrant communities of Deal and the 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, have Approved Clinician status, and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act (or achieve this within three months of appointment).
Responsibilities
* Provide clinical leadership within the South Kent Coastal Community Mental Health Team alongside two other Consultant colleagues.
* Provide medical input as required to patients under the care of the Community Mental Health Team.
* Strengthen relationships with external agencies, including the local CCG.
* Lead the screening of referrals and jointly assess new referrals with other team members.
Qualifications
Essential
* Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.
* On the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of completing CCT in Adult psychiatry.
* Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within three months of appointment.
* Approved under S12 or able to achieve within three months of appointment.
Desirable
* MRCPsych or equivalent.
* Additional clinical qualifications.
* In good standing with the GMC regarding warnings and conditions on practice.
Core Competencies
* Excellent knowledge in specialty.
* Excellent clinical skills using a bio‑psycho‑social perspective and broad medical knowledge.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
* Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
* Ability to meet duties under the MHA and MCA.
Benefits
* Recruitment bonus of £20,000.
* Financial support for relocation up to £8,000.
* Access to in‑house research team and academic opportunities through Kent’s Medical School.
* Generous annual leave, study leave entitlement, and NHS pension scheme.
* Flexible working.
* Learning and development opportunities.
* Free access to an independent counselling service.
* Blue Light Card discounts.
* Car lease scheme.
* Staff network forums supporting equality and diversity.
Details
* Posted: 16 December 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 380‑MED‑23‑030‑PERM‑H
* Job location: Deal Mental Health Centre, Bowling Green Lane, Deal, CT14 9UF
Employer
* Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
* Deal Mental Health Centre, Bowling Green Lane, Deal, CT14 9UF
* Website: https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk
Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act—Exceptions Order 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
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