Are you seeking a career where your impact truly matters?
As a Consultant Psychiatrist in the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment team based at St Martin's Hospital in Kent, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality clinical service and actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services.
You will work alongside one other Consultant Psychiatrist to provide care for those residing in North East and South East Kent.
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, and 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
1. Assessment and diagnosis of people under the care of the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment service.
2. Use of Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation where clinically appropriate.
3. Support teaching of medical students attached to the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment service.
4. To provide consultancy, advice, support and intervention to the team and wider professionals.
5. Multi-disciplinary team working and liaising with other secondary care services and external stakeholders as required.
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 providing brilliant care through brilliant people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please note, this job description is currently pending approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists*
For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification or search KMPT Careers Job ref: 380-MED-24-013-PERM. 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.
For immediate consideration, please email your CV to
Our Benefits
Here are just some of our Benefits:
6. A Recruitment Bonus of £15,000
7. Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000*
8. Easy access to inhouse research team and academic opportunity through Kents own Medical school
9. Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme
10. Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme Bank your annual leave to save up for that all important extended break
11. Flexible working - just ask and we will try to help
12. 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
13. Free access to an independent counselling service
14. Blue Light Card - A discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discounts
15. Car lease scheme
16. A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMPT values and promote equality and diversity.
17. MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
18. Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
19. MRCPsych
20. Additional clinical qualifications.
ELIGIBILITY
Essential
21. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
22. Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
23. Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
24. Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Desirable
25. In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
TRANSPORT
Essential
26. Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
27. Excellent knowledge in specialty
28. Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
29. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
30. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
31. Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
32. Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Desirable
33. Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING
Essential
34. Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
35. Ability to work in and lead team
36. Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
37. Participated in continuous professional development.
38. Participated in research or service evaluation.
39. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
40. Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
Desirable
41. Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
42. Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
43. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications
44. Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients
45. Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
Employer details
Employer name
Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust
Address
St Martins Hospital, Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, CT1 1AZ
Littlebourne Road
Canterbury
CT1 1AZ