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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. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Mental Health Nurses who have a strong sense of initiative and an excellent team working ability. Effective communication skills and self-governance are required. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of high level interventions &amp; community assessment skills. We are a community service for those who have needs related to Dementia. We also provide support and advice to professionals, care homes and carers. We provide comprehensive multi-disciplinary services and work closely with local specialist mental health teams, tertiary service providers, primary care, local statutory and non-statutory agencies, service users &amp; carers. Our team comprises consultant psychiatrists, community psychiatric nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, support workers, Admiral nurses and administrative staff. Main duties of the job<ul> <li>Work effectively as a lead clinician in the Memory Assessment Service (MAS) and Mental Health Together Plus Dementia Pathway, ensuring that patients referred for assessment experience a smooth pathway through the referral, diagnosis and treatment process.</li> <li>Contribute to the planning and implementation of interventions.</li> <li>Monitor clients' progress, reporting on clients' psychological, physical, behavioural and social needs.</li> <li>adapt and evaluate interventions, ensuring that they support the client and his/her carer to meet their needs, adjusting own approach accordingly.</li> <li>Act as a Lead Health Care Professional (HCP) on a shared caseload. Plan and provide flexible, client centred care for patients and their carers referred for assessment and support.</li> <li>Enable patients and their carers to access the care and support that they need.</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<ul> <li>Contribute to the planning and implementation of therapeutic groups and interventions for clients and carers.</li> <li>Carry out activities of daily living needs assessments (Occupational Therapist only).</li> <li>Report effectively and routinely to the multidisciplinary team on issues relating to the service.</li> </ul> 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). Person specification Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>• A minimum 1 - 2 years post registration experience in a similar field.</li> <li>• Experience of working with people with dementia and their carers.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>• Experience of working in a health or social care setting.</li> <li>• Working in a Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT).</li> </ul>Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>• Ability to work flexibly and creatively, planning and problem solving to meet the individual needs of clients and their carers.</li> <li>• Ability to work alone using initiative and co-operation as part of a team.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>• Ability to plan both pre and post diagnostic support in the Memory Assessment Service.</li> <li>• Knowledge of RiO patient record systems.</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

Community Mental Health Practitioner

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. Calling all Community Psychiatric Nurses &amp; Occupational Therapists, why not kick start your career in Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, working in our friendly South Kent Coast Mental Health Together Team located in Dover and Folkestone. An exciting opportunity has arisen for 3 full-time enthusiastic Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurses or Occupational Therapists to contribute to the development of mental health services in South Kent Coast. The post is suitable for registered Nurses and Occupational Therapists, with at least 2 years post qualification experience. You will need to have demonstrated skills and expertise in carrying out a variety of assessments and be able to plan and execute interventions, with individuals, their carer's and groups. You will need to be clinically confident and competent in working with individuals in a community setting and be able to work effectively in a multi-professional context. You should have collaborative and enthusiastic styles, as well as have a passion and commitment to develop and promote mental health services. 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). Main duties of the job<ul> <li>Ensure assessment of service users and analyse and interpret information gained to form an accurate formulation of risk and need. </li> <li>Work collaboratively with service users, staff, and carers to identify goals to determine and deliver an appropriate intervention/recovery plan which maximises engagement and performance whilst balancing risk, and promoting choice and independence. </li> <li>Monitor, evaluate and modify therapeutic interventions to measure progress and increase efficacy for the best possible service user outcomes and experience.</li> <li>Act as an experienced clinician supporting best practice in line with NICE guidance and professional standards.</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. 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). Take a look at our Community Nursing Video Detailed job description and main responsibilities 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>Competent in carrying out full mental health assessments of clients</li> <li>Significant experience at Band 5</li> <li>Experience of delivering clinical supervision</li> <li>Experience of developing learners and staff in the work place</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience of collaborative working within a multi-disciplinary team</li> <li>Experience in referral screening/triaging</li> <li>NHS experience</li> </ul>Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>A comprehensive understanding and ability to apply principles of risk assessment and risk management</li> <li>To be competent in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Ability to support and develop an environment which ensures effective clinical care and innovation</li> <li>An understanding of the broad aims of current national and local healthcare policy and an appreciation of the implications of this on clinical practice</li> </ul>Training, Qualifications and Registration Essential criteria<ul><li>CPN or OT Registered</li> <li>Practice Assessor</li> <li>Completed Preceptorship</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Evidence of continuing professional development.</li> <li>Evidence of post graduate development through formal postgraduate courses or experience</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, impers

