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Job overview We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Practitioner: Nurses/Social Workers and Occupational Therapists to work in PCNs as part of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS). These new positions are exciting and innovative and will provide mental health support to Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in Kent. PCNs are groups of GP practices who work together in a local geographical area. There are numerous posts available across the PCNs in Kent. It is an exciting time to join services in Kent as we are beginning a programme of transformation of community Mental Health services, these roles are the building blocks for those developments. You will primarily work in the PCNs as a member of the integrated teams in GP surgeries. Main duties of the job The ARRS practitioner will be embedded as part of the PCN Multi-Disciplinary Team. Working alongside the other roles, they will also have close links with the community mental health Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). The practitioner can access and draw down on secondary mental health services and help provide a "bridge" between primary care and secondary mental health providers by delivering high quality mental health care in Primary Care Settings. The role requires a highly competent, proficient practitioner, who is able to work autonomously &amp; creatively in this busy demanding role. Excellent assessment skills and knowledge of local resources is essential to this role, as it is the gate keeper and guardian for referral to secondary care services. We are seeking experienced Mental Health Practitioners who can come and make a difference. Providing high quality interventions in our new primary care integrated mental health service, you will be an important member of our primary care team. Working for our organisation We are the 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. And 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. Take a look at our Community Nursing Video Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). Please see the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role. Person specification Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a community setting</li> <li>Working collaboratively with service users and their families/ carers</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience working in primary care</li> <li>Experience working in a multiagency setting</li> </ul>Training, Qualifications and Registration Essential criteria<ul><li>•Qualifications: min of 3 years post qualifications</li> <li>Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare or social work</li> <li>Certificate in teaching and assessing in clinical practice as appropriate to own profession</li> <li>Key skills in literacy</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Leadership or management qualification</li> </ul>Knowledge Essential criteria<ul><li>Knowledge: Demonstrate knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence based practice in caring for patients in the designated field</li> </ul>Communication Essential criteria<ul><li>Communication Skills: Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, cares/ families and all members of the multidisciplinary team</li> </ul>Desirable Desirable criteria<ul><li>• Leadership or management qualification:</li> </ul>Important Information: In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, it may be necessary to bring the closing date forward. Please submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Due to the high volume of applications received, it is not possible to respond individually to your application. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the vacancy closing, please assume that your application has not been successful. Probation Period. New employees external to the trust are subject to a six-month probationary period. To deliver an effective service it is essential in some of our roles that you are able to travel between work bases in a timely manner. Production of false or forged documents/qualifications in order to obtain employment is a criminal offence and will be reported to the Police. Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Certain roles are subject to criminal record checks called Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Therefore, you will be required to submit a completed Disclosure form to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust are signed up to NHS England's Sexual Safety in Health Care Organisational Charter The trust takes a systematic zero-tolerance approach to tackle any unwanted, inappropriate and/or harmful sexual behaviours within the workplace and in our care provision. We are committed to sexual safety which encompasses prevention, support and decisive action against perpetrators. We are committed to keeping you and our patients safe. 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.

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Careers at Kent & Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

