Consultant Psychiatrist - Deal Community

Overview

Consultant Psychiatrist - Deal Community. The closing date is 05 October 2025.

Are you passionate about making a real impact on the lives of people with mental health needs? As a Consultant Psychiatrist at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), you'll lead a collaborative team and provide high-quality care to the Deal community and surrounding villages. This is a community-based post where you will work flexibly and collaboratively with two other consultants in the South Kent Coast Community Mental Health Teams. Please note, there are also vacancies based in Dover and Folkestone. Please apply for each vacancy you are interested in.

Successful applicants will ideally have MRCPsych or equivalent and be on, or within six months of inclusion on, the Specialist Register. You will be fully registered with the GMC, have Approved Clinician status and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act (or achieve this within 3 months of appointment).

Main duties of the job

• To provide clinical leadership within the South Kent Coastal Community Mental Health Team alongside two other Consultant colleagues.
• The provide medical input as required to patients under care of the Community Mental Health Team
• To be actively involved in strengthening relationships with external agencies including the local CCG.
• To take an active leadership role in screening of referrals as well as assessment of new referrals jointly with other team members

About us

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), 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 providingbrilliant care through brilliant people.

Job responsibilities

Please note, this job description is pending approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists

For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. The job description will provide you with the main duties and responsibilities of the role. The person specifications will detail the qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience required for the role.

Part time or job-share applications are welcome.

Benefits

• A Recruitment Bonus of £15,000
• Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000
• Easy access to inhouse 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 an extended break
• Flexible working - just ask and we will try to help
• Excellent Learning and Development opportunities across leadership, education, research, quality improvement
• Free access to an independent counselling service
• Blue Light Card - NHS discounts
• Car lease scheme
• Staff network forums that 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:

Person Specification Training, Qualifications and Registration

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• On the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• Additional clinical qualifications.
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practice

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Excellent knowledge in the specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

TRANSPORT

• Holds and will use a valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Participated in research or service evaluation.
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust