Consultant Psychiatrist – Deal Community (Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust) Job Summary
We are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead a collaborative team and provide high‑quality care to the vibrant communities of Deal and its surrounding villages. This community‑based post allows flexible working and collaboration with two other consultants in the South Kent Coast Community Mental Health Teams. Successful applicants will ideally have MRCPsych or equivalent, be on or within six months of inclusion on the Specialist Register, be fully registered with the GMC, and hold Approved Clinician status and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act (or achieve within 3 months of appointment). Main Duties
Provide clinical leadership within the South Kent Coastal Community Mental Health Team alongside two other Consultant colleagues. Provide medical input to patients under the care of the Community Mental Health Team. Strengthen relationships with external agencies, including the local CCG. Take a leadership role in screening referrals and assessing new referrals jointly with team members. Benefits
Newly enhanced recruitment bonus of £20,000. Financial support for relocation up to £8,000. Access to in‑house research team and academic opportunity through Kent’s own Medical School. Generous annual leave, study leave entitlement and NHS pension scheme. Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme – bank your annual leave for extended breaks. Flexible working – request and we will accommodate. Excellent learning and development opportunities for doctors at all grades. Free access to independent counselling service. Blue Light Card – NHS discount service with many savings. Car lease scheme. Staff network forums promoting equality and diversity. Person Specification – Essential
MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. 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 3 months of appointment. Approved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment. Excellent knowledge of psychiatric specialty, bio‑psycho‑social approach, and wide medical knowledge. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty. Decision making based on evidence and experience with contribution from others. Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA. Valid UK driving licence (or evidence of proposed alternative). Essential – Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning
Deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training. Work in and lead a team. Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working for improvement. Participate in continuous professional development, research or service evaluation. Use and appraise clinical evidence. Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes. Desirable
Higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. MRCPsych or additional clinical qualifications. In good standing with GMC regarding warnings and conditions. Wide range of specialist/sub‑specialist experience relevant to post. Experience in research or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit, and service improvement.
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