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Job overview Please note, at this stage, the role is open only to internal staff (including NHSP and Agency staff currently on placement within our organisation) and staff substantively employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Any individual who is at risk of redundancy will be given priority, provided they meet the essential criteria. Do you want to be part of something new and exciting, a person-centred mental health revolution? The Kent and Medway Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) services are stand-alone, holistic multidisciplinary teams which provide a distinct care pathway including assessment and treatment to people aged 14 to 65 who are suspected of having a first episode of psychosis (FEP). The post holder will need to participate in the assessment and Duty function of the service which is East Kent wide. The post holder may be required to support all EIP localities to meet the needs of the service. Main duties of the job<ul> <li> Providing service users recovery-focused mental health interventions</li> </ul> • Providing service users practical support with daily living • Facilitating service users to live fulfilling lives • Helping service users to access resources in the community • Supporting the physical health monitoring of patients via phlebotomy and ECGs. • To assist the duty team in the assessment of new referrals. • Supporting service users with budgeting, housing and employment issues • Supporting service users to engage in leisure activities 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 main roles of the post holder will be to focus on providing collaborative working with EIP service users to promote engagement and to facilitate an optimum level of independence and self-management. 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). Person specification training qualifications and registration Essential criteria<ul><li>• NVQ level 3 in a care related subject or equivalent level of training and/or experience</li> <li>• Ability to demonstrate a good level of English and Maths skills.</li> <li>• Trained (or willing to train) in Venepuncture, ECG and physical health monitoring.</li> <li>• Post holder must hold a valid UK driving license and business insurance.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>• Competent in using the RiO system</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>• Experiences including individual and group interventions in mental health specialties</li> <li>• The ability to work as part of a team</li> <li>• To demonstrate an awareness of the need to value diversity and work across cultures</li> <li>• The ability and skill to form positive therapeutic relationships, whilst maintaining professional boundaries</li> <li>• Support service users' own decision-making that builds on their strengths</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>• Experience of lone working in a community setting</li> <li>• Experience of working with people with complex mental health and social care needs</li> <li>• Experience of using or accessing mental health services or caring for someone who has accessed services.</li> </ul>Knowledge Essential criteria<ul><li>• Knowledge of Mental Health diagnoses</li> <li>• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for both vulnerable adults and children</li> <li>• Good communication skills, including listening</li> <li>• Accurate documentation skills.</li> <li>• Caring and compassionate nature</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

Support Time Recovery Worker

Job overview Please note, at this stage, the role is open only to internal staff (including NHSP and Agency staff currently on placement within our organisation) and staff substantively employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Any individual who is at risk of redundancy will be given priority, provided they meet the essential criteria. Do you want to be part of something new and exciting, a person-centred mental health revolution? The Kent and Medway Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) services are stand-alone, holistic multidisciplinary teams which provide a distinct care pathway including assessment and treatment to people aged 14 to 65 who are suspected of having a first episode of psychosis (FEP). The post holder will need to participate in the assessment and Duty function of the service which is East Kent wide. The post holder may be required to support all EIP localities to meet the needs of the service. Main duties of the job<ul> <li>Providing service users recovery-focused mental health interventions</li> <li>Providing service users practical support with daily living</li> <li> Facilitating service users to live fulfilling lives</li> <li>Helping service users to access resources in the community</li> <li>Supporting the physical health monitoring of patients via phlebotomy and ECGs.</li> <li>To assist the duty team in the assessment of new referrals. </li> <li> Supporting service users with budgeting, housing and employment issues </li> <li>Supporting service users to engage in leisure activities</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 main roles of the post holder will be to focus on providing collaborative working with EIP service users to promote engagement and to facilitate an optimum level of independence and self-management. 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). Person specification Training, Qualifications Essential criteria<ul><li>NVQ level 3 in a care related subject or equivalent level of training and/or experience.</li> <li>Ability to demonstrate a good level of English and Maths skills.</li> <li>Trained (or willing to train) in Venepuncture, ECG and physical health monitoring.</li> <li>Post holder must hold a valid UK driving license and business insurance.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Competent in using the RIO system</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Experiences including individual and group interventions in mental health specialties</li> <li>The ability to work as part of a team</li> <li>To demonstrate an awareness of the need to value diversity and work across cultures</li> <li>The ability and skill to form positive therapeutic relationships, whilst maintaining professional boundaries.</li> <li>Support service users' own decision-making that builds on their strengths</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience of lone working in a community setting</li> <li>Experience of working with people with complex mental health and social care needs</li> </ul>Knowlege and Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>Knowledge of Mental Health diagnoses</li> <li>Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for both vulnerable adults and children</li> <li>Good communication skills, including listening</li> <li>Accurate documentation skills.</li> <li>Caring and compassionate nature</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.

