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Specialty Doctor - Female Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit
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Main area Psychiatry Grade Psychiatry Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (Tier 2 on-call optional) Job ref 380-MED-25-040-PERM-A
Employer Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Littlestone Lodge Town Dartford Salary £61,542 - £99,216 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 23/10/2025 23:59
Specialty Doctor - Female Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) offer a range of ongoing benefits to our valued workforce. From an active health and wellbeing programme to regular recognition events, we work hard to provide varied benefits that make a difference to your work-life balance. Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. This is an exciting opportunity,
available from February 2026 , for a Specialty Doctor to join the team on the new Female PICU Ward (opening in April 2026), based at Littlestone Lodge, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6PB The post will be based on the inpatient female PICU ward of Littlestone Lodge. It is a 10 bedded inpatient unit located next to Littlebrook Hospital, which has four general adult inpatient wards, including a well-established male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit. The wards are Amberwood, Cherrywood, Pinewood and Willow Suite Male PICU. The female PICU ward will work closely with the male PICU ward to share learning, good practices and governance. The post holder will work with a Consultant Psychiatrist and other members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to deliver quality care to patients on the ward. The post holder will not have responsibility for community work except for Mental Health Assessment out of hours but will be expected to work collaboratively with the community mental health teams. Main duties of the job
To provide psychiatric care to patients admitted to the Female PICU ward To provide medical input to the Multidisciplinary Team on the ward. To support the RC in attending the Acute Pathway Meetings; all new admission are assessed by a senior doctor and have management plans in place within 24hrs of admission. The post holder has medical responsibility for inpatients on wards for which they are consultant. The post holder is expected to seek the views of families and carers when practicable while making decisions about patients care and discharge. Working for our organisation
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing vital mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to a population of 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway. Join our extensive network of medical professionals and contribute to making a positive impact. We offer exceptional professional development opportunities, allowing you to hone your skills while enjoying the high quality of life in the picturesque Garden of England. Collaborate with the prestigious Kent and Medway Medical School, be at the forefront of integrated care, and prioritise individual well-being. If you're passionate about research, join our internationally recognised team and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare. You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing brilliant care through brilliant people. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For 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. Part time or job-share applications are welcome. Here are just some of our Benefits: Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000* Easy access to inhouse research team and academic opportunity through Kent’s 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 theRelocation Allowance, then please contact our Medical Staffing Team: kmpt.medical-recruitment@nhs.net Person specification
Transport
Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. MRCPsych OR a specialist qualification from an EU country that complies with EU directive 2005/36/EU. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise In good standing with GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practice. Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 6 months of appointment Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience
At least 4 years postgraduate experience, including at least 2 years in core psychiatry training programme Good knowledge in specialty Good clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Good oral and written communication skills in English Postgraduate experience in specialty Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning
Participated in continuous professional development Able to use and appraise clinical evidence Has actively participated in clinical audit Able to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Participated in research or service evaluation Professional and personal qualities
Evidence of annual appraisal and commitment to appraisal and revalidation. Able to use electronic records and use IT for email, internet and office software Leadership
Reflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback. Shows commitment to quality through knowledge of quality improvement and lean thinking methodology OR able to achieve within one year of appointment Knowledge of structure and management of the NHS and the Trust. Our values Our values define our trust's culture, direction, and purpose. We shaped these values together with our people, patient and partners. They shine a light on the path we need to take to make sure our communities thrive with the support of high-quality mental healthcare from our trust. We are: caring inclusive confident curious Use of AI when writing job applications While AI tools can be helpful in generating ideas and drafting initial versions, they should never be the sole source for writing your job application. AI cannot truly understand the specific job you're applying for or what makes you a good fit. Therefore, it's crucial to personalise any AI-generated content to accurately reflect your skills, experiences, and aspirations. Relying solely on AI to write your application may result in generic, impersonal, and potentially inaccurate content. Always review and refine any AI-generated text to ensure it effectively communicates your experience, skills, accomplishments, and aspirations, and demonstrates your suitability for the position. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name Dr Shantala Satisha Job title Interim Head of Psychiatry (Acute directorate) Email address shantala.satisha@nhs.net Telephone number 07584 901947
