Mental Health Practitioner

6 months ago


Gillingham, United Kingdom Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust Full time

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**:
Launch your rewarding career in the NHS

Develop your skills and gain valuable experience

Receive extensive training and professional development opportunities

Work within a supportive and growing team atmosphere

**Qualifications**:
Registered Mental Health Nurse

Post-qualification experience in community or urgent care mental health

Continuing professional development evidence

Experience working in a community setting (desirable)

**Benefits**:
27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (full-time)

NHS pension scheme

Eligibility for the Blue Light Card

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**:
Provide initial assessment and support to new and known service users.

Offer expert guidance and information to healthcare professionals.

Conduct urgent assessments for individuals needing immediate help.

Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

**What We're Looking For**:
Strong initiative and self-motivation.

Excellent teamwork and communication abilities.

Knowledge of advanced nursing interventions and community assessment skills.

A willingness to undergo relevant training.

**This Role is Perfect For**:
Experienced mental health professionals with a passion for advocacy and intervention.

Individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Those seeking to make a real difference in the lives of others.

Ready to take the first step?

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.

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?

Excellent assessment skills, considering all aspects of patient well-being

Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Commitment to person-centered care

Passion for quality improvement

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



  • Gillingham, United Kingdom South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Mental Health Practitioner - Integrated Urgent Care - Gillingham Are you looking for a new and challenging role? Are you an enthusiastic and passionate Mental Health Professional looking to make a real difference to the lives of our patients? Looking to take your career to the next level? An exciting opportunity has arisen for self-motivated and...


  • Gillingham, United Kingdom South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Mental Health Practitioner - Integrated Urgent Care - Gillingham Are you looking for a new and challenging role? Are you an enthusiastic and passionate Mental Health Professional looking to make a real difference to the lives of our patients? Looking to take your career to the next level? An exciting opportunity has arisen for self-motivated and...


  • Gillingham, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The...


  • Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a skilled Mental Health Practitioner to join our team in Kent and Medway. As part of the Additional Role Reimbursement Scheme, this role will embed Mental Health practitioners in Primary Care Networks, bridging the gap between Primary Care and Secondary Mental Health services.The successful candidate will work autonomously and...


  • Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust Full time

    **About the Role**We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Clinical Psychologist to join our team in North Kent. As a key member of our senior leadership team, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality psychological interventions for patients with complex mental health needs.The successful candidate will have a strong...


  • Gillingham, United Kingdom SECamb Full time

    Your role will include clinical mentoring and supervision for urgent incoming mental health incidents, the provision of remote triage, as well as liaising with other mental health services to ensure the best possible onward care for patients presenting with unscheduled, urgent and emergency care needs. You will be fully trained in the use of our Clinical...


  • Gillingham, United Kingdom SECamb Full time

    If you are a registered mental health professional with extensive experience in assessing and supporting individuals of any age, either children and young people, working age or older adults and would like to be part of a growing and developing service we would like to hear from you. Training - 2 weeks full time Pathways Clinical Consultation System (PaCCS)...


  • Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleThis Mental Health Practitioner role is an integral part of our team in Kent and Medway. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to assess and provide mental health support to children and young people in Primary Care settings.The ideal candidate will have significant experience working with children and young...


  • Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom Cygnet Full time

    **Delivering Exceptional Mental Health Services**Cygnet Hospital Wyke offers a range of acute admission services for men, and we are now looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our service users.**Job Summary:**This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per...


  • Gillingham, United Kingdom Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust Full time

    This is an exciting development for EIP services in Medway, South West Kent and Dartford following recent investment to develop an At Risk Mental State Service (ARMS). This is a service working alongside EIP focussing on delaying or preventing a transition to psychosis and reducing the need for people to access other services within the organisation. The...


  • Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom Transformation Unit Full time

    Job Title: Social Worker in Mental Health TeamThe role of a social worker in our mental health team is to provide high-quality support and care delivery for individuals with mental health issues, emotional, psychological, and social problems.This includes assessing and planning support for service users with mental health issues.Providing one-to-one...

  • Peer Support Worker

    6 months ago


    Gillingham, United Kingdom Mental Health Matters Full time

    **Hours of work**: 18 hours, 1x 12pm-6pm, 1x 6pm-12pm Service opening hours: 12pm-12am, 365 days Salary: £22,000 with progression up to £23,000 per annum Base: Medway Safe Haven, Medway Hospital, Windmill Road, Gillingham. About us Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 35 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health...


  • Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About UsNELFT NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of community and mental healthcare services in North East London, Essex, Kent, and Medway. We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and providing opportunities for staff development.This role is an exciting opportunity to be part of our team and make a real difference in the lives of...


  • Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an exceptional Senior Mental Health Specialist to join our team at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT). This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a real impact on the lives of individuals with mental health needs.


  • Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom beBee Professionals Full time £50,000 - £80,000

    We are seeking a highly skilled Oral Health Practitioner to join our team at beBee Professionals in Gillingham. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Dentistry and a valid license to practice in Ireland.Key Responsibilities:Perform routine dental procedures, including examinations, cleanings, and fillings.Provide patient education on maintaining good...


  • Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom Kent County Council Full time

    Kent County Council is seeking dedicated professionals to join their Adult Autism team as Mental Health Professionals. This exciting opportunity involves working closely with individuals requiring assessment under the Mental Health Act, providing a high-quality 24-hour service.ResponsibilitiesConduct thorough assessments in various settings, ensuring the...


  • Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust Full time

    **Mental Health Consultant Physician:** We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team at Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust.About Us:We are a leading provider of mental health and learning disability services, committed to delivering exceptional patient care and outcomes. Our team is passionate about...


  • Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom undisclosed Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Consultant Adult Psychiatrist to join our team at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT). As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will play a crucial role in providing mental health services to our diverse population.Main ResponsibilitiesProvide high-quality clinical care to patients with mental...


  • Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team at Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust. As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will play a key role in providing mental health services to our diverse population of 1.8 million people.Main DutiesThis is a part-time position with 10 PAs plus 0.5 PA and 3%...


  • Gillingham, United Kingdom Busy bees Full time

    **Do you want to see personal growth opportunities beyond where you are now and well into your future? Busy Bees have assisted thousands of colleagues achieve just that!** **About our Nursery** Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at **Gillingham **are proud to hold Ofsted rating GOOD. The warm and friendly team look forward to welcoming a new **Level 3...