As a Consultant Psychiatrist within our team, you will be at the forefront of providing essential mental health and learning disability services to a diverse population of 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway. This role offers a unique chance to have a meaningful impact on the lives of the individuals under our care, while also providing a fulfilling career with exceptional opportunities for professional growth.
At Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, we place a strong emphasis on fostering medical leadership. We actively promote, recognize, and highly value the leadership capabilities of all our medical staff. We provide doctors at every level with the opportunity to engage in leadership development and pursue growth opportunities tailored to their specific areas of interest.
This 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.
Qualifications
* MRCPsych or equivalent
* On, or within six months of inclusion on, the Specialist Register
* Fully registered with the GMC
* Approved Clinician and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act
Benefits
* This post attracts a newly enhanced recruitment bonus of £20,000*
* Higher trainee applying for first consultant post: higher salary starting point (2a), progressing to next salary point (2b) in following year subject to usual pay progression policies
* Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000*
* Easy access to in‑house research team and academic opportunity through Kent’s own Medical School
* Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the NHS pension scheme
* Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme – bank your annual leave to save up for that all‑important extended break
* Flexible working – just ask and we will try to help
* Excellent learning and development opportunities – leadership, educational, research, quality improvement development and growth opportunities tailored to your area of interest
* Free access to an independent counselling service
* Blue Light Card – discount service for NHS staff
* Car lease scheme
* A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies to reflect KMMH 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, please contact our Medical Staffing Team: kmmh.medical-recruitment@nhs.net.
This advert closes on Sunday 1 Mar 2026.
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