Specialist Old Age Psychiatrist in Community Mental Health Services

2 weeks ago

Sevenoaks, Kent, United Kingdom Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a Psychiatrist to join our thriving Older Adult Community Mental Health Services team in South West Kent. As a Specialist Old Age Psychiatrist, you will play a crucial role in assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental health issues in adults over 65, including some younger adults with early-onset conditions.



Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct outpatient clinics, home visits, and residential/nursing home reviews.
  • Contribute to the memory assessment service, working towards MSNAP accreditation.
  • Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team, including nurses, social workers, and psychologists.
  • Provide medical expertise and support to colleagues.
  • Participate in the West Kent On-call rota, requiring Section 12 approval for Mental Health Act (MHA) assessments.
  • Engage in continuing professional development and Trust mandatory training.


Team Function

The OAMHS team receives around 1200 referrals annually for assessment and treatment. We use a CAPA model for care planning and have a rapid assessment service for urgent referrals.



Main Duties of the Job

  • Conduct outpatient clinics, some with a dementia focus.
  • Perform planned and urgent community visits.
  • Conduct Mental Capacity Act (MCA) assessments and MHA assessments (if applicable).
  • Liaise with referrers, allied professionals, social services, carers, and support groups.
  • Contribute medical expertise to the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Support colleagues within the team.
  • Participate in maintaining MSNAP accreditation for the memory assessment service.
  • Participate in the West Kent On-call rota.
  • Complete mandatory training and participate in CPD activities.
  • Participate in regular supervision and annual appraisals.
  • Participate in administrative/management duties within the CMHSOP.


About Us

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) provides vital mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to a population of 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway. 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.



Our Benefits

  • Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000.
  • Easy access to in-house research teams and academic opportunities through Kent's own Medical School.
  • Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme.
  • Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme - bank your annual leave to save up for that all-important extended break.
  • Flexible working - just ask and we will try to help.
  • 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.
  • Free access to an independent counselling service.
  • Blue Light Card - a discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discounts.
  • Car lease scheme.
  • A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMPT values and promote equality and diversity.

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