Consultant Psychiatrist - Thanet Community Older People

at  Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

As a Consultant Psychiatrist within our team, you will be at the forefront of providing essential mental health and learning disability services to a diverse population of 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway. This role offers a unique chance to have a meaningful impact on the lives of the individuals under our care, while also providing a fulfilling career with exceptional opportunities for professional growth.
At KMPT, we place a strong emphasis on fostering medical leadership. We actively promote, recognize, and highly value the leadership capabilities of all our medical staff. We provide doctors at every level with the opportunity to engage in leadership development and pursue growth opportunities tailored to their specific areas of interest.
Our dedication to medical leadership is evident in the outstanding results of last year’s staff survey, where our responses surpassed the national average across multiple categories. Of particular note is the fact that nearly 70% of our doctors expressed feeling valued and appreciated in their roles, resulting in increased participation and engagement in shaping our service development and delivery decisions.
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.
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 or search ‘ KMPT Careers Job ref: 380-MED-24-050-PERM’ . 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.
For immediate consideration, please email your CV to tracey.durling@nhs.net
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