An opportunity for an experienced General Adult Psychiatrist to work for an established NHS Trust that provides brilliant care for their patients through their brilliant people. This NHS Trust has been rated "outstanding" for caring, and "good" overall by the CQC. The NHS Trust values their workforce and offers a range of ongoing benefits - from an active health and wellbeing programme to regular recognition events, and many more!
This is a great opportunity for overseas Consultants in General Adult Psychiatry who want to establish themselves in the NHS, and grow their consultant career. The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.
Specialty Doctors who are ambitious to complete CESR and work towards becoming a consultant will also be supported in this role. Section 12 and AC will also be supported.
WHAT IS THE TRUST LIKE?
The NHS Trust provides mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county. The Trust is rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care, and currently has 3,300 staff working across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles. The NHS Trust is commissioned to provide secondary mental health services across their area, both in community and within inpatient settings.
The NHS Trust has a team of empathetic leaders inspiring their staff in an environment where everyone is valued and plays a vital role in providing an exemplary service. Across their communities and within inpatient settings, their workforce is enhanced and strengthened by peer support workers, a brigade of PAT dogs and their wonderful team of volunteers. The KMPT's aim is to deliver quality services through working in partnership, creating a dynamic system of care so people receive the right help at the right time in the right setting with the right outcome.
Anyone would be lucky to be joining a friendly, passionate colleagues from 52 nations, rich in their diversity, talents and experience, who are committed to providing excellent care to the Trust's service users and their loved ones.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The Community Mental Health Team provides a service to the adult population (18-65 years) in the town, and whose GP practice is in the nearby areas. The team provides a service to a mixed urban and rural population. Around 260,000 people live in the area covered by ICP. The Mental Illness Needs Index (MINI) is 0.885 and the MINI adjusted population of 17 and over is 182,000. The community mental health team service in the department is a Multidisciplinary team providing services for adults of working age group diagnosed with mental health disorders.
The teams consist of 3 full time consultants, each consultant providing care for each of the 3 localities. At present the team receives approximately 200 referrals a month. The case load of the Community Mental Health Team is currently 1130 patients. The majority of whom are allocated to care coordinators. The team also benefits from the support offered by psychologists and psychotherapists from Secondary Care Psychological Services (SCPTS).
The post holder will be expected to work with other clinicians in keeping with the trust Lone Working Policy. The post holder will provide medical input as required to patients under care of the Community Mental Health Team and will attend CPAs for enhanced patients and provide urgent assessment/advice as required.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
The area is a family-friendly county with first class state and independent schools and affordable housing. The average house price in the area is £360,000, so you get a lot of brick (and green space) for your buck compared to neighbouring regions. The countryside is unspoiled and attractive and there are excellent beaches within easy reach.
In addition to the ones mentioned above, the area also has breathtaking castles, cathedrals and country houses bursting with history plus the mighty Bluewater shopping centre and a plethora of further choices for retail activities. There is a wealth of activities to keep little ones occupied and then you have the 350 miles of beaches, cliffs and coves; a coastline that is both stunning and stimulating, whatever the weather is!
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
The NHS Trust believes that research and training has always led to better treatments and services to help people experiencing mental ill health. The Trust is a market leader, renowned for their ground-breaking research and the bespoke training programmes that they offer to help other healthcare providers improve the services they offer. The Trust's training programmes provide a range of learning and development opportunities to enhance the knowledge, skills and awareness of mental health practitioners in the assessment of clinical risk and the development of recovery focused mental health care.
There are exciting times ahead as the Trust's Medical School is set to open, a collaboration between two universities, inspiring the next generation of medical professionals. The NHS Trust is also at the forefront of partnership working - an integral part of the Sustainability and Transformation Partnership - looking at the way forward for sustainable health and social care.
Indulge your research passion with the Trust's enthusiastic team, who are involved in a whole host of national and home-grown studies with the potential to shape future healthcare.
Specialty Doctors who are ambitious to complete CESR and work towards becoming a consultant will also be supported in this role. Section 12 and AC will also be supported.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
Non-EEA Candidates:
UK based applicants