Fixed-Term Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry
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The Trust is seeking motivated and enthusiastic doctors with at least three years experience in Psychiatry to join Kent & Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. You will be working in inpatient or community psychiatry roles to give support to consultant psychiatrists who are working as Clinical Directors. As you will be working closely with senior medical managers, you will have dedicated time to develop management and leadership skills, and to support the Clinical Director in development projects.
Your clinical role will be in support of two of the services listed below.
Posts
Post 1: West Kent – Forensic & Rehab
* 4 PA: Forensic Inpatients, Priority House, Maidstone, Kent
* 4 PA: Community Rehabilitation, Albion Place, Maidstone, Kent
* 2 SPA: Supporting Programmed Activities
Post 2: North Kent – Older Persons & MHLD
* 4 PA: Older Adults Inpatients, Jasmine Centre, Dartford, Kent
* 4 PA: Community MHLD, Archery House, Dartford, Kent
* 2 SPA: Supporting Programmed Activities
Please include, in the top of your supporting statement section, which post(s) you would like to be considered for.
Clinical Duties
* Work with the Clinical Director to develop and deliver projects related to service development and quality improvement to enhance service quality, safety and effectiveness.
* Provide psychiatric care to patients under supervision of the Consultant Psychiatrist.
* Provide medical input to the Multidisciplinary Liaison Team.
* Availability to act as Section 12(2) approved doctor for the purpose of Mental Health Act assessments – where approved. If not approved then to work towards Section 12(2) approval.
* Ensure effective liaison occurs between mental health services and other agencies in the voluntary and statutory sectors as appropriate.
We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, 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.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Dr Mohan Bhat
Job title: Deputy Chief Medical Officer (workforce)
Email address: mohan.bhat1@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01322 947478
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
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