Job Summary
Trust Grade ST3-ST7 Trainee Doctor

A full-time post (40 Hours) is available, however the role is available part-time 3 days per week depending on the successful candidate's preference. The post is a 12-month fixed term from 05/08/2026. Please note that the start date is subject to the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks.

The post holder will be expected to attend various locations in Kent for meetings, teaching sessions and events but the base of the post can be flexible to suit the appointed candidate.

This post is designed to support Resident Doctors who wish to make a commitment to wellbeing in the medical workforce as part of their career. The 12-month post, based at Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, is aimed at those who wish to build on their personal experiences, promote an organisational working culture that promotes kindness and enables employees to flourish and succeed, undertake training to develop learning and put this into practice.

The post holder will have a designated educational mentor who will oversee their development as an educator during the placement and co-ordinate opportunities for personal development. A customised programme of training and educational experience will be designed around the needs of the individual. This will be achieved through the work-based project(s) and a bespoke development programme.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the Medical Education team and will carry out various projects/roles to support the wellbeing of our doctors. The role may include:

• Working collaboratively across the trust to develop and deliver wellbeing initiatives
• Participation in appropriate professional development
• Develop, Deliver and Evaluate through Research, Simulation and Training for psychiatrists
• Leading work to improve doctor experience and well-being
• Leading or participating in work to support differential attainment
• Participating in LFGs and other key forums to champion the rollout of initiatives and gather feedback and understanding of current issues.
• Organising and co-ordinating meetings.
• Co-ordinating senior and junior leadership projects

A minimum of three days non-clinical (60% full time) for fellowship work - leading specified project work, including attendance on identified training course, Learning Network attendance and personal study.

Clinical duties
Within the Medical Education department, the candidate will be part of an enthusiastic and dynamic multi-professional team including Consultants, trainees and other clinicians. There can be exposure to Older and General Adult patients and Psychiatric Inpatient wards.

Specialist clinics can be accommodated depending on the candidate's requirements.
Contribution to an out-of-hours tier 2 on-call rota will be expected for section 12 approved doctors.

About us
We 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.

Details
Date posted: 03 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 to £76,582 a year per annum (dependant on experience) plus on-call enhancements
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 380-MED-26-027
Job locations: Kent, ME16 9PH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
This Medical Wellbeing Fellowship Post is being hosted by Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. The fellowship role is a position that has been created as a project to improve wellbeing amongst Psychiatry Doctors. This project will lead to a significant enhancement of the Workforce culture, to help deliver the objectives of the NHS People's Plan and contribute to improved patient outcomes.

Please refer to the attached full Job Description.

Person Specification
Skills
Essential

• Computer literacy and keyboard skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience in delivery of teaching and education.
• Project management skills - experience of participating in or leading projects

Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration with General Medical Council
• Appropriate professional postgraduate qualification e.g. MRCPsych

Desirable

• Additional relevant degree (intercalated, master's or doctorate)
• Distinctions/Honours/Prizes

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Interest in learning, development, and service improvement.
• Commitment to continuing personal development

Desirable

• Academic excellence

Experience/Achievements
Essential

• At least 12 months working in the NHS
• Audit experience
• Experience of Quality Improvement projects

Desirable

• Peer reviewed publications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Address: Kent, ME16 9PH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Director of Medical Education, Rachel Daly, rachel.daly5@nhs.net, 01322622222