Job overview Please note, at this stage, the role is open only to internal staff (including NHSP and Agency staff currently on placement within our organisation) and staff substantively employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Any individual who is at risk of redundancy will be given priority, provided they meet the essential criteria. To work as a member of the Home Treatment and Rapid Response services, working within the home treatment function delivering support to patients and their families using evidence based, profession specific and general mental health knowledge providing client centred, recovery orientated principles and practice for individuals, families and carers referred to the Service. <ul> <li> You will also work within the Rapid response function undertaking assessments 24/7 received from Urgent Mental Health Helpline as well as undertaking gatekeeping assessments. </li> <li> To work in accordance with Trust and Team Policies and Procedures and the Care Programme Approach. </li> <li> To provide an alternative to inpatient admission treating patients in their home environment who are presenting in a crisis with significant distress. </li> </ul>Main duties of the job<ul> <li> Working with service users referred to the Rapid Response and Home Treatment team. </li> <li> To provide short-term specific psychosocial interventions for those who would benefit from crisis interventions </li> <li> Expected to implement policies as directed by the trust/directorate for the department </li> <li> Communicate complex, sensitive and emotional information using a variety of mediums; beingable to adapt methods/style/approach as appropriate. </li> <li> Awareness of clinical governance and its relationship to clinical effectiveness and patient safetyand patient experience. </li> <li> Good knowledge of IT skills </li> </ul> 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). 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<ul> <li> Contribute in the assessment of clients referred to Home Treatment and Rapid Response. </li> <li> To provide support to clients of Home Treatment and Rapid Response and their carers in relation to personal care, daily living and social activities, and help maintain the social network by the use of a range of home treatment interventions. </li> <li> To carry out specified interventions, alone on occasion, as per crisis plan and update as appropriate. </li> <li> • To monitor progress of Home Treatment and Rapid Response clients against the crisis plans and communicate findings, recommend changes to senior HOME TREATMENT AND RAPID RESPONSE staff in order for crisis plan to be reviewed. </li> <li> To report any changes in client presentation and safety to Senior Home Treatment and Rapid Response staff. </li> <li> Work flexibly in order to respond to crisis work and adjust allocated work and prioritise at short notice as required by Shift Co-Ordinator </li> <li> Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification </li> </ul>Person specification Training, Qualifications and Registration Essential criteria<ul><li>Be willing to work towards the qualifications listed in the desirable section.</li> <li>Ability and desire to both obtain and underpin knowledge and skills appropriate to a support worker</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>NVQ level 2 or 3 as an example.</li> <li>Certificate in mental health.</li> <li>Health and social care awards as examples.</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Previous experience of working in mental health services.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Knowledge /experience of emotional distress.</li> <li>Knowledge/experience of mental health Services</li> </ul>Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>Ability to listen effectively and communicate effectively at all levels.</li> <li>Basic written communication skills to enable completion of records etc.</li> <li>Empathy, compassion, and patience</li> <li>Ability to create innovative solutions to help empower service users.</li> <li>Ability to work on own initiative in a range of settings.</li> <li>Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users and carers.</li> <li>A keenness to make a positive contribution to improving the quality of life for people with mental health problems.</li> <li>Ability to acknowledge diversity and promote anti-discriminatory practice/equal opportunities. Ability to provide practical support with daily living skills.</li> <li>An ability to act calmly in emergencies and respond in a professional manner to stressful and challenging behaviour.</li> <li>Ability to reflect on practice and receive and deliver constrictive feedback to enhance performance</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Basic first aid.</li> <li>Basic health and safety awareness.</li> <li>Moving and handling awareness.</li> <li>Awareness of local services / resources.</li> <li>Knowledge of benefits / employment system</li> </ul>Circumstances Essential criteria<ul><li>Car driving and able to travel within the geographical work area in a timely and effective manner.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Car driving and able to travel within the geographical work area in a timely and effective manner</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

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