ARRS Mental Health Practitioner

Job overview Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity for an experienced mental health professional to come and work with the new East Kent Mental Health Rough Sleepers Service. The team work closely with the borough councils to enhance the homelessness services for vulnerable rough sleepers and those at risk of sleeping on the streets. The project provides the opportunity to tackle the ongoing needs of vulnerable rough sleepers who have fallen out of services, or who will not engage with traditional pathways of support and housing, often with chaotic lives and a history of offending, drug and alcohol use and being excluded from mainstream services. With estimates ranging from 40%-80% of the rough sleeping population living with mental illness, it is a major contributory factor to people not being able to find or maintain a home. As rough sleepers average age of death is 43, we cannot let this need go unmet. Main duties of the job<ul> <li>Carry out regular outreach alongside homelessness staff to identify unmet mental health needs and make appropriate referrals.</li> <li>Visit vulnerable people in our supported accommodation, housing first flats, or general needs accommodation, to assess if they have the right level and type of support around their mental health needs.</li> <li>Identify where people need to be fast tracked into primary care services.</li> <li>Advise colleagues across the Mental Health Rough Sleeper Service and to our housing related support services regarding good practice.</li> <li>Take part in two monthly rough sleeper counts in the early hours of the morning.</li> <li>Attend operational groups and panels to agree best use of housing resources available to meet the needs of rough sleepers.</li> </ul>Working for our organisation We are the 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. And 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one. Please see the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role. Person specification Training, Qualifications and Registration Essential criteria<ul><li>Registered RMN/OT or Social Worker</li> <li>Educated to degree level or equivalent in Occupational Therapy or Social Work</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Management qualification</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Significant post registration experience</li> <li>Previous experience of recovery focused service provision with individuals who have complex mental health needs, substance misuse and offending behaviour.</li> <li>Previous experience of working in a community team</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience of working in with marginalised groups</li> <li>Experience of working in a primary care environment</li> </ul>Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>Specialist knowledge of dual diagnosis issues and experience of working within the mental health or substance misuse field, including with alcohol users.</li> <li>Strong leadership skills including negotiating and influencing skills</li> <li>Knowledge and understanding of Adult safeguarding</li> <li>Working knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Understanding of the requirements of Quality Improvement Methodology including QSIR.</li> </ul>Important Information: In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, it may be necessary to bring the closing date forward. Please submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Due to the high volume of applications received, it is not possible to respond individually to your application. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the vacancy closing, please assume that your application has not been successful. Probation Period. New employees external to the trust are subject to a six-month probationary period. To deliver an effective service it is essential in some of our roles that you are able to travel between work bases in a timely manner. Production of false or forged documents/qualifications in order to obtain employment is a criminal offence and will be reported to the Police. Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Certain roles are subject to criminal record checks called Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Therefore, you will be required to submit a completed Disclosure form to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust are signed up to NHS England's Sexual Safety in Health Care Organisational Charter The trust takes a systematic zero-tolerance approach to tackle any unwanted, inappropriate and/or harmful sexual behaviours within the workplace and in our care provision. We are committed to sexual safety which encompasses prevention, support and decisive action against perpetrators. We are committed to keeping you and our patients safe. 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.

Rough Sleeper Mental Health Practitioner

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. 0508

Barchester Healthcare

Care Assistant - Care Home

<ul><li>About The Role</li><li> Spinal Injury Support Worker Location: Canterbury Salary: £16.53 per hour weekdays, £17.36 per hour weekends Job Type: Zero-hour contract Shifts: 8am-8pm, 7 days per week. Full time/part time hours available. We also have waking and sleeping night shifts available, 8pm-8am, 7 days per week. About Us: At Libertatem, we believe in providing exceptional care that makes a real difference in people's lives. We are a friendly, supportive team dedicated to helping individuals live independently and with dignity in their own homes. Role Overview: We are offering an opportunity for experienced and dedicated Spinal Injury Support Workers to join our new client in Canterbury, working on a 2:1 ratio. Our client is a male in his late 50's with a Spinal Injury following a road traffic accident. He has a catheter and requires daily support with bowel management, cough assist and nebulisers, plus monitoring for signs of autonomic dysreflexia. To support his independence, we're seeking support workers who are confident, empathetic, and capable of building a strong, trusting relationship, with previous Spinal Injury experience. Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, catheter and bowel management)</li> <li>Preparing meals and supporting with nutrition</li> <li>Administering medication and supporting with cough assist and nebulisers (training provided)</li> <li>Providing emotional support and companionship</li> <li>Supporting with moving and handling</li> <li>Light housekeeping duties</li> </ul>What We're Looking For:<ul> <li>Previous experience within a similar role, supporting clients with high level spinal cord injury with complex needs.</li> <li>Experience with catheter care, bowel management and/or knowledge of Autonomic Dysreflexia. </li> <li>A valid UK driving licence essential to drive during shift.</li> <li>A caring and compassionate nature</li> <li>Excellent communication skills</li> <li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li> </ul>What We Offer:<ul> <li>Access to our benefits and communication platform</li> <li>Exclusive discounts at thousands of recognised retailers</li> <li>Access to our Wellness Centre</li> <li>Support with financial wellbeing</li> <li>Discounts on gym memberships</li> <li>Discounts on healthcare cash plans</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li> </ul> #libertatem</li><li>About You</li><li>About Us</li><li> Libertatem Healthcare The Libertatem Healthcare Group, was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained Personal Injuries or suffered from Medical Negligence. Operating on a national basis, Libertatem Healthcare Group can provide your clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our care and support packages put our client's independence at the very centre of everything we do. The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.</li></ul>