Job overview Would you like a fascinating, fast moving and fulfilling role? If the answer is yes, then we are seeking to recruit an experienced Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist to join our established, successful and dynamic team as we consolidate and develop Liaison and Diversion services in police custody suites, courts and prisons across Kent and Medway. Work with enthusiastic and passionate colleagues to provide an all age, all vulnerabilities service to clients in the Criminal Justice System. Make a real difference to people's lives by identifying their support needs and encouraging them to engage with services that can help them. Collaborate with a range of professionals across health, justice and social care to reduce reoffending and support safer communities. Main duties of the job The role of a Specialist Liaison and Diversion Practitioner (SLDP) is both an interesting and challenging one, where you will experience all aspects of the criminal justice system. We are looking for forward thinking and enthusiastic practitioners, with a keen eye for risk assessment and formulation to respond to referrals from within the criminal justice system and support individuals with identified health or social vulnerabilities. You will also have the opportunity to provide community support and being involved in outreach initiatives.<ul> <li>The successful candidate will work in Police Custody Suites, Courts, Prisons and varying community locations across Kent and Medway so some experience of liaison, crisis intervention or forensic services would be an advantage. You will be working with people who experience mental health needs, learning disabilities, communication difficulties, drug and alcohol misuse and other health and social vulnerabilities. </li> <li>Our SLDP's do not hold caseload's and their work is aimed at point-in-time assessment, liaison and diversion. These crucial assessments will be used to inform the most appropriate and robust care pathways. </li> <li>In essence, our SLDP's provide the crucial link between a variety of stakeholders and can make a real difference to the outcome of service users' experiences in the criminal justice system</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, wecare 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 tomake 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 Check out our recruitment videos Recruitment - YouTube Detailed job description and main responsibilities This role requires close partnership working with both statutory and voluntary sector agencies and a commitment to working with a complex and diverse range of individuals with varying needs. 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 on the role's responsibilities and person specification. Person specification Training and Qualifications Essential criteria<ul><li>Member of a professional body</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>A degree or equivalent qualification/experience at post registration level</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Experience of working within community mental health</li> <li>Extensive clinical experience including both individual and group work</li> <li>Understanding and expertise in the principles of risk assessment and risk management</li> <li>Post registration experience of working within a relevant setting</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Detailed knowledge of the relevant legislation procedures and policies relating to Mental Health Care ie CPA, Mental Capacity Act</li> <li>Experience of the criminal justice system</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.

Specialist Liaison & Diversion Practitioner

Job overview The Forensic Low Secure &amp; Learning Disability Forensic Inpatient service has opportunities for a Band 6 Team Leader (RMN) at the Allington and Tarentfort Centres located in Dartford. The Allington Centre is a 20 bed low secure inpatient service for forensic services. We specialise in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex mental health needs, who require care in a low secure setting, in response to offending, risky and/or challenging behaviours. Tarentfort Centre is a 20 bedded specialist Low Secure Unit for the treatment and care of adult males/transgender females (whose risks to others cannot be managed in a female ward), who have confirmed or suspected identities as people with intellectual disability and/or autistic people and who may have additional mental health diagnoses. All people admitted to the Tarentfort Centre must also have been detained under MHA 1983/2007. Main duties of the job Support the Ward Managers and Matron in the delivery of clinical leadership, practice and achievement of quality priorities within inpatient learning disability and autism services. Ensure that the well-being of patients, staff and visitors is paramount to the ward ethos. Support the strategic objectives of the Trust through maintaining adherence of staff and of self to all Trust polices and procedures. This is a clinically based role where daily visible leadership is expected. What is High Cost Area Allowance? The High-Cost Area (HCA) allowance, also referred to as London Weighting, is a payment made to employees who work in London and the surrounding areas. As this post is based in Dartford, Gravesham or Swanley, the successful applicant will receive an additional payment each month. 5% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £1,303 per year and a maximum payment of £2,198 per year (the agreed annual amount will be divided into 12 equal amounts and paid monthly) (2025 figures) 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) Please see the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria<ul><li>RMN Degree or Equivalent</li> <li>Active Mentor Qualification</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Post registration experience of working as a nurse within Secure Mental Health Service</li> </ul>Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>Good Organisational Skills and time management</li> <li>Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication</li> <li>Computer Literate</li> <li>Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team</li> <li>Ability to manage staff including performance, sick absence and probation</li> <li>Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and procedures relating to treatment and care of patients</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.

