Consultant Psychiatrist- Acute Inpatient Psychiatry (Bluebell Ward)

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 at Bluebell Ward, St Martins Hospital, Canterbury.

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).

To provide clinical leadership within the East Kent Acute Inpatient team.

The 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.