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Job overview Exciting opportunity to work with the Mental Health of Learning Disability (MHLD) across Kent. We are currently looking to recruit Band 3 Support Time and Recovery Workers. The post will cover East Kent (based in the Beacon in Thanet) The main elements of community mental health support work focus on collaborative working with service users to promote engagement and to facilitate an optimum level of independence and self-management. Our expectation is that you will endeavour to establish therapeutic relationships within which to address recovery goals in order to help service users to gain access to a range of resources and services to facilitate involvement and connection with the local community. Part of the expected role of this post is to assist nursing staff with the effective functioning of the Physical Health Clinics and support the wider MDT Teams with monitoring the implementation of treatment plans in place. Visiting people at their own home as required. Main duties of the job To work as part of a team that provides secondary mental health services, focusing on the direct needs of service users with a Learning disability, working across boundaries of care, organisation and role. To provide support and give time to an allocated group of service users in order to promote their recovery and maintain them in their community environment helping them to build their own support network. To support service users to identify their needs and to assist care co-ordinators to plan, implement and evaluate individual care plans. To have the individual service user's needs at the fore at all times, working to the recovery model to support the service user to work towards their identified goals. To use agreed values and skills to underpin day-to-day work. To be actively involved in the delivery of Interventions with the support and guidance of the Multi-disciplinary Team. Working for our organisation Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life. We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, as well as specialist services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. We are rated Good overall by the CQC. Each year we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 people in the community. We are proud to employ over 3,800 people from 66 nationalities, and to serve an increasingly diverse range of communities across rural and urban areas. You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones. The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service. Our strategy Our mission is what we set out to do every dayWe deliver brilliant care through brilliant people Our vision is where we want to be in the futureTo provide outstanding care and to work in partnership to deliver this in the right place, for every service user, every time. Check out our recruitment videos Recruitment - YouTube Detailed job description and main responsibilities To be aware of any Advance Directives made by service users in respect of their care and treatment To assist in delivering a high standard of support to service users and their carers, promoting their equality, dignity and mental wellbeing at all times To facilitate service user and carer input into the development of best practice To promote effective communication and relationships with people who are troubled or depressed To establish and maintain working relationships with people who have difficulty in communicating To establish and maintain working relationships with people who lack trust and motivation To provide advice and information to those who enquire about mental and physical health needs and related services To regularly work with people who are experiencing or have experience often sad or upsetting personal and/or social situations To establish, sustain and at the appropriate time, disengage from professional relationships with service users working at the service users' pace with support from the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) To provide, or assist service users to access, information on health promotion to include a health diet; smoking cessation; preventing substance misuse and the importance of physical exercise To work with individuals to facilitate access and engagement in a range of leisure and other community based activities, working across boundaries of care and organisations including Secondary Care, Primary Care and Third Sector services. Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role. Person specification Training, Qualification Essential criteria<ul><li>NVQ Level 2 in Care/ community Mental Health Care or agreed equivalent experience Commitment to undertake and to gain appropriate Level 3 qualification within an agreed time limit.</li> <li>Ability to demonstrate a good level of English and Maths skills.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>NVQ Level 3 in Care/Certificate in Community Mental Health Care or agreed equivalent</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Experience working with People with Learning Disabilities/ASD/ADHD.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience of emotional distress in others.</li> <li>Experience of mental health services (as a worker or service user/carer)</li> <li>Experience of working with Older Adults with mental health needs or dementia.</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 unsupervised in a range of settings.</li> <li>Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users and carers.</li> <li>Ability to form professional relationships with other professionals including the local MDT</li> <li>A keenness to make a positive contribution to improving the quality of life of people with, Learning disability, ASD, ADHD and mental health problems.</li> <li>Ability to recognise and support the personal resourcefulness of people with Learning Disability mental illness</li> <li>Ability to acknowledge diversity and promote anti-discriminatory practice/equal opportunities and cultural awareness.</li> <li>Ability to adapt and embrace change both, expectation of role and as the organisation seeks to improve and develop.</li> <li>Hold a current driving licence. Own a vehicle.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>To have an understanding of various means of communication for people with Learning Disabilities</li> <li>To have experience of</li></ul>

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 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

