Overview

As a Consultant Psychiatrist you will join the Thanet Community Mental Health Team which has a dedicated Duty team, assessment and CAPA assessment team. There is a robust system of medical support to the team and to ensure medical leadership. The Trust regards this as an opportune moment to develop the functioning of the team. The service covers the eastern area of the town, an area of particular social deprivation with considerable drug and alcohol-related difficulties in the local population. You will carry no responsibility for inpatients. You will learn to interact with other specialties such as the Mother and Infant Mental Health team and Neuropsychiatry. 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 jobTo conduct assessment and treatment of mental health conditions who are under the secondary mental health services.To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust\''s personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers.To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health.To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.Working for KMPT

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. We offer exceptional professional development opportunities, allowing you to hone your skills while enjoying the high quality of life in the Garden of England. You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues who are committed to providing brilliant care through brilliant people.Details regarding recruitment bonuses, relocation, and benefits are available through the Medical Staffing Team. The attached job description and person specification provide the main duties and required qualifications. Part time or job-share applications are welcome. For immediate consideration, please email your CV to Apply.Person specification

Training, Qualifications and RegistrationMBBS or equivalent medical qualification.Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.On the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentApproved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointmentDesirable criteriaQualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.MRCPsychAdditional clinical qualifications.In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practiceTransportHolds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.Clinical Skills, Knowledge and ExperienceExcellent knowledge in specialtyExcellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledgeExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishAble to manage clinical complexity and uncertaintyMakes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of othersAble to meet duties under MHA and MCAAcademic Skills and Lifelong LearningAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and trainingAbility to work in and lead teamDemonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement.Participated in continuous professional developmentParticipated in research or service evaluation.Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmesConsent to receive job alert emails may be included in the application process. Read our privacy policy for more details.

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