Locum Consultant Psychiatrist

Job Details

Are you ready for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join us at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) in the 'Garden of England'.

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will play a pivotal role in providing mental health and learning disability services to a diverse population of 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway. 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.

At KMPT, we place a strong emphasis on medical leadership. We actively encourage, acknowledge and highly value the leadership capabilities of all our medical staff. We offer doctors at all grades the chance to engage in leadership development and seek growth opportunities tailored to their areas of interest.

This commitment to medical leadership has been reflected in the exceptional results of last year's staff survey, where our responses exceeded the national average in multiple categories. Most notably, close to 70% of our doctors shared that they feel valued and recognised in the roles, which has resulted in increased participation and engagement in shaping our service development and delivery decisions.

Main duties of the job

This is a 10 PA plus 0.5 PA and 3% Category A availability supplement for on-call post. Part time or job-share applications are welcome.

Successful applicants must have MRCPsych or equivalent and be on, or within six months of inclusion on, the Specialist Register and be fully registered with the GMC, as well as Approved Clinician and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act.

About us

We are a leading provider of adult mental health and learning disability services in Kent and Medway, as well as specialist services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. Each year we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 people in the community.

Our mission is to provide 'brilliant care through brilliant people.'

Join our enthusiastic workforce of over 3,700 staff from 66 nationalities, who are passionate about delivering exceptional care to an increasingly diverse range of communities across rural and urban areas.

We have a strong research ethos with 22 portfolio studies, covering a range of mental health areas, which have the potential to transform healthcare.

In February 2022, we retained our good overall rating from the Care Quality Commission, with an outstanding rating for effectiveness and caring.

We are known for our partnership working, being an integral part of the Kent and Medway Integrated Care System, and for our commitment to involving service users and their families in our decision-making processes. We are also linked with Kent and Medway Medical School (KMMS), which opened in 2020, and several universities within London and the South East.

We value diversity and inclusivity, with supportive networks for various groups, including faith, disability, LGBTQ+, and black, Asian, and minority ethnics.

Your mental and physical well-being is a priority, and we offer support to ensure you take care of yourself and your family.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Kent is known as the 'Garden of England' and offers a high quality of life. It boasts excellent facilities for outdoor activities, beautiful coastlines, parks, and historic sites. You'll find diverse cultural, dining, and shopping options. The region also has outstanding transportation links to London and continental Europe.

Most of our sites are commutable via the M25, M2 and M20 motorways and have good public transport links.

For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Please note that all interviews will be conducted via video link using Life Size. Interview date to be confirmed.

Please note that you will be required to submit an application form for each post you are interested in applying for.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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 & EXPERIENCE
Essential
Excellent knowledge in specialty 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 post within NHS or comparable service ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING
Essential
Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Ability to work in and lead team 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 Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement 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

Eureka Place

Eureka Business park,

Ashford

TN25 4BY

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