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About the Role From spring 2026, our services will extend to include children and young people's mental health services and all-age eating disorder services within the Trust. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our dedicated Tunbridge Wells CAMHS team from 1st April 2026.The Tunbridge Wells CAMHS Community team provides a service to children and young people (under the age of 18 years) living in Tunbridge Wells. Tunbridge Wells has a CYP population of 27 910. The team is a generic Tier 3 CAMHS team who undertake assessment and treatment of a range of disorders in children and young people including ADHD, ASD, Mood disorders, Psychosis, PTSD, Anxiety disorders, emerging personality disorders and challenging behaviour. We have specialist teams within Kent for the treatment of eating disorders and moderate to profound learning disability. The services run a pathway model with clear treatment pathways for Mood & Anxiety, Conduct & Behaviour, Neurodevelopmental cases and Complex cases. We are able to offer a range of evidence-based treatments including CBT, DBT, Family therapy, NVR and Child psychotherapy.Successful applicants will ideally have MRCPsych or equivalent and be on, or within six months of inclusion on, the Specialist Register. You will be fully registered with the GMC, have Approved Clinician status and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act (or have eligibility for it and be able to achieve this on appointment).Main DutiesTo act as an autonomous, registered practitioner who is legally and professionally accountable for own unsupervised actions guided by the professional code of conduct and Trust guidelines and protocols.The post holder will have full registration with a licence to practice on the General Medical Council (GMC).Further professional knowledge will have been gained through accredited courses, workshops, study, and in‑house training programmes.To be responsible, and accountable, for service delivery to clients/patients.To be able to assess and develop care plans to meet the complex needs of patients with a variety of conditions. This includes chronic, acute, and palliative care within own competencies, recognising own limitations and seeking advice when necessary. This will include continuously evaluating and acting on outcomes.To be able to initiate referrals to other health professional specialist services and agencies.To provide patients and relatives with information and education thus ensuring they have meaningful choices that promote dignity, independence, and quality of life.To ensure practice is supported by research, evidence-based practice, literature, and peer review.BenefitsA Recruitment Bonus of £15,000*Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000*Easy access to in‑house research team and academic opportunities through Kent's own Medical SchoolGenerous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the NHS pension schemeHoliday of a Lifetime Scheme - bank your annual leave to save up for that all‑important extended breakFlexible working – just ask and we will try to helpExcellent 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 interestFree access to an independent counseling serviceBlue Light Card – a discount service for the NHSCar lease schemeA 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@Person Specification Training, Qualifications and Registration – EssentialMB BS or equivalent medical qualificationFully registered with the GMC with a Licence to PractiseOn the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of completing CCST in Child and Adolescent PsychiatryApproved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentApproved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentDesirableQualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or managementMRCPsychAdditional clinical qualificationsIn good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practiceClinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience – EssentialExcellent knowledge in specialtyExcellent clinical skills using the bio‑psycho‑social perspective and wide medical knowledgeExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishAble to manage clinical complexity and uncertaintyMakes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of othersAble to meet duties under MHA and MCAMastery in the management of a broad range of mental disorders in children, including neurodevelopmental disordersExperience in managing patients from different cultural backgrounds. Working with interpreters and translatorsDesirableWide range of specialist and sub‑specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable servicePractical experience in a short‑term psychological therapyAcademic Skills and Lifelong Learning – EssentialAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and trainingAbility to work in and lead teamDemonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvementParticipated in continuous professional developmentParticipated in research or service evaluationAble to use and appraise clinical evidenceHas actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmesDesirableAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this postReflected on purpose of CPD undertakenExperienced in clinical research and /or service evaluationEvidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publicationsHas led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patientsTransport – EssentialHolds and will use a valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternativeEmployer Details Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust Highlands House Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2JN#J-18808-Ljbffr