Specialty Doctor in Rehabilitation Psychiatry (North Kent & West Kent)

Job overview
The Trust is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry to join the Rehabilitation Psychiatry service in North and West Kent.
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 Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust family.
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 have the option to 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.

Main duties of the job
This is a 10 PA per working week post within the North and West Kent locality, providing senior medical input to the Rehabilitation mental health service, 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.

Working for our organisation
We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year.
Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident.
Join us - if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's doing well together.

Detailed job description and main 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:
• 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 Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust 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: kmmh.medical-recruitment@nhs.net

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable criteria

• MRCPsych OR a specialist qualification from an EU country that complies with EU directive 2005/36/EU

ELIGIBILITY

Essential criteria

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.

Desirable criteria

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practice.
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 6 months of appointment

TRANSPORT

Essential criteria

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

CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• Postgraduate experience in specialty

ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING

Essential criteria

• Participated in continuous professional development
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
• Has actively participated in clinical audit.

Desirable criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

• Manages own time, workload and prioritises work
• Able to use electronic records and use IT for email, internet and office software

LEADERSHIP

Essential criteria

• Reflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback.

Desirable criteria

• 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 psychiatrist.
• Knowledge of structure and management of the NHS and the Trust.

Important Information:
In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, it may be necessary to bring the closing date forward. Please submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Due to the high volume of applications received, it is not possible to respond individually to your application. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the vacancy closing, please assume