As a Consultant Psychiatrist you will join the Thanet Community Mental Health Team which has a dedicated Duty team, assessment and CAPA assessment team. There is a robust system of medical support to the team and to ensure medical leadership.
The Trust regards this as an opportune moment to develop the functioning of the team. The service covers the eastern area of the town, an area of particular social deprivation with considerable drug and alcohol-related difficulties in the local population. You will carry no responsibility for inpatients.
You will learn to interact with other specialties such as the Mother and Infant Mental Health team and Neuropsychiatry.
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
1. To conduct assessment and treatment of mental health conditions who are under the secondary mental health services.
2. To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust's personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers.
3. To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health.
4. To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.
5. To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
6. To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.
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 providing brilliant care through brilliant people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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:
7. A Recruitment Bonus of £15,000
8. Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000*
9. Easy access to in-house research team and academic opportunities through Kents Medical school
10. Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme
11. Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme Bank your annual leave to save up for that all-important extended break
12. Flexible working - just ask and we will try to help
13. 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
14. Free access to an independent counselling service
15. Blue Light Card - A discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discounts
16. Car lease scheme
17. A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMPT values and promote equality and diversity.
18. MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
19. Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
20. MRCPsych
21. Additional clinical qualifications.
ELIGIBILITY
Essential
22. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
23. Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
24. Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
25. Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Desirable
26. In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
TRANSPORT
Essential
27. Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
28. Excellent knowledge in specialty
29. Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
30. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
31. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
32. Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
33. Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Desirable
34. Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING
Essential
35. Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
36. Ability to work in and lead team
37. Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
38. Participated in continuous professional development
39. Participated in research or service evaluation.
40. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
41. Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
Desirable
42. Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
43. Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
44. Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
45. Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
46. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
47. Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients
Employer details
Employer name
Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust
Address
The Beacon Community Mental Health Centre.
Manston Road
Ramsgate
CT12 6NT