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Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) offer a range of ongoing benefits to our valued workforce. From an active health and wellbeing programme to regular recognition events, we work hard to provide varied benefits that make a difference to your work-life balance. Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. This is an exciting opportunity,
available from February 2026 , for a Specialty Doctor to join the team on the new Female PICU Ward (opening in April 2026), based at Littlestone Lodge, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6PB The post will be based on the inpatient female PICU ward of Littlestone Lodge. It is a 10 bedded inpatient unit located next to Littlebrook Hospital, which has four general adult inpatient wards, including a well-established male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit. The wards are Amberwood, Cherrywood, Pinewood and Willow Suite Male PICU. The female PICU ward will work closely with the male PICU ward to share learning, good practices and governance. The post holder will work with a Consultant Psychiatrist and other members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to deliver quality care to patients on the ward. The post holder will not have responsibility for community work except for Mental Health Assessment out of hours but will be expected to work collaboratively with the community mental health teams. Main duties of the job
To provide psychiatric care to patients admitted to the Female PICU ward To provide medical input to the Multidisciplinary Team on the ward. To support the RC in attending the Acute Pathway Meetings; all new admission are assessed by a senior doctor and have management plans in place within 24hrs of admission. The post holder has medical responsibility for inpatients on wards for which they are consultant. The post holder is expected to seek the views of families and carers when practicable while making decisions about patients care and discharge. Working for our organisation
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing vital mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to a population of 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway. Join our extensive network of medical professionals and contribute to making a positive impact. We offer exceptional professional development opportunities, allowing you to hone your skills while enjoying the high quality of life in the picturesque Garden of England. Collaborate with the prestigious Kent and Medway Medical School, be at the forefront of integrated care, and prioritise individual well-being. If you're passionate about research, join our internationally recognised team and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare. You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing brilliant care through brilliant people. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For 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. Part time or job-share applications are welcome. Here are just some of our Benefits: Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000* Easy access to inhouse research team and academic opportunity through Kent’s 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 theRelocation Allowance, then please contact our Medical Staffing Team: kmpt.medical-recruitment@nhs.net Person specification
Transport
Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. MRCPsych OR a specialist qualification from an EU country that complies with EU directive 2005/36/EU. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise In good standing with GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practice. Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 6 months of appointment Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience
At least 4 years postgraduate experience, including at least 2 years in core psychiatry training programme Good knowledge in specialty Good clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Good oral and written communication skills in English Postgraduate experience in specialty Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning
Participated in continuous professional development Able to use and appraise clinical evidence Has actively participated in clinical audit Able to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Participated in research or service evaluation Professional and personal qualities
Evidence of annual appraisal and commitment to appraisal and revalidation. Able to use electronic records and use IT for email, internet and office software Leadership
Reflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback. Shows commitment to quality through knowledge of quality improvement and lean thinking methodology OR able to achieve within one year of appointment Knowledge of structure and management of the NHS and the Trust. Our values Our values define our trust's culture, direction, and purpose. We shaped these values together with our people, patient and partners. They shine a light on the path we need to take to make sure our communities thrive with the support of high-quality mental healthcare from our trust. We are: caring inclusive confident curious Use of AI when writing job applications While AI tools can be helpful in generating ideas and drafting initial versions, they should never be the sole source for writing your job application. AI cannot truly understand the specific job you're applying for or what makes you a good fit. Therefore, it's crucial to personalise any AI-generated content to accurately reflect your skills, experiences, and aspirations. Relying solely on AI to write your application may result in generic, impersonal, and potentially inaccurate content. Always review and refine any AI-generated text to ensure it effectively communicates your experience, skills, accomplishments, and aspirations, and demonstrates your suitability for the position. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name Dr Shantala Satisha Job title Interim Head of Psychiatry (Acute directorate) Email address shantala.satisha@nhs.net Telephone number 07584 901947
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