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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 a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our busy team at Bridge House, based in Maidstone. You will be required to be the Nurse In Charge of a stand-alone 9 bedded Inpatient Detoxification Unit, coordinating the running of the unit, admissions and discharges, working alongside support workers. You will be responsible for the safety of highly complex patients undergoing alcohol, opiate and other substance withdrawals. The client group has an extensive history of trauma and require psychosocial interventions such as group therapy, which you will be expected to facilitate. This position requires a passionate and enthusiastic registered nurse with a minimum of 18months post-registered experience and a passion for working in addiction services. Please be advised that this position is not open to those registered nurses who have recently qualified and require a period of preceptorship Main duties of the job<ul> <li>Giving medication, assessing and treating acute withdrawal symptoms </li> <li>Assessing and treating physical health needs </li> <li>Using recognised assessment tools to inform care </li> <li>Facilitating recovery focussed group sessions</li> <li>Coordinating support workers and delegation of tasks </li> <li>Completing admission and discharge processes </li> <li>Have an understanding of relapse prevention strategies and signposting</li> <li>Providing supervision for support workers </li> <li>PA/PS for students </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 The Staff Nurse at Bridge House inpatient detoxification unit plays a vital role in delivering safe, compassionate care to individuals undergoing substance and alcohol withdrawal. The role includes clinical assessment, medication administration, risk management, and therapeutic engagement, all aligned with NICE guidelines. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, the nurse supports recovery through structured interventions and emotional support. Their contribution enhances service quality, promotes patient safety, and strengthens team cohesion-ensuring a responsive, person-centred environment that empowers clients and upholds the organisation's commitment to excellence in addiction care. 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>RMN or RN</li> <li>Qualified Practice Assessor (or working towards becoming a Practice Assessor if still in the first year of registration)</li> <li>Evidence of training/further study/or prepared to within the addiction speciality</li> <li>minimum of 18months post registered experience</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Group work training completed</li> <li>Motivational interviewing</li> <li>Counselling/counselling skills</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Experience of working in Mental Health and detox settings</li> <li>Experience of working with people in active addiction</li> <li>Clinical assessment of alcohol, opiate and other substance withdrawals</li> <li>Recognising and managing deteriorating physical health</li> <li>Experience in managing withdrawal seizures</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience of working collaboratively with external agencies</li> <li>Experience with wound care</li> <li>Previous experience of working within the NHS</li> <li>Experience of psychotherapies, counselling, group facilitation or motivational interviewing</li> </ul>Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>Knowledge of assessment tools used to assess withdrawals from alcohol and substances and how to apply these to patient care.</li> <li>To pass medication and physical health competencies</li> <li>A comprehensive understanding and ability to apply principles of risk assessment and risk management.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Participate in quality improvement, audits, research, etc</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 jo

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Careers at Kent & Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Staff Nurse

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. A position has arisen for an Operational Team Manager within our South Kent Coast Mental Health Together Plus service. This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist seeking to take their first step into a management role. As Operational Manager you would be required to work collaboratively with the Clinical Leaders and Service Manager in being accountable for the team's performance and operational delivery of safe and effective care. You will be responsible for the strategic management of targets and performance, including waiting time and caseload management, day to day operational management, which includes staff management such as 1-2-1s, appraisals, wellbeing, sickness, absences, e-rostering, governance and financial management. You will be fully supported in this role through regular 1-2-1s with the Service Manager and by the wider Senior Management Team. 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>To assure all services meet the required local and national targets and standards in relation to quality, performance governance, workforce planning and finance. </li> <li>To uphold the Trust Values, through developing a positive team "can do" attitude and culture through role modelling and setting out team expectation.</li> <li>To be responsible for the strategic management of targets and performance, including waiting time and caseload management, day to day operational management which includes staff management such as wellbeing, sickness, absences, e-rostering, governance and financial management.</li> <li>To ensure engagement of the full Multi-Disciplinary Team.</li> <li> Monitoring and analysis of data </li> <li> Provision of Managerial Supervision and Appraisal. </li> <li> To have joint responsibility for CQC expectations and deliver this through ensuring team standards are reviewed against any CQC action plan that aims to improve service delivery and consistency in care. </li> <li> To work collaboratively with Lead Clinician and Lead Nurse to ensure the highest standards of practice and service delivery. </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 Please refer to attached job description and person specification for full details of the roles and responsibilities for this role. At Kent and Medway Mental Health 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. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria<ul><li>Registered Mental Health Nurse, registered Social Worker or registered Occupational Therapist (holding diploma or degree qualification).</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Management/Clinical Leadership qualification or equivalent experience.</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Previous experience of working as a Band 6 within a Community Mental Health Service.</li> <li>Supervisory/Leadership experience.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience of managing staff groups.</li> <li>Experience of managing change.</li> </ul>Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>Highly developed verbal and written communication skills</li> <li>Ability to read and analyses data.</li> <li>Clear understanding of the modernisation agenda across health and social care to influence service development and achievement of targets.</li> <li>Sound knowledge of legislation relevant to area of practice, i.e. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act.</li> <li>Proven organisational skills</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Knowledge of improvement methodologies and change management Knowledge of Trust Data bases.</li> <li>Sound understanding of QI framework and application.</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 i

