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Employer: Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership TrustApply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.Employer type: NHSSite: Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother HospitalTown: MargateSalary: 105,504 - 139,882 per annumSalary period: YearlyClosing: 29/06/2025 23:59Interview date: 28/07/2025NHS Medical & Dental: ConsultantThe CQC rates us as an Outstanding organisation for Caring with an overall rating of GoodKent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) offers a range of ongoing benefits to our valued workforce, including health and wellbeing programs and recognition events to support work-life balance.Would you like to work flexibly? We are a flexible working friendly organisation committed to accommodating flexible arrangements to suit your needs and those of our patients.Unleash Your Expertise in Liaison Psychiatry: This is your chance to make a real difference to the lives of others and advance your career.As a Consultant Psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry at QEQM Hospital, Margate, you will deliver high-quality clinical services and be involved in strategic team and service development.East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital services to around 500,000 residents. The Liaison Psychiatry Service offers a single contact point for mental health needs in the Emergency Department and general hospital.Main duties of the jobProvide psychiatric care to patients referred to the Liaison Psychiatry Service.Provide professional and clinical leadership to the Liaison Multidisciplinary Team.Supervise medical staff and lead the Liaison MDT.Working for our organisationJoin KMPT, serving 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway with mental health, learning disability, and specialist services. We offer professional development, collaboration with Kent and Medway Medical School, and opportunities for research and innovation.Our team is diverse, passionate, and committed to providing brilliant care through brilliant people.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesRefer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Applications for part-time or job-share roles are welcome.Benefits include:15,000 Recruitment BonusUp to 8,000 Relocation SupportResearch and academic opportunities with Kents Medical SchoolGenerous leave and NHS pension schemeHoliday Bank scheme and flexible leave optionsLearning and development opportunitiesFree counselling servicesBlue Light Card discountsCar lease schemeStaff network forums promoting equality and diversityFor more information on the recruitment bonus and relocation allowance, contact kmpt.medical-recruitment@nhs.net.Person specificationTraining, Qualifications and RegistrationMB BS or equivalentGMC registration with licence to practiseOn GMC Specialist Register or within six monthsApproved Clinician status or able to achieve within 3 monthsApproved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 monthsGood standing with GMCAdditional clinical qualifications, degrees in medical education, research, or managementTransportValid UK driving licence or alternative evidenceClinical Skills, Knowledge and ExperienceExcellent specialty knowledge and clinical skillsStrong communication skills in EnglishAbility to manage complex clinical scenarios and uncertaintyDecision-making based on evidence and experienceCompliance with MHA and MCA dutiesWide range of relevant NHS or comparable experienceAcademic Skills and Lifelong LearningAbility to teach and train at undergraduate and postgraduate levelsLeadership and team-working skillsCommitment to CPD, research, audit, and service evaluationExperience in clinical research and service improvementEvidence of achievements in education, research, awards, and publicationsTrust Values:RespectOpennessAccountabilityWorking togetherInnovationExcellenceEmployer certification / accreditation badgesMust have appropriate UK professional registration. Post subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.#J-18808-Ljbffr