Consultant Psychiatrist - Medway Community Mental Health Team
| Posting date: | 24 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £93,666 - £126,281 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2024 |
| Location: | Gillingham, ME7 1AL |
| Company: | Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6115378/380-MED-19-001-PERM |
Summary
A Vacancy at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust.
Are you seeking a career where your impact truly matters? Do you want to have access to research opportunities and Medical school?
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’.
In this role you will provide clinical leadership within the Medway Community Mental Health Team and be actively involved in strengthening relationships with external agencies including the local Clinical Commissioning Groups.
Join our dynamic team of passionate mental health professionals and take the lead in shaping the future of care for the Medway community.
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 £15,000 and 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.
• To deliver a quality clinical service and be actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services
• To provide medical input as required to patients under care of the Community Mental Health Team and attend CPAs and provide urgent assessment/advice as required
• To lead regularly on screening of new referrals to the team and assessment of new referrals
• To visit patients at home as requested by the CMHT or General Practitioners and be available to see patients elsewhere in the community, for example in police stations
• To attend Trust meetings including Strategic Development Meetings, Clinical Governance Meetings within the Service Line and other meetings as requested
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability, substance misuse and specialist services across Kent and Medway, with a population of 1.8 million. 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.'
Here are just some of our Benefits:
• A Recruitment Bonus of £15,000 and financial support for relocation of up to £8,000*
• Easy access to inhouse research team and academic opportunity through Kent’s own Medical school
• Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme
• 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
It is envisaged that the post holder will work 10 programmed activities (PA) over 5 days. The postholder will join the Consultant on-call rota. This is currently remunerated with 3% Category A supplement and 0.5 PA in addition to 10 PA sessions. Part time or job-share applications are welcome.
For 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.
This advert closes on Monday 29 Apr 2024
Are you seeking a career where your impact truly matters? Do you want to have access to research opportunities and Medical school?
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’.
In this role you will provide clinical leadership within the Medway Community Mental Health Team and be actively involved in strengthening relationships with external agencies including the local Clinical Commissioning Groups.
Join our dynamic team of passionate mental health professionals and take the lead in shaping the future of care for the Medway community.
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 £15,000 and 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.
• To deliver a quality clinical service and be actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services
• To provide medical input as required to patients under care of the Community Mental Health Team and attend CPAs and provide urgent assessment/advice as required
• To lead regularly on screening of new referrals to the team and assessment of new referrals
• To visit patients at home as requested by the CMHT or General Practitioners and be available to see patients elsewhere in the community, for example in police stations
• To attend Trust meetings including Strategic Development Meetings, Clinical Governance Meetings within the Service Line and other meetings as requested
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability, substance misuse and specialist services across Kent and Medway, with a population of 1.8 million. 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.'
Here are just some of our Benefits:
• A Recruitment Bonus of £15,000 and financial support for relocation of up to £8,000*
• Easy access to inhouse research team and academic opportunity through Kent’s own Medical school
• Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme
• 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
It is envisaged that the post holder will work 10 programmed activities (PA) over 5 days. The postholder will join the Consultant on-call rota. This is currently remunerated with 3% Category A supplement and 0.5 PA in addition to 10 PA sessions. Part time or job-share applications are welcome.
For 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.
This advert closes on Monday 29 Apr 2024
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