Job overview Would you like to experience Liaison, Diversion &amp; Reconnect through a Secondment opportunity. 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 a forward thinking and enthusiastic practitioner, 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>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 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 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. An opportunity has arisen for a Service Manager within the West Kent Directorate. You will be responsible for the overall management of a range of nominated services within the Directorate. You will work closely with colleagues in all other relevant teams, ensuring excellent clinical, operational and financial outcomes. As part of the mental health transformation, there is a need for you to work collaboratively with other providers enabling seamless patient pathways and service user engagement. You will need to be proficient in the use data and analysis to support better outcomes for patients and will actively coordinate initiatives to ensure improvement plans are developed and implemented. You will be supported to know who the internal and external stakeholders are and when to use them effectively in promoting and securing the services' reputation. You will identify opportunities for service improvement and growth seeking support from the General Manager to maximise these. They will also deputise for the General Manager in all aspects of the service as required. Specific Service Responsibilities for Service Managers vary. For this post it includes the all age Mental Health Together + service in South West Kent, the West Kent Memory Assessment Service Community and the Personality Disorder Service across Kent. Main duties of the job Working closely with the Professional Heads and the General Manager to provide demonstrable assurance that the quality of the clinical services including patient safety, patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes meet the required high standards. This will include investigations into serious incidents, complaints and staffing issues, appraisal, supervision and training of staff and compliance with mandatory reporting. Service Managers work closely with the Team Managers (direct reports) and other professionals to ensure care pathways are effective with regular reviews to enable strategic and operational plans to be delivered. Service Managers are responsible for ensuring good patient flow management utilising a combination of demand and capacity information, length of stay data caseload management and adherence to agreed clinical pathways. In addition, Service Mangers systematically make certain that clinical governance arrangements are imbedded within services and are working to full effect. 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 Working with the Clinical and Service Leadership to recruit, motivate and train the workforce. To be able to demonstrate that staff have the appropriate skills and training to deliver high quality care. To appoint Team Leaders with the appropriate competencies. To be visible and available and to manage the performance of services to ensure excellent clinical outcomes and good levels of engagement. 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 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. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria<ul><li>Recognised Professional Qualification in Social Work (DipSW/CQSW), Mental Health Nursing (RMN), Psychology or any allied medical profession. First Degree.</li> <li>Evidence of continuing professional development to Master's level or equivalent.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>MSc. Management course</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Senior Management Experience in running large multidisciplinary teams with significant clinical and business delivery targets.</li> <li>Experience of managing budgets and resources effectively.</li> <li>Experience of leading and managing change to deliver organisational goals.</li> <li>Experience of individual and team Performance Management and Appraisals</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Project Management Qualification</li> </ul>Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>Effective communications and interpersonal skills and proven ability to develop and manage key relationships at all levels.</li> <li>Leadership skills especially the ability to lead and manage change through influence without direct management</li> <li>Able to analyse complex issues/problems, gather relevant information and exercise sound judgement in reaching the most appropriate conclusions.</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

Service Manager

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 overview Launch Your Career in Mental Health! Medway Community Mental Health Team Seeks Duty Worker (Band 6) Calling all passionate Registered Mental Health Nurses! Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of others? Do you thrive in a supportive and growing team environment? The Medway Community Mental Health Team is seeking a dedicated Duty Worker to join our team in Gillingham. This Band 6 role offers an exciting opportunity to provide mental health assessments, advice, and support to individuals in need. What you'll gain:<ul> <li>Launch your rewarding career in the NHS</li> <li>Develop your skills and gain valuable experience</li> <li>Receive extensive training and professional development opportunities</li> <li>Work within a supportive and growing team atmosphere</li> </ul> Qualifications:<ul> <li>Registered Mental Health Nurse</li> <li>Post-qualification experience in community or urgent care mental health</li> <li>Continuing professional development evidence</li> <li>Experience working in a community setting (desirable)</li> </ul> Benefits:<ul> <li>27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (full-time)</li> <li>NHS pension scheme</li> <li>Eligibility for the Blue Light Card</li> </ul> Ready to make a positive impact? Apply now! Here are some clips of our KMPT staff, speaking about their role and why they enjoy working for us. Working at KMPT (youtube.com) Main duties of the job The Duty Worker role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be the first point of contact for individuals experiencing severe and enduring mental health issues. What You'll Do:<ul> <li>Provide initial assessment and support to new and known service users.</li> <li>Offer expert guidance and information to healthcare professionals.</li> <li>Conduct urgent assessments for individuals needing immediate help.</li> <li>Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.</li> </ul> What We're Looking For:<ul> <li>Strong initiative and self-motivation.</li> <li>Excellent teamwork and communication abilities.</li> <li>Knowledge of advanced nursing interventions and community assessment skills.</li> <li>A willingness to undergo relevant training.</li> </ul> This Role is Perfect For:<ul> <li>Experienced mental health professionals with a passion for advocacy and intervention.</li> <li>Individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.</li> <li>Those seeking to make a real difference in the lives of others.</li> </ul> Ready to take the first step? Working for our organisation Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life. We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county. The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles. You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones. The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service. Detailed job description and main responsibilities In this role, you will play a vital part in providing holistic, patient-centered care. You'll conduct comprehensive assessments, considering all aspects of a patient's well-being - mental, physical, social, cultural, and more. By working collaboratively with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals, you'll develop personalized care plans that address their unique needs. As a clinical leader, you'll champion best practices and quality improvement initiatives. This is a chance to make a significant impact on the care provided within our setting. Do you have the skills and passion to thrive in this role?<ul> <li>Excellent assessment skills, considering all aspects of patient well-being</li> <li>Strong communication and collaboration abilities</li> <li>Commitment to person-centered care</li> <li>Passion for quality improvement</li> </ul> We offer a rewarding work environment with opportunities for professional development. If you're ready to take your nursing career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Person specification Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Registered on NMC</li> <li>One year experience at Band 5 or above in hospital or community health care</li> <li>Evidence of continued professional development, appropriate to role</li> <li>Clear understanding of CPA and care coordination role</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Post-registration certificate ENB 998. Possession of specialist nursing or other relevant highter academic or skills focussed awards</li> <li>Post registration mentorship qualification</li> </ul>Skills/Knowledge Essential criteria<ul><li>Good IT skills</li> <li>Good understanding of the principles of the Recovery Approach</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Excellent IT skills</li> <li>Understanding of interagency skills</li> <li>Previous experience in the field of work</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

