Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry- Medway CRHT (HTT & RRT)

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

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

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 responsibilities

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

Person Specification Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCPsych OR a specialist qualification from an EU country that complies with EU directive 2005/36/EU.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• 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

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

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• 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.
• Postgraduate experience in specialty.

Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning

• Participated in continuous professional development.
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
• Has actively participated in clinical audit.
• Able to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken.
• Participated in research or service evaluation.

Professional and Personal Qualities

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

Leadership

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

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.

Address

Disablement Services Centre, Medway Maritime Hospital,

Head of Psychiatry- North Kent Directorate