Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist-West Kent FOLS
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £93,666 - £126,281 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2024 |
| Location: | Maidstone, ME16 9QQ |
| Company: | Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5386953/380-21-071-PERM |
Summary
A Vacancy at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust.
As a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist based at The Trevor Gibbens Unit in Kent, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality clinical service and actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services.
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).
• The post holder will provide clinical leadership to the forensic outreach liaison service.
• The service has a significant role in supporting Kent patients and their treating teams in developing clearly identified and safe care pathways.
• The post holder will support clinical teams and patients in secure hospitals in the discharge planning process.
• The post holder will work collaboratively with private providers, other disciplines, service user and their carers to provider expert knowledge and assessment, helping to identify appropriate clinical pathways and timely reviews. Specifically focusing on out of area beds and reduction in the lengths of stay.
• To provide input or chair the FOLS weekly case review meetings, Provider Collaborative Tracker meetings, TGU referrals and KSS referrals meetings.
• Provide risk reduction work by providing advice to other secondary care services, the probation service, MAPPA and other relevant authorities and through risk assessments, risk reviews and attendance at risk forums.
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.
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.
Part time or job-share applications are welcome.
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 Kent’s 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
This advert closes on Tuesday 7 May 2024
As a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist based at The Trevor Gibbens Unit in Kent, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality clinical service and actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services.
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).
• The post holder will provide clinical leadership to the forensic outreach liaison service.
• The service has a significant role in supporting Kent patients and their treating teams in developing clearly identified and safe care pathways.
• The post holder will support clinical teams and patients in secure hospitals in the discharge planning process.
• The post holder will work collaboratively with private providers, other disciplines, service user and their carers to provider expert knowledge and assessment, helping to identify appropriate clinical pathways and timely reviews. Specifically focusing on out of area beds and reduction in the lengths of stay.
• To provide input or chair the FOLS weekly case review meetings, Provider Collaborative Tracker meetings, TGU referrals and KSS referrals meetings.
• Provide risk reduction work by providing advice to other secondary care services, the probation service, MAPPA and other relevant authorities and through risk assessments, risk reviews and attendance at risk forums.
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.
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.
Part time or job-share applications are welcome.
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 Kent’s 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
This advert closes on Tuesday 7 May 2024
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