CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST COMMUNITY ADULT EATING DISORDERS - MAIDSTONE

CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST COMMUNITY ADULT EATING DISORDERS – MAIDSTONE NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert, at any time, in the event of receiving suitable applicants. Contract: Substantive Hours: None Location: The Courtyard, Pudding Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1PA Qualifications needed: Full GMC registration with a licence to practice CCT or equivalent Section 12 Approval or eligibility for it Approved Clinician status, or eligibility for it Inclusion in, or eligibility for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCST Main duties of the job: Why NELFT? NELFT is an award-winning community and mental health Trust, providing healthcare for over 4.9 million people. We are committed to delivering the best care to the communities we serve across North East London, Essex, and Kent. We are currently recruiting for an Adult Consultant Psychiatrist position in the Kent All Age Eating Disorder (AAED) service based at The Courtyard, Maidstone. This is a replacement, substantive, full-time post – 10 PAs with 7.5 PA DCC and 2.5 SPA. Job responsibilities: You will be expected to: Work as part of multidisciplinary teams providing care to patients with eating disorders across all ages, with a focus on adult patients. Provide senior medical support to the team and direct input on clinical cases. Provide guidance and supervision to the team, working directly with adults (and their families), and liaising with other external adult mental health providers and acute hospitals. Further develop links with local acute trusts A&E departments and inpatient wards to improve services. Be responsible for patients allocated to them and will assess, manage, plan, and deliver care. Support peers and team leaders and be an effective team member while working on their own initiative. Commit to collaborative working and actively support and liaise with other health and social professionals. To be successful in your application, you will need: To demonstrate that your values align with NELFT\’s values. To be innovative, motivated, and passionate about Adult Eating Disorders. Essential understanding of current developments in mental health care. To be a team player. Person Specification: Qualifications: CCT or equivalent. Section 12 Approval or eligibility for it. Approved Clinician status, or eligibility for it. Inclusion in, or eligibility for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCST. Clinical Experience: Mastery in the management of a broad range of mental disorders, especially eating disorders. Experience in managing patients from different cultural backgrounds. Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of the biological, psychological, and social determinants of mental health disorders. Up-to-date knowledge of recent DH documentation and NICE Guidelines. An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF, and clinical governance priorities. Clinical Skills: Excellent clinical skills. Clear thoughts on how to involve service users in service development. Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr