Consultant Psychiatrist – Deal Community with certificate of sponsorship to the UK

Visa Note

While this position offers a certificate of sponsorship to eligible international candidates, applicants must verify their specific visa eligibility requirements directly with the employer. The certificate of sponsorship is subject to UK Visas and Immigration requirements, and final approval is not guaranteed. Please contact the employer directly for detailed information regarding the visa application process.

Job Details

Company: Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Location: Deal Mental Health Centre, Bowling Green Lane, Deal, CT14 9UF

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum

Schedule: Full-time

Employment Type: Permanent

Application Deadline: 21 June 2026

Reference Number: 380-MED-23-030-PERM-K

Certificate of Sponsorship: Available for eligible international candidates

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a real impact on the lives of people with mental health needs? As a Consultant Psychiatrist at Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, you’ll lead a collaborative team and provide high-quality care to the vibrant communities of Deal and its surrounding villages. This is a community-based post where you will work flexibly and collaboratively with two other consultants in the South Kent Coast Community Mental Health Teams. Please note, we also have vacancies based in Dover and Folkestone. Please apply for each vacancy you are interested in.

Main Duties of the Job

To provide clinical leadership within the South Kent Coastal Community Mental Health Team alongside two other Consultant colleagues. The successful candidate will provide medical input as required to patients under care of the Community Mental Health Team. You will be actively involved in strengthening relationships with external agencies including the local CCG. Additionally, you will take an active leadership role in screening of referrals as well as assessment of new referrals jointly with other team members.

About the Organisation

We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, 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.

Benefits Package

This post attracts a newly enhanced recruitment bonus of £20,000*. We also offer financial support for relocation of up to £8,000*. Other benefits include easy access to in-house research team and academic opportunity through Kent’s own Medical school, generous annual leave and study leave entitlement, access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme, and a Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme where you can bank your annual leave to save up for that all important extended break.

Professional Development

We offer flexible working arrangements – just ask and we will try to help. Our excellent Learning and Development opportunities mean 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. Additional benefits include free access to an independent counselling service, Blue Light Card (a discount service for the NHS with thousands of amazing discounts), car lease scheme, and a variety of staff network forums.

Person Specification

Training, Qualifications and Registration

Essential: 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 Adult 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: 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.

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential: 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.

Desirable: Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.

Transport

Essential: Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning

Essential: Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training. Ability to work in and lead team. Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement. Participated in continuous professional development. Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes.

Desirable: Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post. Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken. Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Requirements for International Applicants

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship Details

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. The trust is committed to supporting international healthcare professionals and providing the necessary documentation for visa applications.

How to Apply

Apply via NHS Jobs website. International applicants should ensure they have all necessary documentation ready before applying. Contact Dr Aaliya Majeed (Head of Psychiatry – East Kent directorate) at aaliya.majeed@nhs.net or 01233651886 for specific questions about the role or visa sponsorship process.

Application Checklist for International Candidates

Step 1: Verify your eligibility for a Skilled Worker visa and ensure you meet all GMC registration requirements.

Step 2: Prepare your complete medical qualifications, CV, and references in English.

Step 3: Obtain criminal record certificates from all countries where you have lived for 12+ months in the past 10 years.

Step 4: Apply through the NHS Jobs website and indicate your need for sponsorship.

Step 5: Contact the employer directly to discuss your specific situation and visa requirements.

Step 6: Prepare for potential video interviews and ensure you have stable internet connectivity.

Contact Information

For questions about the job, contact Dr Aaliya Majeed (Head of Psychiatry – East Kent directorate)

Email: aaliya.majeed@nhs.net

Phone: 01233651886

Additional Information

Part time or job-share applications are welcome. We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust holds Armed Forces Covenant, CQC Good, Disability Confident Employer, HSJ Top Employers, MINDFUL employer, Smoke free, Step into Health, and Veteran Aware accreditations.

Privacy Notice

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust’s privacy notice can be found at https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk/about-us/confidentiality-and-gdpr/

Employer Website

For more information about Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, please visit https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk

Supporting Documents

Additional information is available in the KMPT Medical Recruitment Brochure and Job Description and Person Specification documents, which can be downloaded from the NHS Jobs application portal.