Job summary
Are you looking for a new exciting, opportunity?
We are seeking a dedicated Specialty Doctor to join our innovative Rehabilitation team in Canterbury.
This 6 PA role will involve working alongside 1 Consultant Psychiatrist to provide care for those whose long-term complex needs cannot be met by a general adult mental health service.
Main duties of the job
- To provide psychiatric care to patients referred to the Rehabilitation Service
- To ensure effective liaison occurs between mental health services and the acute hospital, and also with other agencies in the voluntary and statutory sectors as appropriate.
- To help deliver a programme of training and education for acute hospital staff and mental health staff
- The post holder will either be Section 12(2) approved or expected to actively work toward approval and include it in their PDP. As a section 12(2) approved doctor, the post holder will carry out assessments and provide medical recommendations under the Mental Health Act as and when required, and attend Mental Health Tribunal and Manager's meetings.
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
Our Benefits
Here are just some of our Benefits:
- Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000*
- 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 Relocation Allowance, then please contact our Medical Staffing Team:kmpt.medical-recruitment@nhs.net
*Please note this job description is pending approval from the Royal College of Psychiatry*
For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Please call Catharine Blackman on 01622 724133 or email catharine.blackman@nhs.net to make an appointment to speak to Chief Medical Officer-Dr Afifa Qazi or Deputy Chief Medical Officer (Workforce)-Dr Mohan Bhat.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our Benefits
Here are just some of our Benefits:
- Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000*
- 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 Relocation Allowance, then please contact our Medical Staffing Team:kmpt.medical-recruitment@nhs.net
*Please note this job description is pending approval from the Royal College of Psychiatry*
For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Please call Catharine Blackman on 01622 724133 or email catharine.blackman@nhs.net to make an appointment to speak to Chief Medical Officer-Dr Afifa Qazi or Deputy Chief Medical Officer (Workforce)-Dr Mohan Bhat.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MRCPsych OR a specialist qualification from an EU country that complies with EU directive 2005/36/EU.
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 6 months of appointment
Transport
Essential
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years postgraduate experience, including at least 2 years in core psychiatry training programme
- Good knowledge in specialty
- Good clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Good oral and written communication skills in English
Desirable
- Postgraduate experience in specialty
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
Essential
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- Has actively participated in clinical audit
Desirable
- Able to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training
- Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
- Participated in research or service evaluation
Professional & Personal Qualities
Essential
- Shows empathy and sensitivity
- Copes under pressure
- Works co-operatively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of annual appraisal and commitment to appraisal and revalidation
Desirable
- Manages own time, workload and prioritises work
- Able to use electronic records and use IT for email, internet and office software
Leadership
Essential
- Reflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback
Desirable
- Shows commitment to quality through knowledge of quality improvement and lean thinking methodology OR able to achieve within one year of appointment
- Able to deputise for consultant psychiatrists
- Knowledge of structure and management of the NHS and the Trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MRCPsych OR a specialist qualification from an EU country that complies with EU directive 2005/36/EU.
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 6 months of appointment
Transport
Essential
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years postgraduate experience, including at least 2 years in core psychiatry training programme
- Good knowledge in specialty
- Good clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Good oral and written communication skills in English
Desirable
- Postgraduate experience in specialty
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
Essential
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- Has actively participated in clinical audit
Desirable
- Able to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training
- Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
- Participated in research or service evaluation
Professional & Personal Qualities
Essential
- Shows empathy and sensitivity
- Copes under pressure
- Works co-operatively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of annual appraisal and commitment to appraisal and revalidation
Desirable
- Manages own time, workload and prioritises work
- Able to use electronic records and use IT for email, internet and office software
Leadership
Essential
- Reflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback
Desirable
- Shows commitment to quality through knowledge of quality improvement and lean thinking methodology OR able to achieve within one year of appointment
- Able to deputise for consultant psychiatrists
- Knowledge of structure and management of the NHS and the Trust
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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 Check
This 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.
Applications 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).
