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We are seeking a dedicated Speciality doctor in Psychiatry to join our friendly and supportive team here in the East Kent Liaison Psychiatry Service! As a Doctor in Liaison Psychiatry, you will be involved in delivering a high-quality clinical service to patients presenting with mental health problems to the A& e department and wards of the general hospital. You will see patients aged over 18 attending with a diverse variety of clinical presentations. East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is a large provider of acute and specialist services that serves a population of over 750,000 across Dover, Canterbury, Thanet, Shepway and Ashford. You will be working at one of the two main hospitals - William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, or Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital in Margate. You will work collaboratively with a team of professionals who work as a single point of contact for the mental health needs of patients attending the Emergency Department or admitted to the hospital. Successful applicants should preferably have four years of experience as a qualified doctor, with two years in Psychiatric roles. Contact us if you are unsure whether your experience would qualify. You will be fully registered with the GMC, and preferably be approved under S12(2) under the Mental Health Act (or be working towards this in your PDP). Main duties of the job 1. To provide psychiatric care to patients referred to the Liaison Psychiatry Service. 2. To provide medical input to the Multidisciplinary Liaison Team. 3. Availability to act as Section 12(2) approved doctor for the purpose of Mental Health Act assessments - where approved. If not approved then to work towards Section 12(2) approval. 4. 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. 5. To help deliver a programme of training and education for acute hospital staff and mental health staff.

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
• MRCPsych OR a specialist qualification from an EU country that complies with EU directive 2005/36/EU.
ELIGIBILITY Essential
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
Desirable
• 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, Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative, 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
Desirable
• Postgraduate experience in specialty
ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING Essential
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
• Has actively participated in clinical audit
Desirable
• Able to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
• Participated in research or service evaluation
PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL QUALITIES Essential
• 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.
Desirable
• Manages own time, workload and prioritises work
• Able to use electronic records and use IT for email, internet and office software
LEADERSHIP Essential
• Reflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback.
Desirable
• 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.
  
  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.


• 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.