Overview
Are you a passionate geriatric psychiatrist seeking a leadership role with impact? We're seeking a dedicated Consultant to join our vibrant team in Dover & Deal, in the ‘Garden of England’.
The Community Mental Health Care Group Older Persons (CMHCGOP) for Dover and Deal is a joint team providing a comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment service for the over 65 year old population in the Dover and Deal areas.
As a Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of the people we care for, while enjoying a fulfilling career with exceptional professional development opportunities. You will be joining a dedicated, professional and supportive team alongside one Consultant colleague.
Responsibilities
* Provide psychiatric care to patients referred to the Dover/Deal CMHSOP and provide senior medical leadership as part of the multidisciplinary team.
* Hold outpatient clinics (face to face, via video or telephone consultation), conduct home visits and reviews in residential and nursing homes.
* Conduct MCA and MHA assessments, attend complex case discussions, CPA and 117 review meetings and provide availability for urgent clinical matters.
* Attend daily RED Board and referral triage meetings, weekly clinical meetings, monthly complex case discussions and governance meetings.
* Support the team in maintaining MSNAP accreditation for their Memory Assessment Service.
* Liaise closely with referrers, allied professionals, Social Services, carers, voluntary organisations, client groups and contribute to multi-agency working.
Qualifications
* MRCPsych or equivalent and be on, or within six months of inclusion on, the Specialist Register.
* Fully registered with the GMC, Approved Clinician status and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act (or achieve this within 3 months of appointment).
Part Time
Part time or job-share applications are welcome.
Benefits
* Recruitment Bonus of £15,000
* Financial support for relocation 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 fantastic 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 – 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
* Free access to an independent counselling service
* Blue Light Card – A discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discounts
* Car lease scheme
* A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMPT 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, then please contact our Medical Staffing Team: kmpt.medical-recruitment@nhs.net
This advert closes on Sunday 19 Oct 2025
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