Operational Team Manager

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. 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. Rel

Psychiatric Liaison Practitioner

Job overview Are you a passionate mental health professional seeking a dynamic and rewarding career? We are seeking an energetic and motivated individual to join our established Medway CMHT in North Kent. This new and exciting post is for experienced mental health nurses wanting to make a difference in clinical care, achieved by providing specialist mental health advice and education to staff within the team, alongside setting, monitoring, and maintaining quality standards of care. We offer: Annual leave allowance starting at 27 days per year (when working full time) + Bank Holidays. Access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme. Eligibility for the Blue Light Card (discount service for the NHS, providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street. Main duties of the job In this role, you will:<ul> <li>Lead by example: Provide clinical guidance and support to nurses within both programs, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.</li> <li>Champion quality care: Work alongside Matrons and the Head of Nursing to ensure high-quality clinical practices are implemented across MHT and Together Plus.</li> <li>Advocate for your team: Be a voice for nurses, addressing concerns and ensuring they have the resources needed to succeed.</li> <li>Share your expertise: Stay up-to-date on best practices in mental health and mentor colleagues through training and knowledge sharing.</li> <li>Ensure seamless service: Collaborate with the wider team to assess client needs and ensure placement in the most appropriate program (MHT or Together Plus).</li> <li>Optimise service flow: Identify areas for improvement and work collaboratively to streamline the client journey through both programs.</li> <li>Provide direct care: Maintain a small caseload of clients with complex needs, offering them personalised clinical support.</li> </ul> We are looking for a candidate with: Strong clinical expertise in mental health nursing (registration required). Exceptional leadership and communication skills. A collaborative and relationship-building approach. Proactive problem-solving and solution-oriented mindset. Commitment to evidence-based practice. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on mental health services, we encourage you to apply! 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. At KMPT, 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 Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>Good IT/keyboard Skills</li> <li>Ability to prioritise key tasks and target intervention</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication Negotiating and motivational skills</li> <li>Crisis resolution and management skills</li> <li>Problem solving/solution focussed</li> <li>Good time management</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Registered Mental health nurse</li> <li>Minimum of 5 years relevant experience and 3 years in Community setting</li> <li>Previous experience of working in a community team</li> <li>Previous experience of working in a community team Experience of working with people with a Personality Disorder Crisis Resolution</li> <li>Clinical assessment of physical, psychological and social care Offering support to carers/families in relation to distressing circumstances</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Previous experience working at Band 7</li> <li>Experience of working with complex needs</li> <li>Experience of Forensic cases</li> </ul>Knowledge Essential criteria<ul><li>Knowledge of CMHF</li> <li>Working knowledge of mental health act</li> <li>Knowledge of care act</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Awareness of NHS plan</li> <li>Clinical governance priorities</li> </ul>Other Essential criteria<ul><li>To be aware and demonstrate the Trust values</li> <li>To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area</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. T

