Consultant Psychiatrist

7 months ago

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

Are you a passionate geriatric psychiatrist seeking a leadership role with impact?We're seeking a dedicated Consultant to join our vibrant team in Dover & Deal, in the 'Garden of England'.

The Community Mental Health Care Group Older Persons (CMHCGOP) for Dover and Deal is a joint team providing a comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment service for the over 65 year old population in the Dover and Deal areas.

As a Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of the people we care for, while enjoying a fulfilling career with exceptional professional development opportunities. You will be joining a dedicated, professional and supportive team alongside one Consultant colleague.

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).

As well as a Recruitment Bonus of £15,000and financial support for relocation of up to £8,000, we are proud to offer flexible working opportunities as part of our new ways of working.

Main duties of the job

To provide psychiatric care to patients referred to the Dover/Deal CMHCGOP, and provide senior medical leadership as part of the multidisciplinary team. The work will consist of holding outpatient clinics (face to face, via video or telephone consultation), home visits and conducting reviews in residential and nursing homes. To conduct MCA and MHA assessments, attend complex case discussions, CPA and 117 review meetings and provide availability for urgent clinical matters. To attend daily RED Board and referral triage meetings, weekly clinical meetings, monthly complex case discussions and governance meetings. To support the team in maintaining the MSNAP accreditation for their Memory Assessment Service. To liaise closely with referrers, allied professionals, Social Services, carers, voluntary organisations, client groups and contribute to multi-agency working.

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

For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification or search KMPT Careers Job ref: 380-MED-063-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:

A Recruitment Bonus of £15,000 Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000* Easy access to inhouse research team and academic opportunity through Kents 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. MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

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

Eligibility
Essential

Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months. Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable

In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Transport
Essential

Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential

Excellent knowledge in Old Age Psychiatry Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to old age psychiatry post within NHS or comparable service

Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning
Essential

Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Ability to work in and lead team Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes

Desirable

Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

Employer details
Employer name

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Address

Coleman House Brookfield Avenue Dover Kent CT16 2AH

Dover Kent

CT16 2AH

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