Clinical Expert Consultant

4 weeks ago


Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust Full time

Job Overview

This role offers the opportunity to showcase clinical expertise in a variety of areas, working within a well-supported team of professionals. The postholder will have the chance to develop their skills in teaching, management, and quality improvement, while contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care.

The team is currently undergoing training in Open Dialogue, a new approach to working that has brought a refreshing change of perspective for staff. This new approach is likely to lead to improved wellbeing for both staff and patients.

Kent is a large and diverse county with a rich history and culture. The county's strategic position has left its mark, with many important historical sites and close links to London. This backdrop provides the perfect setting for personal and professional development.

Main Duties of the Job

  • Provide medical input to patients under the care of the Community Mental Health Team, attending CPAs for enhanced patients and providing urgent assessment/advice as required.
  • Lead on the screening of new referrals to the team, working in a rotational capacity with other Consultants.
  • Participate in service and team evaluation, contributing to the planning of future service developments.
  • Empower the team to resolve local issues using quality improvement tools and methods, without needing permission.
  • Manage, appraise, and provide professional supervision to junior medical staff, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
  • Participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.
  • Join the Consultant on-call rota, working in a non-residential capacity with a 3% category A supplement and 0.5 PA in addition to 10 PA sessions.

Working for Our Organisation

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust, providing vital mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to a population of 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway.

As a member of our extensive network of medical professionals, you will have the opportunity 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 wellbeing. 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.



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