Sonderwell

Spinal Injury Support Worker

<ul><li>About The Role</li><li> Spinal Injury Support Worker Location: Canterbury Salary: £17.36 per hour weeknights, £18.18 per hour weekend nights - Waking nights. Sleeping night rate seperate. Job Type: Zero-hour contract Shifts: 8pm-8am, 7 days per week. Full time/part time hours available, on both waking and sleeping night shifts. We also have day shifts available, 8am-8pm, 7 days per week. About Us: At Libertatem, we believe in providing exceptional care that makes a real difference in people's lives. We are a friendly, supportive team dedicated to helping individuals live independently and with dignity in their own homes. Role Overview: We are offering an opportunity for experienced and dedicated Spinal Injury Support Workers to join our new client in Canterbury, working on a 2:1 ratio. Our client is a male in his late 50's with a Spinal Injury following a road traffic accident. He has a catheter and requires daily support with bowel management, cough assist and nebulisers, plus monitoring for any signs of autonomic dysreflexia. To support his independence, we're seeking support workers who are confident, empathetic, and capable of building a strong, trusting relationship, with previous Spinal Injury experience. Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, catheter and bowel management)</li> <li>Preparing meals and supporting with nutrition</li> <li>Administering medication and supporting with cough assist and nebulisers (training provided)</li> <li>Providing emotional support and companionship</li> <li>Supporting with moving and handling</li> <li>Light housekeeping duties</li> </ul>What We're Looking For:<ul> <li>Previous experience within a similar role, supporting clients with high level spinal cord injury with complex needs.</li> <li>Experience with catheter care, bowel management and/or knowledge of Autonomic Dysreflexia. </li> <li>A valid UK driving licence essential to drive during shift.</li> <li>A caring and compassionate nature</li> <li>Excellent communication skills</li> <li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li> </ul>What We Offer:<ul> <li>Access to our benefits and communication platform</li> <li>Exclusive discounts at thousands of recognised retailers</li> <li>Access to our Wellness Centre</li> <li>Support with financial wellbeing</li> <li>Discounts on gym memberships</li> <li>Discounts on healthcare cash plans</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li> </ul> #libertatem</li><li>About You</li><li>About Us</li><li> Libertatem Healthcare The Libertatem Healthcare Group, was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained Personal Injuries or suffered from Medical Negligence. Operating on a national basis, Libertatem Healthcare Group can provide your clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our care and support packages put our client's independence at the very centre of everything we do. The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.</li></ul>

Spinal Injury Support Worker - Nights

Job overview We are seeking compassionate and dedicated professionals to join our specialized team providing trauma-informed care to individuals with complex mental health needs who pose a significant risk of harm to others. Our goal is to create a safe environment where our patients can heal, regain control of their lives, and build essential life skills. We are looking for individuals with a nursing, social work, or allied health professional background who possess strong transferable skills. We aim to train staff in advanced risk assessment techniques and psychological approaches to patient care to promote recovery and sustainable life skills within the forensic population. You should be a registered professional with prior experience in mental health settings, preferably in forensic services or community settings. If you are seeking a new challenge and interested in becoming part of this forward-thinking and innovative Trust then we want to talk to you. Main duties of the job<ul> <li>The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing individuals for discharge from the hospital environment and reintegration into their community as part of the Care and Treatment Review Process, and dynamic support systems.</li> <li>You will be required to recognise when an individual requires increased levels of support to promote a sustainable lifestyle in the Community.</li> <li>Promote recovery and support patients to understand their risks and how to work towards greater independence, utilising the expertise of partner agencies and 3rd sector organisations, which will involve working closely with other agencies, including Community services and the Criminal Justice System.</li> <li>Demonstrate active clinical and managerial leadership skills within the team, providing education and supervision to junior staff members and other professionals.</li> <li>Bring to bear both their clinical, data analysis, and evaluation skills, by working closely with individuals, their circles of care, inpatient ward staff, and the wider community team to support the delivery of a comprehensive service. </li> </ul>Working for our organisation We are the 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. And 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. Take a look at our Community Nursing Video Detailed job description and main responsibilities This is a full-time role, at Agenda for Change Band 6; with flexible working opportunities available, part-time working hours would be considered. The post will cover Kent and Medway and out-of-area Kent and Medway patients. If your application is successful, you will be notified by e-mail and advised to check your Trac/ NHS Jobs account. Therefore, please ensure that you regularly check both your email and your Trac/NHS Jobs account. This post is subject to a six-month probationary period for candidates external to the Kent and Medway Mental Health Trust To deliver an effective service, it is essential that you are able to travel between bases in a timely manner. Please see the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role. The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). What we can offer you:<ul> <li>Career development with our comprehensive range of training &amp; development opportunities to enhance your skills </li> <li>Strong Supportive Management committed to providing 1-2-1 support to advance personal development </li> <li>Car Lease Scheme open to all staff</li> <li>Staff discounts for employees and their families </li> </ul>Person specification Training, Qualifications and registration Essential criteria<ul><li>A degree or equivalent qualification/experience at post registration level</li> <li>Further training relevant to role</li> <li>Register or equivalent and membership of a professional body.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Talking MATS training or equivalent</li> <li>Training in Autism</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Ability to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner in accordance with the needs of the job</li> <li>Experience of mental health care within the criminal justice system and/or forensic mental health</li> <li>Extensive clinical experience including both individual and group work</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience of working in an autism setting</li> <li>Experience working in an inpatient and community setting</li> <li>Experience of Multi- -disciplinary and multiagency working.</li> </ul>Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>Experience of liaison with a variety of stakeholders both internal and external to the Trust.</li> <li>A demonstrable understanding of the Mental Health Act- including a working knowledge of the sections applied in a forensic setting.</li> <li>Understanding and expertise in the principles of risk assessment and risk management</li> <li>Ability to respond efficiently to complex information within tight deadlines and prioritise accordingly.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Good IT skill, Computer literate</li> <li>An ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing</li> </ul>Important Information: In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, it may be necessary to bring the closing date forward. Please submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Due to the high volume of applications received, it is not possible to respond individually to your application. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the vacancy closing, please assume that your application has not been successful. Probation Period. New employees external to the trust are subject to a six-month probationary period. To deliver an effective service it is essential in some of our roles that you are able to travel between work bases in a timely manner. Production of false or forged documents/qualifications in order to obtain employment is a criminal offence and will be reported to the Police. Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Certain roles are subject to criminal record checks called Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Therefore, you will be required to submit a completed Disclosure form to the Disclosure an

