The post is for Forensic Psychiatry, based at Littlebrook Hospital, Dartford.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician for up to 15 patients in the Allington Centre and provide psychiatric care during their admission including 6 monthly CPA reviews.

The post holder will be involved in the assessment of suitability for admission to the low secure services in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team. It is anticipated that referrals will arise from the Adult Services including referrals from the Criminal Justice Services, PICU and from other Gatekeeping assessments that arise as directed by the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Provider Collaborative.

Patients discharged from the service will require follow-up from their local community Mental Health teams or Forensic Outreach and Liaison Service team and there will need to be liaison with these teams to achieve this aim.

Main duties of the job

• The Appointee will be responsible for leading a multidisciplinary team in the care and treatment of a full caseload of 15 inpatients, restricted and non-restricted.
• The Appointee will act as a Responsible Clinician within a multidisciplinary team.
• As part of the multi-disciplinary team, they will take part in assessments of new referrals, pre-admission planning, management of inpatients and discharge planning.
• The post will require liaison with other agencies, including the Ministry of Justice, police, probation, social care and other mental health services.
• Yearly appraisal assessments and job planning reviews will be undertaken by the consultant for the low secure service who will in turn be responsible to the Clinical Lead for Low Secure Services and ultimately the head of Psychiatry,

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 description
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.

Our Benefits

Here are just some of our Benefits:

• A Recruitment Bonus of £15,000
• Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000
• Easy access to inhouse research team and academic opportunity through Kents 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 Recruitment Bonus and/or Relocation Allowance, then please contact our Medical Staffing Team:kmpt.medical-recruitment@nhs.net

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Additional clinical qualifications

Eligibility
Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Transport
Essential

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

Clinical skills, knowledge and experience
Essential

• Excellent knowledge in forensic specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning
Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Participated in research or service evaluation.
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

Employer details
Employer name

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Address

Allington Centre, Low Secure Service, Bow Arrow Lane, Dartford

Dartford

DA2 6PB


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