Community CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist – Thanet with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa Note
Please note: Although this employer offers a certificate of sponsorship, international applicants must verify their eligibility for UK work permits and visas directly with the employer. The certificate of sponsorship does not guarantee visa approval, and applicants should confirm all visa requirements and processes before applying.
Job Details
Company: Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Location: Orchard House, 17 Church Street, St Peters, Broadstairs, CT10 2TT
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Language: English
Application Deadline: 21 June 2026
Reference Number: 380-MED-26-001-PERM-D
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. We are therefore looking for a dedicated consultant to join the Community CAMHS team in Thanet from 1st April 2026.
The Thanet CAMHS Community team provides a service to children and young people (under the age of 18 years) living in Broadstairs, Margate and Ramsgate. Broadstairs has a CYP population of 4,532, Ramsgate has a CYP population of 9,520, and Margate has a CYP population of 13,960.
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.
Main Duties of the Job
1. To 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.
2. The post holder will have full registration with a licence to practice on the General Medical Council (GMC).
3. Further professional knowledge will have been gained through accredited courses, workshops, study, and in-house training programmes.
4. To be responsible and accountable for service delivery to clients/patients.
5. 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.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications:
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with a Licence to Practise
- On the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of completing CCT in Child and adolescent psychiatry
- Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Desirable Qualifications:
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li>Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- MRCPsych
- Additional clinical qualifications
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Essential Experience:
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li>Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Mastery in the management of a broad range of mental disorders in children, including neurodevelopment disorders
Benefits
This post attracts a newly enhanced recruitment bonus of £20,000*. Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000* is also available. Additional benefits include:
- Easy access to inhouse research team and academic opportunity through Kents 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 KMMH 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@nhs.net
About the Employer
We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway.
Rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year. 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 doing well together.
How to Apply
Apply via NHS Jobs website.
For international applicants specifically:
- Verify your eligibility for UK work permits and visas with the employer before applying
- Prepare a comprehensive CV highlighting relevant experience with child and adolescent mental health
- Include a cover letter explaining your interest in this specific role and your ability to meet the person specification
- Ensure you have the necessary criminal record certificates from any country where you have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years
- Contact Dr Mohan Bhat if you have any questions about the application process or sponsorship details
li>Gather all required documentation including medical qualifications, GMC registration evidence, and language proficiency proof
Part time or job-share applications are welcome. The position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact:
Dr Mohan Bhat (Deputy Chief Medical Officer (workforce))
Email: mohan.bhat1@nhs.net
Phone: 07305809804
Further Information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website for overseas health professionals.
For privacy information, please refer to Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust’s privacy notice.
Supporting Documents
The complete job description and person specification can be downloaded as a PDF document. Please ensure you review this document thoroughly before applying.
Employer’s website: https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk