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Job overview Are you an exceptional Mental Health Nurse (RMN) ready for a rewarding challenge? It's a challenging and rewarding service to work in, and we need the best quality of candidates to help us grow our service. We are a 24-hour service 7 days a week at the Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother Hospital and at the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, when required You will be a confident, experienced clinician providing urgent mental health assessments, care, advice, and training across the acute general hospital (Emergency Departments and wards). You will be able to meet the assessment and formulation needs of both working-age adults and older adults, and have a good insight into your training needs to fulfil this role. You will have excellent interpersonal skills that you will use to facilitate high-quality mental health assessments and to build good working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You will be committed to the parity of esteem agenda and work closely with both physical and mental health clinicians to ensure a seamless delivery of care. Main duties of the job<ul> <li>Work as part of a psychiatric liaison team providing a liaison and assessment service 7 days per week, that will involve working unsocial hours and public holidays.</li> <li>Offer an assessment service to patients aged 18+ (with no upper age limit) presenting at the general hospital with a broad range of mental health and psychological problems, and diagnosed psychiatric illnesses.</li> <li>Provide a mental health consultation, liaison and advice service throughout the departments.</li> <li>Deliver a range of evidence based psychosocial interventions to individual patients as required.</li> <li> Assist and support general hospital colleagues in making decisions about treatment and care in complex situations.</li> <li>Provide formal and informal education and case consultation to registered and unregistered staff.</li> <li>Represent mental health services within the Hospitals.</li> <li> Provide a communication structure between secondary mental health services, primary care and non-statutory services, as a means of ensuring the highest possible standards of patient care. </li> </ul> In return for the above, we offer real commitment to your professional development, and regular supervision within a supportive working environment. 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 Please see the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role. Person specification Qualification Essential criteria<ul><li>Registered Professional Qualification in Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work, including registration with the relevant regulatory body.</li> <li>12 months post qualification experience</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Qualified Mentor</li> </ul>Knowledge Essential criteria<ul><li>Up to date knowledge of national and local guidance relevant to liaison psychiatry (e.g. Parity of esteem agenda, Crisis Care Concordat, 1 National Suicide Prevention Strategy, Relevant NICE Guidelines)</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Service development</li> </ul>Assessment Essential criteria<ul><li>Robust Mental Health Needs assessment including risk, mental state and formulation</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Expereince in older adult assessment</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Minimum of 18 months post qualification practice experience in mental health - any age</li> <li>Experience of liaising with a variety of stakeholders both internal and external to the mental health trust</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience of leading service developments,clinical audit and research</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