Team Leader

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. We are looking for a Band 7 Practitioner to join our team based at Maidstone Hospital. The purpose of the job is to provide a hospital based mental health service to patients of the Acute Trust. You will assess referrals made from the district hospital, work a small caseload of complex clients and liaise with referrers involved, offering training, consultation and advice to colleagues working in the Acute hospital setting. You will enable timely triage, assessment and intervention of those with co-morbid physical illness and mental illness and ensure that appropriate treatments are accessed where available. These assessments will be completed within the identified framework of 1 hour for triage and 4 hours for a full LPS assessment. As an expert practitioner, you will also provide clinical supervision for Band 6 practitioners. Main duties of the job<ul> <li>Assessing patients with suspected or known mental health issues, including dementia and delirium.</li> <li>Sharing expertise in mental health crises in older adults.</li> <li>Collaborating with Acute Trust and KMPT teams to ensure effective care.</li> <li>Identifying social needs and coordinating care plans.</li> <li>Managing risk and safeguarding concerns.</li> <li>Developing integrated care plans and involving carers appropriately.</li> <li>Acting autonomously in assessments and care planning.</li> <li>Leading in a specific clinical area (e.g., neurodiversity, substance misuse).</li> <li>Supporting service development, staff supervision, inductions, and clinical audits.</li> <li>Promoting equality, trust values, and cost-effective resource use.</li> <li>Driving service improvements through PREM &amp; CREM feedback.</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. Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification 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. Take a look at our Community Nursing Video Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria<ul><li>Registered Mental Health Nurse,</li> <li>Post-registration therapy qualification or wish and ability to work towards this</li> <li>Educated or working towards Masters degree level via specialist modules</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Occupational therapist and/or relevant clinical qualification</li> <li>Have undertaken Practice Supervisor role</li> <li>Additional qualifications or experience in specialist areas such as: ASD/Dual diagnosis/Dementia/Complex emotional dysregulation /High intensity users</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Previous experience at senior nurse (band 6 or above) of one year and above</li> <li>Experience of working individually with people using a CBT or similar therapeutic approach OR - Experience of working in the community with people with mental health problems</li> <li>Experience of identifying, assessing and managing clinical risk</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience of leading service developments</li> <li>Experience of clinical audit and research</li> </ul>Knowledge Essential criteria<ul><li>Sound knowledge of mental health problems particularly the impact of physical and mental illness on wellbeing</li> <li>Ability to develop strong therapeutic alliance and engage individuals in treatment</li> <li>Ability to develop and provide training packages</li> <li>Ability to apply principles of clinical governance and evidence-based practice to own practice</li> <li>Ability to liaise effectively with others</li> <li>Ability to identify, assess and manage clinical risk</li> <li>Knowledge of relevant legislation</li> <li>Ability to work under own initiative</li> <li>Ability to travel to different sites across the Trust in a timely manner</li> <li>Computer literate</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 i

Senior Clinical Practitioner

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. Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker to come and work with the Kent &amp; Medway Rough Sleeper Service, which is expanding to include the North Kent (Swale) area. The team works 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 the rough sleepers average age of death is 43, we cannot let this need go unmet. Main duties of the job<ul> <li>Carrying out regular outreach alongside homelessness staff to identify unmet mental health needs and make appropriate referrals.</li> <li>Visiting 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>Identifying where people need to be fast tracked into primary care services.</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 At Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, 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. 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 Qualifications Essential criteria<ul><li>Registered RMN</li> <li>Educated to degree level or equivalent</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> </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>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

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. 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

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. Calling all Community Psychiatric Nurses &amp; Occupational Therapists, why not kick start your career in Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, working in our friendly Mental Health Together Team located in Maidstone. An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurses and an Occupational Therapist to contribute to the development of mental health services. The post is suitable for registered Nurses and Occupational Therapists, with at least 2 years post qualification experience. You will need to have demonstrated skills and expertise in carrying out a variety of assessments and be able to plan and execute interventions, with individuals, their carers and groups. You will need to be clinically confident and competent in working with individuals in a community setting and be able to work effectively in a multi-professional context. You should have collaborative and enthusiastic styles, as well as have a passion and commitment to develop and promote mental health services. Main duties of the job<ul> <li>Ensure assessment of service users and analyse and interpret information gained to form an accurate formulation of risk and need. </li> <li>Work collaboratively with service users, staff, and carers to identify goals to determine and deliver an appropriate intervention/recovery plan which maximises engagement and performance whilst balancing risk, and promoting choice and independence. </li> <li>Monitor, evaluate and modify therapeutic interventions to measure progress and increase efficacy for the best possible service user outcomes and experience.</li> <li>Act as an experienced clinician supporting best practice in line with NICE guidance and professional standards.</li> <li>Demonstrate clinical leadership skills through the management of dedicated projects and approved quality improvement initiatives</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 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>CPN with Community Experience</li> <li>Completed Preceptorship</li> <li>Completed Edward Jenner Programme / Leadership Training (RMN)</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Evidence of continuing professional development.</li> <li>Practice Assessor</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Significant experience at Band 5</li> <li>Evidence of post qualifying continued learning</li> <li>Experience of delivering clinical supervision</li> <li>Experience of developing learners and staff in the work place</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience of working within the NHS</li> <li>Experience of being involved in service developments or audits</li> </ul>Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>Significant knowledge of and ability to apply relevant legislative frameworks and policies relating to care e.g. Mental Capacity Act</li> <li>Knowledge and understanding of the NMC Code of Conduct</li> <li>A comprehensive understanding and ability to apply principles of risk assessment and risk management</li> <li>Good knowledge and practice of IT skills</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Ability to support and develop an environment which ensures effective clinical care and innovation</li> <li>An understanding of the broad aims of current national and local healthcare policy and an appreciation of the implications of this on clinical practice</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.&lt;

Job overview This is an exciting opportunity to work in a specialised setting where you can develop your knowledge, skills and your Forensic Social Worker career. You will be a pivotal part of the multidisciplinary team providing high quality care and applying social work values in a secure hospital setting. This role is ideal for a resilient social worker who enjoys working as part of an MDT and is passionate about supporting patients through their recovery journey, ultimately achieving their discharge from hospital. The post holder will be supported to manage an agreed caseload of highly complex forensic work. You will assist our inpatients to maintain links with their local community, and their families where appropriate. You will liaise closely with community teams and other agencies and support the Medium Secure Services' own MDT. You may be expected to undertake some travel in relation to your duties. Newly qualified staff may apply but will need to go through their ASYE at Band 5 and once completed, they will move to Band 6 thereafter. Main duties of the job<ul> <li>Work within an inpatient ward as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT).</li> <li>Research and compile social history reports. </li> <li>Identify any potential barriers to discharge at the earliest possible stage, and work with others to help overcome these.</li> <li>Provide support to the wider ward team regarding both children's and adult safeguarding responsibilities.</li> <li>Contribute to the ongoing care planning for in-patients, and work with partner organisations and the wider MDT to ensure risk is managed effectively. You'll be linking with relevant colleagues, Responsible Local Authorities and Integrated Care Boards to ensure that patients are assessed under the Care Act 2014 and that their 'Section 117' needs are determined promptly, to facilitate effective discharge, in collaboration with the patient and their family. </li> <li>Contribute to various statutory forums, including Mental Health Tribunals and Mental Health Act Hospital Managers' Hearings.</li> <li>Lead on liaison with external agencies, including MAPPA, probation and the Victim Contact Scheme. </li> <li>Demonstrate the skills to maintain their Social Work professional identity and ability to assert the social perspective when working within an inpatient environment.</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 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). Person specification Qualification Essential criteria<ul><li>SW Qualification SW Registration</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Additional relevant training - eg AMHP, BIA, Practice Ed.</li> </ul>Forensic Expierience Essential criteria<ul><li>Work with mental health or learning disabilities</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Work in Secure Service</li> </ul>Other Relevant Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>Additional Qualifications or Training</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>&gt;2 years experience in MH or related</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.

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