Consultant Psychiatrist – Thanet Community

Overview

In this role you will provide care and leadership within the Thanet Community Mental Health Team, focusing on secondary care assessments and treatment. You will work closely with cross-disciplinary teams to improve community mental health outcomes and drive service development. You will supervise junior medical staff, contribute to planning, and participate in the Trust’s CPD and academic activities. The position offers opportunities to influence care pathways across hospital and community settings and to engage in education and research. You will join a mission-driven service committed to helping communities live well.

Pay / Benefits

• Recruitment bonus of £20,000
• Relocation support up to £8,000
• NHS pension scheme
• Flexible working
• Learning and development opportunities
• Independent counselling service

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment and treatment of mental health conditions within secondary services
• Manage, appraise, and supervise junior medical staff per policy and Modernising Medical Careers guidance
• Participate in service and business planning for the locality and wider mental health services
• Collaborate with local managers and colleagues to ensure efficient service operation
• Undertake administrative duties related to patient care
• Attend and contribute to the Trust’s academic programme including CPD lectures and seminars

Key requirements

• MRCPsych or equivalent and on Specialist Register within six months (or within six months of CCT)
• Fully GMC registered with licence to practise
• Approved Clinician status or ability to achieve within 3 months
• Approved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 months
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification (essential)

• Excellent communication (verbal and written)
• Strong team leadership and collaborative working
• Ability to manage complexity and uncertainty
• MRCPsych
• Knowledge of MHA and MCA duties
• Bio-psycho-social clinical approach

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