Unleash Your Expertise in Liaison Psychiatry: This is your chance to make a real difference to the lives of others, while propelling your career to new heights
As a SAS Psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry based at Tunbridge Wells Hospital in Kent, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality clinical service and actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital trust providing a full range of general hospital services to around 500,000 people living in the South of West Kent and parts of North East Sussex. The Liaison Psychiatry Service provides a single point of contact for the mental health needs of patients attending the Emergency Department or admitted to the general hospital.
In this role, you will be working jointly with Consultant Liaison Psychiatrists and WITH SUPPORT share operational and clinical leadership of the team to ensure that the sites are suitably covered.
Successful applicants will be fully registered with the GMC, and either have or be working towards S12 approval under the Mental Health Act.
Main duties of the job
To provide psychiatric care to patients referred to the Liaison Psychiatry Service
To provide professional leadership including clinical leadership to the Liaison Multidisciplinary Team
To ensure effective liaison occurs between mental health services and the acute hospital, and also with other agencies in the voluntary and statutory sectors as appropriate
About us
We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS 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. 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.
Here are just some of our Benefits:
Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000
Easy access to in‑house 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: kmmh.medical-recruitment@nhs.net
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.
ELIGIBILITY
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- 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 & 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 & LIFELONG LEARNING
- Participated in continuous professional development.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit.
- Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken.
- Participated in research or service evaluation.
- Able to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
PROFESSIONAL & 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.
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