Consultant Psychiatrist - Thanet Community Older People

Job Summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

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.

Details

Date posted

19 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

380-MED-24-050-PERM-E

Job locations

The Elmstone Unit

164 Ramsgate Road

Margate

CT9 4BF

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 £15,000

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 Recruitment Bonus and/or Relocation Allowance, then please contact our Medical Staffing Team:

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 £15,000

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 Recruitment Bonus and/or Relocation Allowance, then please contact our Medical Staffing Team:

Person Specification

Essential

Training, Qualifications and Registration

MB BS or equivalent medical qualificationFully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointmentOn the GMC Specialist Register OR within six monthsApproved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentApproved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable

Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.MRCPsychAdditional clinical qualificationsIn good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Transport

Essential

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

Essential

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Excellent 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 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 trainingAbility to work in and lead teamDemonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvementParticipated in continuous professional developmentParticipated in research or service evaluationAble to use and appraise clinical evidenceHas actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes

Desirable

Able 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 evaluationEvidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publicationsHas led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

Person Specification

Essential

Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and trainingAbility to work in and lead teamDemonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvementParticipated in continuous professional developmentParticipated in research or service evaluationAble to use and appraise clinical evidenceHas actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes

Desirable

Able 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 evaluationEvidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publicationsHas led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

Address

The Elmstone Unit

164 Ramsgate Road

Margate

CT9 4BF

Employer''s website

https://www.kmpt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

Address

The Elmstone Unit

164 Ramsgate Road

Margate

CT9 4BF

Employer''s website

https://www.kmpt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new ..... full job details .....