Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry (HTT & RRT) | Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

Posting date11 November 2024

Closing date11/12/2024 13:31:18

Salary£59,175 - £95,400 per annum pro rata for the duration of the contract

LocationGillingham, ME7 5NY

CompanyKent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

Job typePermanent

HoursFull Time

Reference15565164

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We believe in changing lives through giving excellent care that improves people’s mental health and now is a great time to be part of the KMPT family.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialty Doctor to join our Home treatment and Rapid Response Team (HTT/RRT).

This is a 10 PA post however the Trust would welcome a discussion with individuals looking for a more flexible working pattern to support work-life balance.

Applicants must have full registration with the GMC including licence to practice.

MHA Section 12(2) Approval holders will contribute to a middle-tier non-residential on call rota. Specialty doctors who do not hold Section 12 (2) Approval are expected to work towards this and will be supported to do so.
• This is a 10 PA per working week within the North Kent Directorate , providing senior medical input to the Home treatment and Rapid Response Team (HTT/RRT, including providing initial assessment, offering follow up reviews for patients requiring short-term input from the team and CPA Reviews for patients with long-term needs on the Enhanced CPA Pathway.
• The post holder will have a joint caseload with other clinicians in the team. They will be expected to work with other clinicians in keeping with the trust Lone Working Policy.

Please note that all interviews will be conducted via video link using Microsoft Teams.

Please note that you will be required to submit an application form for each post you are interested in applying for.

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 providingbrilliant care through brilliant people.

For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Part time or job-share applications are welcome.

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 Kent’s 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


This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

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