Mental Health Practitioner

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 63 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone. We are looking for full time Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care to work on Kingswood Ward, our 16 bed high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men. As an active member of our dynamic team, you'll provide support for our nursing staff including the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of inpatients, with a focus on dignity and safety at all times. You will work on average 38.5hrs per week covering 11 hour shifts on a rota basis and must be able to cover a mixture of day and night shifts. A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it's saving you money on the high street with healthcare, holidays &amp; leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension, we support you to be happy both in &amp; out of work. Please note: We do not offer Visa Sponsorship for this role and you must have at least 12 months or more remaining on your current visa to be considered Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day. Your day-to-day <ul> <li>Work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to support implementation of the treatments and therapy as per the service users' care plans. </li> <li>Compliment and provide support to the qualified nurses. </li> <li>Undertake safe observations of patients sometimes on a 1:1 basis or with other staff. </li> <li>Meet the physical and emotional needs of the service users in a caring and empathic manner. </li> <li>Play an active role in maintaining physical and mental wellbeing by providing and supporting individual or group work. </li> <li>Maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable environment to live and work in. </li> <li>Work within Safeguarding guidelines </li> <li>Undertake training in de-escalation and PMVA techniques to support patients with potentially violent or aggressive behaviours towards themselves or others. </li> </ul> We're looking for people who have: <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a good team player </li> <li>Resilience, caring and empathic </li> <li>The sensitivity and energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for the patients </li> <li>A genuine desire to make a real difference in people's lives </li> <li>A strong, flexible mental aptitude and an ability to cope with the physical demands of the role </li> <li>Flexibility regarding shift patterns and ward changes according to the needs of the hospital </li> </ul> In return we'll offer you: <ul> <li>Paid training and Induction </li> <li>Regular coaching and support </li> <li>DBS paid </li> <li>Employee Discount Scheme </li> <li>Company pension scheme </li> <li>Company paid Life Assurance scheme </li> <li>Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks </li> <li>Health Cash Plan </li> <li>Subsidised meals on duty </li> </ul> Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. What next? If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply

