Consultant Psychiatrist - Deal Community | Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Job Overview

Are you passionate about making a real impact on the lives of people with mental health needs? As a Consultant Psychiatrist at Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, you'll lead a collaborative team and provide high-quality care to the vibrant communities of Deal and its surrounding villages.

Please note, we also have vacancies based in Dover and Folkestone. Please apply for each vacancy you are interested in.

Responsibilities

• To provide clinical leadership within the South Kent Coastal Community Mental Health Team alongside two other Consultant colleagues.
• To provide medical input as required to patients under care of the Community Mental Health Team.
• To be actively involved in strengthening relationships with external agencies including the local CCG.
• To take an active leadership role in screen­ing of referrals as well as assessment of new referrals jointly with other team members.

Qualifications and Requirements

Successful applicants will ideally have MRCPsych or equivalent and be on, or within six months of inclusion on, the Specialist Register. You will be fully registered with the GMC, and have Approved Clinician status and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act (or achieve this within 3 months of appointment).

Benefits

• This post attracts a newly enhanced recruitment bonus of £20,000.
• 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 KMMH values and promote equality and diversity.

Part time or job-share applications are welcome.

PLEASE NOTE: this job description is currently pending approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists

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.

*If you would like further information, or to know the full terms of the Recruitment Bonus and/or Relocation Allowance, then please contact our Medical Staffing Team: kmmh.medical-recruitment@nhs.net*

This advert closes on Sunday 12 Apr 2026

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