Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS TrustConsultant Psychiatrist - Centralised Health Based Place of SafetyThe closing date is 02 August 2026Job summaryThe CHBPoS Consultant will provide Consultant cover and clinical leadership to the CHBPoS.
Working alongside a broad range of clinical and management colleagues, the post holder will be a key link between the operational and clinical roles that sit within KMMH, as well providing leadership to a number of key external interfaces related to patient flow.
Main duties of the job- Providing Consultant cover for the patients in the CHBPoS
- Providing clinical supervision to resident doctors covering the CHBPoS during the day time.
- Advise on the policies relating to the provision of care by the place of safety service in KMMH.
- Monitor Section 136 activity in relation to demand in the new CHBPoS and consideration of necessary resources.
- Advising on how resources for the CHBPoS should be deployed to maximize quality, patient experience and flow across all areas of the care group. This includes supporting the Acute Clinical Director in cost improvement planning and quality assessing the impact of cost improvement schemes.
- Proactively ensuring that the learning from serious incidents, near misses and complaints are considered in the running of the CHBPoS
- Promoting a culture which values safety, effectiveness and automatic patient / carer engagement, which includes openness and responsibilities under the duty of candour.
About usWe are
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD.
Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve.
Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident.
Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's working well together.
DetailsDate posted: 06 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year, pro rata per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 380-MED-26-020-PERM-A
Job locations: Priority House, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9PH, United Kingdom
Job descriptionFor 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.
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: kmmh.medical.staffing@nhs.net
Job descriptionFor 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.
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: kmmh.medical.staffing@nhs.net
Person SpecificationTraining, Qualifications and RegistrationEssential- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
- 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- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych
- Additional clinical qualifications
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Clinical Skills, Knowledge and ExperienceEssential- Excellent knowledge in 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
Person SpecificationTraining, Qualifications and RegistrationEssential- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
- 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- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych
- Additional clinical qualifications
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Clinical Skills, Knowledge and ExperienceEssential- Excellent knowledge in 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
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Address: Priority House, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9PH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer name: Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Address: Priority House, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9PH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Interim Head of Psychiatry - Acute directorate
Dr Shantala Satisha
shantala.satisha@nhs.net
07584901947
DetailsDate posted: 06 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year, pro rata per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 380-MED-26-020-PERM-A
Job locations: Priority House, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9PH, United Kingdom
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