Cygnet

Cygnet Nursing Jobs & Careers & Pay - A Complete Guide

Mental Health Support Worker

Job overview 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 &amp; Anxiety, Conduct &amp; 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, and have Approved Clinician status and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act (or have eligibility for it and be able achieve this on appointment). Main duties of the job <ol> <li> 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. </li> <li> The post holder will have full registration with a licence to practice on the General Medical Council (GMC). </li> <li> Further professional knowledge will have been gained through accredited courses, workshops, study, and in-house training programmes. </li> <li> To be responsible, and accountable, for service delivery to clients/patients. </li> <li> 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. </li> <li> To be able to initiate referrals to other health professional specialist services and agencies. </li> <li> To provide patients and relatives with information and education thus ensuring they have meaningful choices that promote dignity, independence, and quality of life. </li> <li> To ensure practice is supported by research, evidence-based practice, literature, and peer review. </li> </ol> Working for our organisation 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. And 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. 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. Our Benefits Here are just some of our Benefits:<ul> <li>A Recruitment Bonus of £15,000*</li> <li>Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000*</li> <li>Easy access to inhouse research team and academic opportunities through Kent's own Medical school</li> <li>Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme</li> <li>Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme - bank your annual leave to save up for that all important extended break</li> <li>Flexible working - just ask and we will try to help</li> <li>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</li> <li>Free access to an independent counselling service</li> <li>Blue Light Card . A discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discounts</li> <li>Car lease scheme</li> <li>A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMPT values and promote equality and diversity.</li> </ul> *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: <a href="mailto:kmmh.medical.staffing@nhs.net" target="_blank">kmmh.medical.staffing@nhs.net</a> Person specification Training, Qualifications and Registration Essential criteria<ul><li>MB BS or equivalent medical qualification</li> <li>Fully registered with the GMC with a Licence to Practise</li> <li>On the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of completing CCST in Child and adolescent psychiatry.</li> <li>Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment</li> <li>Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.</li> <li>MRCPsych</li> <li>Additional clinical qualifications.</li> <li>In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice</li> </ul>Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Excellent knowledge in specialty</li> <li>Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge</li> <li>Excellent oral and written communication skills in English</li> <li>Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty</li> <li>Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others</li> <li>Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA</li> <li>Mastery in the management of a broad range of mental disorders in children, including neurodevelopment disorders</li> <li>Experience in managing patients from different cultural backgrounds. Working with interpreters and translators.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service</li> <li>Practical experience in a short-term psychological therapy</li> </ul>Academic Skills and Lifel

Community CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist - Tunbridge Wells

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Practitioner within the Assessment Team to work full time based in Medway.The salary for this permanent Senior Pracititoner job is up to £58,934 per annum. Main duties: <ul>
<li>Manage a reduced caseload within the appropriate statutory framework to a high standard. Your caseload will consistent of complex and joint casework with less experienced members in the team, where your role will be to oversee practice and support the development of your team.</li><li>Demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, assessing and managing higher levels of risk and working collaboratively with children, young people and their families and carers.</li><li>Contribute to the learning and development of others in your team, including providing advice and support to less experienced staff on aspects of casework ensuring a high level of practice is demonstrated.</li><li>Supervise staff within your team including Student Social Workers, Newly Qualified Social Workers, Family Support Workers and/or Personal Advisors. The Team Manager will retain overall responsibility for the team.</li><li>Lead on an area of practice that is relevant to your service and be an expert in this area, within your service, providing training opportunities, consultation and sharing resources. Where available you should be part of a Medway Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (MSCP) Champions group for your area of specialism.</li><li>Champion Medway’s practice model, Signs of Safety, through leading group supervision for your team, providing one to one support to members of your team as well as remaining up to date with training and research in this area.</li><li>Consistently demonstrate a high level of practice in relation to your casework and support with the team, ensuring your written work ‘brings the child to life’ and demonstrates a high quality of analysis and reflection.</li><li>Work within statutory timescales and participate in regular supervision to review case work and critically reflect on the work being undertaken. Keep up to date with research findings, theoretical models, and innovative practice within the social work field to promote evidence informed practice and maintain the highest professional standards.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection Legislation (GDPR) and use Medway Council specific recording systems to promote effective case management.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Senior Pracititoner role:<ul>
<li>A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Registered or eligible for registration.</li><li>Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation.</li></ul>
Contact: This Senior Practitioner role is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Sanctuary Personnel

Senior Practitioner, Assessment Team

Full Time Night Position Available - Alternative Weekend Working Required Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Care Team Leader. The Role<ul> <li>Leading and supervising your shift</li> <li>Case managing residents and liaising with families, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to ensure that the best care plans are created and delivered</li> <li>Administering and recording medication</li> <li>Carrying out risk assessments</li> <li>Working alongside care assistants to support residents with daily needs, ensuring residents remain as active and independent as possible</li> <li>Working closely with the leadership team to develop services</li> <li>Provide a fun, inclusive, and professional approach at all times</li> </ul>Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family:<ul> <li>Wagestream - access your wages at any-time</li> <li>Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements</li> <li>Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme</li> <li>Hundreds of online and in-store discounts</li> <li>Annual purchase holiday scheme</li> <li>Wellbeing support</li> </ul>About You<ul> <li>NVQ Level 3 in health and social care desirable</li> <li>Be well-organised, IT literate and adept at allocating and delegating work appropriately.</li> <li>Proven ability to lead and supervise others.</li> <li>A good understanding of care planning processes</li> <li>Be experienced in or happy to undertake training on administering medication</li> <li>Above all, have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling.</li> </ul>We are looking for people to make a difference to residents' lives every day. When you join Care UK you'll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do. We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours

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