Clinical Lead Nurse

Job overview We are seeking a qualified nurse to come and work in the SWK MHT+ team. If you are interested in older adults as well as in working age adults and keen to develop your expertise in initial assessments and therapeutic interventions, this is the role for you! Successful applicants will be working in our combined memory clinics alongside the multi-disciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, an operational team manager, clinical lead and administrators. The service is based in Tunbridge Wells but operates clinics in Sevenoaks too, so please note there may be an expectation to travel between sites as part of this 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). Main duties of the job<ul> <li>Deliver assessments, in a combined clinic setting, as home visits and in care homes where appropriate. </li> <li>Act as a role model and support new team members through demonstration and explanation of tasks and techniques.</li> <li>Facilitate, support and assess staff undergoing personal and/or professional development.</li> <li>Undertake and maintain all essential training for the role.</li> <li>Recording and documenting interventions delivered in a timely manner as per professional and local standards using KMPT systems. </li> <li>Coordinate and make recommendations to the care plan process.</li> <li>Act as Practice Assessor.</li> <li>Assess, act on and report any safeguarding concerns.</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 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>NMC registration and qualification</li> <li>Practice Assessor</li> <li>Completed preceptorship</li> <li>Completed Edward Jenner Programme</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Evidence of continuing professional development</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>Comprehensive understanding and ability to apply principles of risk assessment and risk management</li> <li>Pass medication and physical health competencies</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Ability to support and develop an environment which ensures effective clinical care and innovation</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Significant experience at Band 5</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience of working within the NHS</li> <li>Experience of working with older adults</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.

Community Psychiatric Nurse

Job overview Are you a dedicated, compassionate and experienced RMN/RNLD committed to providing great care? Do you want the chance to help shape a new and genuinely innovative service for the women of Kent and Medway? We're creating Kent and Medway's first, and only, NHS Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for women, and are seeking a talented Ward Manager to help us deliver this vital service. As Ward Manager you will be fully supported by the Matron, with a development plan and focussed supervision. The role of the Ward Manager is a challenging one and the suitable candidate should be able to demonstrate evidence of creating a culture of support and learning and have leadership experience. We welcome applicants that will be creative and enthusiastic in their approach to developing and maintaining high quality mental health care for service users. Please note that the start date for this post will be January 2026, to allow for sufficient time for onboarding, induction, and training before the anticipated arrival of the first patient in April 2026. If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, come and join our diverse and compassionate team committed to delivering excellent care and support for service users and their loved ones. This role comes with a High Cost Area Supplement: 5% of basic salary, subject to a min. of £1303 per year and a max. of £2198 per year (divided into 12 equal amounts and paid monthly). The salary listed is inclusive of the High-Cost Area Allowance. Main duties of the job You are professionally responsible for ensuring the delivery of a range of multi-disciplinary care. You must maintain a supportive leadership profile for the Deputy Ward Managers and for the full multidisciplinary team whilst working collaboratively with all other professionals to support the delivery of a therapeutic approach to patient care. The wellbeing of patients, staff and visitors is paramount to the ward ethos. In this role you will: • Oversee the management of a defined caseload of clients with complex mental and physical health needs, using evidence based, person centred, recovery orientated principles and practice. • Provide clinical and professional leadership for junior staff through supervision and training. • Support the trust's strategic objectives through maintaining the adherence of staff and self to all internal policies and external audit requirements. • Work on a supernumerary basis and as part of the overall team covering clinical input where required • Ensure that a "Duty of Candour" is maintained with services users/carers at all times. • E nsure services are able to be delivered safely and in accordance with the requirements of the Health and Social Care Act, including monitoring the quality and safety at each site of responsibility, identifying breaches, escalating them and acting on them as soon as possible. • Be responsible for ensuring a regular process of review is in place to detect incidents that indicate adverse quality of care, and triangulate. Working for our organisation Working in a PICU is very rewarding but we want to be honest and share that it is demanding too. It is likely to be needed by people with severe and complex mental health conditions (e.g. Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder and may be associated with Personality Disorder, Substance Misuse and PTSD). While emotionally challenging, the opportunity to support critically unwell women back to their communities, ensuring 'right care, in the right place, at the right time', is immense, and your skilled, multidisciplinary, team will be there to support you. You would be working as part of a team of mental health experts, dedicated to making sure the most unwell women in our communities have the same access to specialist care as men. We are recruiting now to make sure our new female PICU team is in place with enough time to train, form team bonds and prepare. So you can all make a profound difference to patient outcomes from day one. We also offer ongoing professional development to help you adapt and progress your career, including bespoke training and a comprehensive induction program. At KMPT, 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role. **Please note, any individual who is at risk of redundancy will be given priority, provided they meet the essential criteria.** Person specification Qualifications &amp; Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Registered RMN/RNLD with NMC pin registration</li> <li>Experience as a Deputy Ward Manager within an inpatient setting - or equivalent experience.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Previous experience as a Ward Manager</li> <li>Experience working within a PICU environment and/or a Female Acute/Forensic Mental Health Ward.</li> <li>Leadership Qualification (or working towards)</li> </ul>Qualification and Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Registered Nurse</li> <li>2 Years Leadership Experience</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience in Acute Inpatient Ward</li> </ul>