Psychiatric Liaison Practitioner

Job overview Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join the innovative Liaison Service? The liaison psychiatry service aims to provide mental health advice and support to individuals receiving care and treatment at any of the general hospitals in Kent and Medway. The teams work closely with their General Hospital colleagues to ensure that mental health and wellbeing are effectively treated alongside any physical health needs. The general hospital staff can refer anyone over the age of 18 who attends A&amp;E or is an inpatient on a medical or surgical ward. The team can then offer advice, support, or a full bio-psychosocial assessment as appropriate. Are you highly motivated and a qualified Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist? If you are, then this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for. There are Full-time and part-time posts available. Part-time posts will also be considered where possible. Main duties of the job Work as part of a psychiatric liaison team providing a liaison and assessment service 7 days per week that will involve working unsocial hours and public holidays. Offer an assessment service to patients aged 18+ (with no upper age limit) presenting at the general hospital with a broad range of mental health and psychological problems, and diagnosed psychiatric illnesses. Providing a mental health consultation, liaison and advice service throughout the departments. Deliver a range of evidence-based psychosocial interventions to individual patients as required. Assist and support general hospital colleagues in making decisions about treatment and care in complex situations. Provide formal and informal education and case consultation to registered and unregistered staff. Represent mental health services within the Hospitals. Provide a communication structure between secondary mental health services, primary care and non-statutory services, as a means of ensuring the highest possible standards of patient care. 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. Check out our recruitment videos Recruitment - YouTube 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 and Qualifications Essential criteria<ul><li>Registered Professional Qualification in Mental Health Nursing or Occupational Therapy including registration with the relevant regulatory body.</li> <li>If not a qualified mentor, commitment to work towards this</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Registered General Nurse (as a dual trained practitioner)</li> <li>Post Graduate Degree/Masters programme</li> <li>Qualified Mentor (998 or equivalent)/ Accredited Practice Educator (APPLE programme for OT).</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Experience of liaising with a variety of stakeholders both internal and external to the mental health trust</li> <li>Minimum of 18 months post qualification practice experience in mental health - any age</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience of leading service developments</li> <li>Experience of clinical audit and research</li> </ul>Knowledge &amp; Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>Up to date knowledge of national and local guidance relevant to liaison psychiatry (e.g. Parity of esteem agenda, Crisis Care Concordat, National Suicide Prevention Strategy, Relevant NICE Guidelines)</li> <li>A working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act, Duty of Candour</li> <li>Knowledge of the effects of physical health and long term conditions on mental health and wellbeing</li> <li>Interpersonal skills: good communicator, problem solving abilities, calm under pressure, engaging, alignment with KMPT values. Ability to work according to Trust Values at all times, especially in complex and challenging situations</li> <li>Clinical skills: Robust mental health needs assessment, including risk and Mental State Examination/Formulation ability.</li> <li>Training: Ability to deliver in ad hoc and formal education sessions</li> <li>Information Technology: Ability to use IT systems effectively and in a timely way</li> <li>Travelling: Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner</li> </ul>Important Information: In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, it may be necessary to bring the closing date forward. Please submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Due to the high volume of applications received, it is not possible to respond individually to your application. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the vacancy closing, please assume that your application has not been successful. Probation Period. New employees external to the trust are subject to a six-month probationary period. To deliver an effective service it is essential in some of our roles that you are able to travel between work bases in a timely manner. Production of false or forged documents/qualifications in order to obtain 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, ex

Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner

Job overview Join our well established Liaison Psychiatry team, who are diligent in creating effective care plans and comprehensive clinical strategies focused on delivering exceptional care for people with acute mental health needs. We welcome applications from highly motivated and experienced senior psychiatry practitioners who are capable of building and supporting teams of practitioners with effective decision making and communication skills. The ability to facilitate timely interventions and provide specialist assessment that will enhance the best outcome and recovery for adults (18years+) is vital in this role. The ideal candidate will be an experienced /registered mental health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker with post registration experience of working in mental health. You must have completed practice supervision, be educated to degree level and have or be working towards a level 7 Masters qualification. In return, we offer our staff opportunities for continuous development through a wide range of training opportunities, both in-house training and access to external training where required. Main duties of the job<ul> <li>Accept referrals of patients aged eighteen years and over for assessment, treatment and coordination with other relevant services.</li> <li>Work in collaboration with all members of the Liaison Psychiatry Service and involved agencies.</li> <li>Maintain a clinical caseload of patients with co morbid physical and mental illness.</li> <li>Provide specialist clinical input, liaison, consultancy and education to colleagues.</li> <li>Develop and provide evidence-based treatment plans for identified patients, in collaboration with the patient and referrer.</li> <li>Formulate, implement and evaluate treatment programmes.</li> <li>Promote the well-being and mental health of people, by providing relevant information and advice to them, their families and supporting agencies.</li> <li>Provide advice and support on clinical management and assessment of risk.</li> <li>Provide advice on the management of patients subject to the MHA and MCA.</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 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 and Training Essential criteria<ul><li>Qualifications andRegistered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational therapist and/or relevant clinical qualification. Training</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 with post registration experience of working in mental health</li> <li>Undertaken practice supervisor</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Previous experience at senior nurse (band 6 or above)</li> <li>Working individually with people using a CBT or similar therapeutic approach</li> <li>Working in the community with people with mental health problems</li> </ul>Knowledge and Skills 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 and provide training packages</li> <li>Knowledge of relevant legislation</li> </ul>Additional requirement Essential criteria<ul><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 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 co

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