Job Description

As a Consultant Psychiatrist in Rehabilitation Psychiatry based in East 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.
The Kent and Medway Community Rehabilitation Service provides care for those residing in Kent and Medway and will specialise in working with people whose long-term complex needs cannot be met by a general adult mental health service.
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 job

• As a clinical leader in the team in each locality the post-holder will be in overall charge of patients' care. They will delegate to other team members and seek to support the development of individual team members in the pursuit of excellent clinical care. The post-holder will have expert knowledge of options for the use of psychotropic medication and of the monitoring and treatment of physical illnesses including when to refer patients to their GPs or specialists. They will have good working knowledge of the use of MHA, MCA, safeguarding procedures and the Court of Protection.
• The clinical leader will be accessible and supportive to team members.
• As a senior member of the service, the post-holder will attend unit Business Meetings chaired by the team managers, and the Operational Meeting, chaired by the service lead. The post-holder will form effective working relationships with staff, team managers, service managers, the service lead, and the professional leads in the Rehabilitation Service.
• The post-holder will be expected to contribute to service development, including quality assurance, innovation, learning from untoward incidents, near misses, compliments and complaints. This clinical governance and quality agenda appears at the Business and Operational Meetings. The post-holder will support the process of team 'debrief' and learning after untoward incidents and complaints.

About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 xc2xa315,000
Financial support for relocation of up to xc2xa38,000
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 Specification
Training, Qualifications and Registration
Essential

• MB BS 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 appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• MRCPsych
• Additional clinical qualifications
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

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

Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning
Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & 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

Desirable

• 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

Transport
Essential

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

Employer details
Employer name
Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust
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