Overview
CPL UK Healthcare (formerly RIG Locums) is looking for a General Adult Consultant psychiatrist to work full-time in the NHS, based in Dartford, Kent.
The role offers highly negotiable rates and aims to broaden experience of community psychiatry.
Responsibilities
* 10 PA per working week post within the Dartford CMHT, covering the local area and providing senior medical input to the Community Mental Health Service.
* Provide cover for initial assessments, regular follow‑ups (Care Reviews) and CPA reviews.
* Carry out home visits locally.
* Take an active leadership role in screening and assessment of new referrals within the CAPA choice model assessment process.
* Give medical advice and supervision to the Community Mental Health Team for patients with severe and enduring mental illness managed at an enhanced level of CPA.
* Build constructive relationships with the team manager and senior professionals.
* Work with a 24‑hour, seven days a week Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team (separate Consultant cover).
* Handle up to 20 standard care patients requiring medical input prior to transfer to primary care.
* Have no inpatient consultant responsibility; patients are managed by Acute inpatient consultants during hospital stays.
* Work according to the principles highlighted in the New Ways of Working.
Qualifications
* Full GMC Licence to practise.
* Right to work in the United Kingdom.
* Relevant previous experience working in a similar position.
Employment Details
* Job title: Consultant – General Adult Psychiatrist
* Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week.
* Location: Dartford, Kent area.
* Settings: Community.
* Start date: Immediate.
* Rates: Negotiated to preference.
Benefits of working with CPL UK Healthcare
* First‑class support and advice from a dedicated team of experienced consultants.
* Highly negotiable hourly rates.
* £300 "refer a friend" bonus scheme.
* Approved NHS framework supplier.
* Weekly payroll.
* CPD training provided, including BLS.
* Designated body for the GMC, appraisal and revalidation support.
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