Senior Psychiatric Consultant

4 weeks ago

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

Position Overview

This role presents a unique opportunity to demonstrate clinical proficiency across a range of mental health disciplines. You will be part of a well-coordinated team comprising nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, assistant psychologists, and mental health practitioners. The position also offers avenues for teaching, leadership, and quality improvement initiatives.

Our staff are currently engaged in training for Open Dialogue, an innovative approach that has positively transformed perspectives within the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). This method is anticipated to enhance the well-being of both our staff and the patients we serve.

Kent, known for its rich rural heritage, boasts a strategic location that is steeped in history, featuring numerous significant historical landmarks. Its proximity to London provides an excellent backdrop for both personal and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver medical assessments and recommendations for patients under the care of the Community Mental Health Team, attending Care Programme Approach (CPA) meetings for high-need patients as necessary.
  • Take a lead role in the evaluation of new referrals to the team, sharing this responsibility with fellow consultants.
  • Actively engage in the assessment of services and contribute to the planning of future service enhancements.
  • Empower team members to address local challenges daily using quality improvement methodologies without requiring prior approval.
  • Provide management, appraisal, and professional supervision to junior medical staff in accordance with Trust policies and in collaboration with consultant colleagues and the medical director.
  • Participate in local and broader mental health service planning and development activities.
  • Join the Consultant on-call rota, which currently operates on a 1:30 basis (non-residential), with additional remuneration for on-call duties.

About Our Organization

We are the Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), dedicated to delivering essential mental health, learning disability, and specialized services to a diverse population across Kent and Medway.

By joining our extensive network of healthcare professionals, you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact. We provide exceptional opportunities for professional development, enabling you to refine your skills while enjoying a high quality of life in the beautiful Garden of England.

Collaborate with the esteemed Kent and Medway Medical School, engage in integrated care initiatives, and prioritize individual well-being. If you have a passion for research, you will be part of an internationally recognized team that is shaping the future of healthcare.

You will be welcomed by a friendly and diverse group of colleagues who are committed to delivering outstanding care through exceptional individuals.

Role Responsibilities

For comprehensive details regarding this position, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. These documents outline the primary duties and responsibilities associated with the role, as well as the qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experience required.

We welcome applications for part-time or job-share arrangements.

Benefits

Our organization offers a range of benefits, including:

  • A Recruitment Bonus of £15,000
  • Financial assistance for relocation up to £8,000*
  • Access to an in-house research team and academic opportunities through Kent's own Medical School
  • Generous annual leave and study leave entitlements, along with access to the NHS pension scheme
  • Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme, allowing you to bank annual leave for extended breaks
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Extensive Learning and Development opportunities tailored to your interests
  • Free access to an independent counseling service
  • Blue Light Card, providing discounts for NHS staff
  • Car lease scheme
  • Various staff network forums promoting equality and diversity

*For further information regarding the Recruitment Bonus and/or Relocation Allowance, please contact our Medical Staffing Team.

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

  • Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management
  • Additional relevant clinical qualifications
  • MRCPsych

Eligibility Criteria

Essential

  • Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice at the time of appointment.
  • Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility within six months.
  • Approved clinician status or ability to achieve within three months of appointment.
  • Approved under S12 or ability to achieve within three months of appointment.

Desirable

  • Good standing with GMC regarding warnings and conditions on practice

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Strong knowledge in specialty
  • Excellent clinical skills with a bio-psycho-social perspective
  • Proficient oral and written communication skills in English
  • Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
  • Decision-making based on evidence and collaborative input
  • Compliance with duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

  • Broad range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to the role within the NHS or comparable services

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential

  • Ability to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
  • Participation in continuous professional development
  • Involvement in research or service evaluation
  • Capability to utilize and appraise clinical evidence
  • Active participation in clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives
  • Ability to work collaboratively and lead a team
  • Commitment to shared leadership and collaborative efforts for improvement.

Desirable

  • Experience in planning and delivering relevant undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
  • Reflection on the purpose of CPD undertaken
  • Experience in clinical research and/or service evaluation.
  • Evidence of achievements in education, research, audit, and service improvement.
  • Leadership in clinical audits leading to service enhancements or improved patient outcomes.

Transportation Requirements

Essential

  • Possession of a valid UK driving license or provision of evidence for an alternative transportation method.

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