Job summary
YOU'RE BRILLIANT and we want you on OUR team
It's time for a new challenge with KMPT in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with tremendous quality of life. Within KMPT we have a network of approximately 150 members of medical staff, not including our range of foundation doctors, GP trainees, core trainees and higher trainees.
There are exciting times ahead with the Kent and Medway Medical School now open, a collaboration between Canterbury Christ Church University and the University of Kent with KMPT as one of the NHS partners, inspiring the next generation of medical professionals.
We are also at the forefront of partnership working - an integral part of the Integrated Care System - looking at sustainable health and social care and ensuring the individual is at the centre of everything.
Indulge your passion for research with our internationally known and enthusiastic team, who are involved in a whole host of national and home-grown studies that have the potential to shape future healthcare. You will be very welcome.
Main duties of the job
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.
As well as a new hire bonus (£15,000*) and financial support for relocation (up to £8,000*), we want to understand what flexibility means to you. Is it a nine-day fortnight or condensed hours? Do you have caring responsibilities? Is there a certain day you cannot work for personal reasons? Talk to us.
*Subject to conditions
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.
Please note that all interviews will be conducted via video link using Life Size. Interview date to be confirmed.
Please note that you will be required to submit an application form for each post you are interested in applying for.
About us
We areKent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability, substance misuse and specialist services across Kent and Medway, with a population of 1.8million.
The Trust (rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission regulator and Outstanding for care) has approximately 3,400 staff covering an area of 1,450 square miles.
You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues from 52 nations, rich in their diversity, talents and experience, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.
We have a team of empathetic leaders inspiring their staff in an environment where everyone is valued and plays a vital role in providing an exemplary service.
Across our communities and within inpatient settings, our workforce is enhanced and strengthened by dedicated peer support workers, people with lived experience, a wonderful team of volunteers and a brigade of pets astherapy support dogs.
Would you like to work flexibly? We understand that people often have various considerations outside work, either personal interests or family commitments, that they need to factor into their working life. We will support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us, and your commitments outside work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
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
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- Specialised knowledge of old age psychiatry.
- Additional clinical qualifications
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- At least 6 months experience of old age psychiatry within the last 5 years
- Completed minimum of three years full-time training in psychiatry.
- Clinical expertise in the assessment and management of risk.
- Good working knowledge of the interface between the MCA and MHA.
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
- Endorsement in Old Age Psychiatry from Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Experience of working with memory assessment service and skills in cognitive assessment
- Experience in working in other specialities
Academic
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Participated in continuous professional development o Participated in research or service evaluation.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit.
Desirable
- Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
- Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
- Experienced 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- Specialised knowledge of old age psychiatry.
- Additional clinical qualifications
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- At least 6 months experience of old age psychiatry within the last 5 years
- Completed minimum of three years full-time training in psychiatry.
- Clinical expertise in the assessment and management of risk.
- Good working knowledge of the interface between the MCA and MHA.
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
- Endorsement in Old Age Psychiatry from Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Experience of working with memory assessment service and skills in cognitive assessment
- Experience in working in other specialities
Academic
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Participated in continuous professional development o Participated in research or service evaluation.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit.
Desirable
- Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
- Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
- Experienced 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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust
Address
WoodChurch Ward 164 Ramsgate Road Margate CT9 4BF
WoodChurch Ward 164 Ramsgate Road Margate CT9 4BF
Margate
CT9 4BF
Employer's website
https://www.kmpt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
