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Consultant Psychiatrist, Female Psychiatric Intensive Care UnitThe closing date is 05 October 2025

This is an exciting opportunity available from January 2026 for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the team for the new Female PICU Ward (opening in April 2026), based at Littlestone Lodge, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6PB.

The post will be based on the inpatient female PICU ward of Littlestone Lodge. It is a 10 bedded inpatient unit located next to Littlebrook Hospital, which has four general adult inpatient wards, including a well established male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit. The wards are Amberwood, Cherrywood, Pinewood and Willow Suite Male PICU. The female PICU ward will work closely with the male PICU ward to share learning, good practices and governance.

The post holder will be responsible for medical leadership and work collaboratively with other members of the MDT to deliver quality care to patients on the ward. The office base will be within the Elizabeth Raybould Centre on the Greenacres site.

Main duties of the job

The RC is expected to attend and contribute to the acute pathway meetings.

The Post holder is expected to ensure all new admission are assessed by a senior doctor and have management plans in place within 24hrs of admission. The post holder has medical responsibility for inpatients on wards for which they are consultant.

The postholder has responsibility for patient flow on his/her ward and will take account of PICU inpatient eligibility criteria and work in close liaison with the PICU Liaison team and patient flow team with attendance at weekly local bed management meetings.

The post holder is expected to seek the views of families and carers when practicable while making decisions about patients care and discharge

The post holder will work closely with the PICU Liaison Team and supervise them in screening referrals for admission to the female PICU as well as managing their caseload of female patients with PICU needs

The post holder is expected to liaise with the Kent Forensic Services, the Prison Services and Ministry of Justice in assessment and management of patients referred and / or admitted from these services.

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

*PLEASE NOTE: this job description is currently pending approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.*

Part time or job-share applications are welcome.

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.

*If you would like further information, or to know the full terms of the Recruitment Bonus and/or Relocation Allowance, then please contact our Medical Staffing Team:kmpt.medical-recruitment@nhs.net

Person SpecificationTransport

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

Training, Qualifications and Registration

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise

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

Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management

Additional clinical qualifications.

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

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Excellent knowledge in specialty

Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

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

Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning

Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training

Ability to work in and lead team

Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and 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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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