Consultant Psychiatrist - Thanet Community

Job summaryAs a Consultant Psychiatrist you will join the Thanet Community Mental Health Team which has a dedicated Duty team, assessment and CAPA assessment team. There is a robust system of medical support to the team and to ensure medical leadership.The Trust regards this as an opportune moment to develop the functioning of the team. The service covers the eastern area of the town, an area of particular social deprivation with considerable drug and alcohol-related difficulties in the local population. You will carry no responsibility for inpatients.You will learn to interact with other specialties such as the Mother and Infant Mental Health team and Neuropsychiatry.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 jobTo conduct assessment and treatment of mental health conditions who are under the secondary mental health services.To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust's personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers.To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health.To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.About usWe are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD.Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve.Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident.Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's working well together.DetailsDate posted23 June 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number380-MED-24-018-PERM-LJob locationsThe Beacon Community Mental Health CentreManston RoadRamsgateCT12 6NTUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilities*PLEASE NOTE: this job description is currently pending approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists*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 BenefitsHere are just some of our Benefits:This post attracts a newly enhanced recruitment bonus of 20,000*Financial support for relocation of up to 8,000*Easy access to inhouse research team and academic opportunity through Kents own Medical schoolGenerous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension schemeHoliday of a Lifetime Scheme Bank your annual leave to save up for that all important extended breakFlexible working - just ask and we will try to helpExcellent 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 interestFree access to an independent counselling serviceBlue Light Card - A discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discountsCar lease schemeA variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMMH 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: [email protected] Job description Job responsibilities*PLEASE NOTE: this job description is currently pending approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists*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 BenefitsHere are just some of our Benefits:This post attracts a newly enhanced recruitment bonus of 20,000*Financial support for relocation of up to 8,000*Easy access to inhouse research team and academic opportunity through Kents own Medical schoolGenerous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension schemeHoliday of a Lifetime Scheme Bank your annual leave to save up for that all important extended breakFlexible working - just ask and we will try to helpExcellent 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 interestFree access to an independent counselling serviceBlue Light Card - A discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discountsCar lease schemeA variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMMH 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: [email protected] Specification Training, Qualifications and Registration EssentialMBBS or equivalent medical qualification.Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.On the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of completing CCT in Adult psychiatry)Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentApproved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointmentDesirableQualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.MRCPsychAdditional clinical qualifications.In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Transport EssentialHolds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience EssentialExcellent knowledge in specialtyExcellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledgeExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishAble to manage clinical complexity and uncertaintyMakes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of othersAble to meet duties under MHA and MCADesirableWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning EssentialAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and trainingAbility to work in and lead teamDemonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.Participated in continuous professional developmentParticipated in research or service evaluation.Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmesDesirableAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this postReflected on purpose of CPD undertakenExperienced 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 Person Specification Training, Qualifications and Registration EssentialMBBS or equivalent medical qualification.Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.On the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of completing CCT in Adult psychiatry)Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentApproved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointmentDesirableQualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.MRCPsychAdditional clinical qualifications.In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Transport EssentialHolds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience EssentialExcellent knowledge in specialtyExcellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledgeExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishAble to manage clinical complexity and uncertaintyMakes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of othersAble to meet duties under MHA and MCADesirableWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning EssentialAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and trainingAbility to work in and lead teamDemonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.Participated in continuous professional developmentParticipated in research or service evaluation.Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmesDesirableAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this postReflected on purpose of CPD undertakenExperienced 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 patientsDisclosure 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameKent and Medway Mental Health NHS TrustAddressThe Beacon Community Mental Health CentreManston RoadRamsgateCT12 6NTUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameKent and Medway Mental Health NHS TrustAddressThe Beacon Community Mental Health CentreManston RoadRamsgateCT12 6NTUnited KingdomEmployer's website