Mental Health Practitioner - Duty 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 Medway CAMHS team from 1st April 2026. The Medway CAMHS Community team provides a service to children and young people (under the age of 18 years) living in Rochester, Gillingham, Chatham, and Strood. Rochester has a CYP population of 5 156, Gillingham has a CYP population of 18 203, Chatham has a CYP population of 13 583, and Strood has a CYP population of 6004. 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. 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 *PLEASE NOTE: this job description is currently pending approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists* 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: <ol> <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 opportunity 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 KMMH values and promote equality and diversity. </li> </ol> *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 CCT in 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 Lifelong Learning Essential criteria<ul><li>Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training</li> <li>Ability to work in</li></ul>

Community CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist - Medway

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. We welcome applications from motivated Consultant Psychiatrists looking to develop their career with the Dartford CAMHS Community team from 1st April 2026. The Dartford CAMHS Community team provides a service to children and young people (under the age of 18 years) living in Dartford, Swanley and Gravesham. Dartford has a CYP population of 30 808, Swanley has a CYP population of 2 608, and Gravesham has a CYP population of 27 045. 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 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 1. To act as an autonomous, registered practitioner who is legally and professionally accountable for own unsupervised actions guided by the professional code of conduct and Trust guidelines and protocols. 2. The post holder will have full registration with a licence to practice on the General Medical Council (GMC). 3. Further professional knowledge will have been gained through accredited courses, workshops, study, and in-house training programmes. 4. To be responsible, and accountable, for service delivery to clients/patients. 5. To be able to assess and develop care plans to meet the complex needs of patients with a variety of conditions. This includes chronic, acute, and palliative care within own competencies, recognising own limitations and seeking advice when necessary. This will include continuously evaluating and acting on outcomes. 6. To be able to initiate referrals to other health professional specialist services and agencies. 7. To provide patients and relatives with information and education thus ensuring they have meaningful choices that promote dignity, independence, and quality of life. 8. To ensure practice is supported by research, evidence-based practice, literature, and peer review. 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

Community CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist - Dartford

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. We are looking for a dedicated consultant to join the South Kent Community CAMHS team from 1st April 2026. The South Kent CAMHS Community team provides a service to children and young people (under the age of 18 years) living in Dover and Folkestone. Dover has a CYP population of 24 908, and Folkestone has a CYP population of 22 301. 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. 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 Main duties of the job 1. To act as an autonomous, registered practitioner who is legally and professionally accountable for own unsupervised actions guided by the professional code of conduct and Trust guidelines and protocols. 2. The post holder will have full registration with a licence to practice on the General Medical Council (GMC). 3. Further professional knowledge will have been gained through accredited courses, workshops, study, and in-house training programmes. 4. To be responsible, and accountable, for service delivery to clients/patients. 5. To be able to assess and develop care plans to meet the complex needs of patients with a variety of conditions. This includes chronic, acute, and palliative care within own competencies, recognising own limitations and seeking advice when necessary. This will include continuously evaluating and acting on outcomes. 6. To be able to initiate referrals to other health professional specialist services and agencies. 7. To provide patients and relatives with information and education thus ensuring they have meaningful choices that promote dignity, independence, and quality of life. 8. To ensure practice is supported by research, evidence-based practice, literature, and peer review. 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 *PLEASE NOTE: this job description is currently pending approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists* 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: This post attracts a newly enhanced recruitment bonus of £20,000* Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000* Easy access to inhouse research team and academic opportunity through Kent's own Medical school Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme - Bank your annual leave to save up for that all important extended break Flexible working - just ask and we will try to help Excellent Learning and Development opportunities - We offer doctors at all grades the chance to engage in leadership, educational, research, quality improvement development and seek growth opportunities tailored to their areas of interest Free access to an independent counselling service Blue Light Card - A discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discounts Car lease scheme A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMMH values and promote equality and diversity. *If you would like further information, or to know the full terms of the Recruitment Bonus and/or Relocation Allowance, then please contact our Medical Staffing Team: <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 CCT in 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 Lifelong Learning Essential criteria<ul><li>Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training</li> <li>Ability to work in and lead team</li> <li>Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership &amp; collaborative working to deliver improvement</li> <li>Participated in continuous professional</li></ul>

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