Consultant Psychiatrist

4 months ago


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

Job overview

We are seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join our friendly and supportive team here in Ashford Liaison

As a Consultant Psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry based at William Harvey 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.

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is a large provider of acute and specialist services that serves a population of over 750,000 across Dover, Canterbury, Thanet, Shepway and Ashford. 

You will work collaboratively with one other Consultant Psychiatrist to provide a single point of contact for the mental health needs of patients attending the Emergency Department or admitted to William Harvey Hospital.

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

To provide psychiatric care to patients referred to the Liaison Psychiatry Service and contribute 
to cross cover. To provide medical expertise within the Multidisciplinary Liaison Team. To act as a Responsible Clinician (Approved Clinician status) for patients detained under the MHA to the acute trust. To ensure effective liaison occurs between mental health services and the acute hospital, and 
also with other agencies in the voluntary and statutory sectors as appropriate

Working for our organisation

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.



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