Ward Manager

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 registered mental health or learning disabilities nurse to join our supportive team. You will have a passion for supporting adults during admissions to inpatient services - supporting them and their families in their recovery. If you have a keen interest in developing your leadership skills then we have the support for you to develop them: We offer access to NHS leadership academy courses, our own in-house leadership courses, coaching and mentoring as well as regular team days, reflective practice and management and clinical supervision! In order to be shortlisted you will need:<ul> <li>Post-qualification experience working as a nurse</li> <li>Strong leadership skills</li> <li>Care and passion for the people that we serve</li> </ul>Main duties of the job Our Pledge: We commit to you that we will act with care, kindness, compassion and inclusivity.<ul> <li>We will work beside you and collaboratively with you.</li> <li>We will listen to you.</li> <li>Your voice will be centre to your care. </li> <li>We strive to continually improve ourselves and our service.</li> </ul> If you feel your values align with our teams then we would love to hear from you. We are an 18 bedded acute male mental health ward caring for people during a mental health crisis. The work can be challenging and very rewarding. You will be working with people to support them with their mental and physical health, learning new skills to cope with distress and keeping people safe. A key part of our role is working with family and loved ones as well as part of our wide multidisciplinary team (Doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists and more). Working for our organisation We are the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year. Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident. Join us - if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's doing well together. Detailed job description and main responsibilities<ul> <li>You must have post-registration experience and have completed mentorship training to be able to mentor students.</li> <li>You must also be able to support the needs of people with acute mental illness, their relatives and carers.</li> <li>This requires excellent communication and liaison skills.</li> <li>You will need to have a good knowledge of MHA and safeguarding.</li> <li>You will also have excellent interpersonal skills to manage and supervise staff effectively. </li> <li>You will be working with a wide range of experienced and friendly professionals providing high quality care with compassion.</li> <li>We offer regular clinical supervision and management supervision.</li> </ul> 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 Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>Good working knowledge of and ability to apply relevant legislative frameworks and policies relating to care e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding, Consent to Treatment.</li> <li>Good organisational and time management skills</li> <li>Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills</li> <li>Computer skills</li> <li>Ability to provide, undertake and use supervision effectively</li> </ul>Qualification Essential criteria<ul><li>RMN completion of Preceptorship programme</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Evidence of continuing professional development</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Leadership Experience</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Training in leadership</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 ef

Deputy Ward Manager

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 is 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 mental and psychical health 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<ul> <li>To 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>Providing a mental health consultation, liaison and advice service throughout the departments.</li> <li>Delivering a range of evidence based psychosocial interventions to individual patients as required.</li> <li>Assisting and supporting general hospital colleagues in making decisions about treatment and care in complex situations.</li> <li>Providing formal and informal education and case consultation to registered and unregistered staff.</li> <li>Representing mental health services within the Hospitals.</li> <li>Providing 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> 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 job description for full details on vacancy description, responsibilities and person specification. 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. Therefor

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