Mental Health Practitioner

6 months ago

Canterbury, United Kingdom NHS Professionals Full time

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.

**Job Title: Mental Health Practitioner**

**Location**:Eastern and Coastal Area Office

**Pay Rates**:Day £19.10 per hour

Sat/Nights £24.83 per hour

Sun/Bank Hols £30.56 per hour

**Contract length**:
On going - full time

**Working hours**:
Monday to Friday 9-5

**About the Trust**:Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust**

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), rated ‘Good’ in their most recent CQC report (with care and some services rated as ‘Outstanding’), provides mental health, learning disability and specialist services across the county. Nestled in the Garden of England with easy access to London, KMPT operates across 33 locations, where a mix of rural, coastal and urban housing is available within Kent.

**As a member, you will have fantastic benefits**:

- **Competitive pay rates** -work this week, get paid next week.
- **Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go** **access your -** My Bank shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone.
- **Essential support when you need it 24/7 365 days**:

- Call us anytime.
- **Multi-locational -** work across neighbouring Trusts.
- **First choice of shifts or placements at your Trust** access before they are made available to agency.
- **Varied working options to suit your lifestyle** - access to the Bank gives you options of adhoc shifts or fixed term placements.
- **Training and development opportunities.**:

- **Build holiday allowance for every shift you work.**:

- **Stakeholder pension scheme available.**

**What you will be responsible for**:

- To manage a caseload of clients first episode psychosis with complex needs, using evidence based / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
- To provide a professional contribution, supervision and advice to a multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality mental health services with meet existing new policies, practice and standards.
- To act as care co-ordinator under the CPA process as appropriate
- To provide leadership for students and / or junior staff, through supervision and appraisal.
- To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of MDT services, holding responsibility for defined projects.
- To regularly supervise students on practice placements
- To carry out MDT activities e.g. generic assessments and duty responsibilities
- To provide profession specific Assessments and Interventions for the wider team as required
- To provide assessment of service users, analyse and interpret information gained to form an accurate formulation of function, strengths, capabilities and occupational needs.
- To work collaboratively with service users, staff, and carers to identify goals to determine and deliver an appropriate intervention/recovery plan which maximises engagement and performance whilst balancing risk, and promoting choice and independence
- To monitor, evaluate and modify therapeutic interventions in order to measure progress and increase efficacy for the best possible service user outcomes and experience.
- To act as an experienced clinician supporting best practice in line with NICE guidance and professional standards.
- To actively participate in relevant clinical meetings/forums.
- To ensure effective communication and relationships providing and receiving complex sensitive information and managing barriers to understanding.
- The post holder will have continuous responsibility for coordinating the care of an identified group of service uses on CPA, within an integrated community mental health team.
- The post holder will be expected to deliver a range of evidence-based interventions which will promote recovery, social inclusion and normalization for this group of service users, who suffer from severe and enduring mental health problems.
- The post holder will work in partnership with the MDT, CRHT and Acute Inpatients Services, other community teams, Primary Care and the Children and Young Persons Service to provide support and treatment to service users within crisis to facilitate the safe management of their needs within a community setting.

The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

**You’ll have the following qualification/experience**:
**Training, Qualifications and Registration**:

- Registered Mental Health Nurse, Registered Occupational Therapist or CQSW
- Up to date registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- To hold appropriate practice assessor/educator qualification

**Experience**:

- Minimum of 2 years post registration experience Significant experience of working with service users with psychosis when acutely ill.
- Significant experience and skills in clinical asse

  • Mental Health Specialist Practitioner for Primary Care

    4 weeks ago

    Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom North East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Main ResponsibilitiesThe position is an exciting opportunity for a practitioner with significant experience of working with children and young people with mental health needs in a community setting.We are looking for a skilled Mental Health Specialist Practitioner to join our team and work in Primary Care settings. The role is part of the Additional Role...

  • Education Mental Health Practitioner/children's

    6 months ago

    Canterbury, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Qualified CWP/EMHP - Band 5 Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) support children, young people and their families that have links to identified school settings. Each designated MHST will work in collaboration with schools and other agencies who cover a population of up to 7,000 children and young people. Trailblazer sites were established in Kent in 2019,...

  • Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners

    3 months ago

    Canterbury, United Kingdom NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary In line with the government's priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people, there are new recruit to train positions within the children's mental health services; Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) roles. These posts are held within Kent and Medway Mental...

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse

    3 weeks ago

    Canterbury, United Kingdom Invicta Health Cic Full time

    Job summary Do you want to be part of a person-centred mental health revolution?Together, we're stronger.Join the multi-agency force for better mental health care!Invicta Health in partnership with Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) are seeking to recruit Community Mental Health Practitioners to be part of Mental Health...

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse

    6 months ago

    Canterbury, United Kingdom Invicta Health CIC Full time

    Job summary Do you want to be part of a person-centred mental health revolution? Together, we're stronger. Join the multi-agency force for better mental health care! Invicta Health in partnership with Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) are seeking to recruit Community Mental Health Practitioners to be part of Mental...

  • Culturally Safe Mental Health Professional

    1 day ago

    Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom New Zealand Government Full time

    We are seeking a highly skilled mental health professional to join our team as a Kairuruku Hinengaro - Māori Practitioner in our Mental Health teams across various locations nationwide. This role is ideal for a Kairuruku who demonstrates a firm dedication to mentoring culturally safe practices and fostering partnerships and relationships.About the TeamOur...

  • Mental Health Worker

    7 months ago

    Canterbury, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Come and work for NELFT’s Medway Young Person's Wellbeing Service and be part of one of the UK’s most innovative healthcare Trusts An exciting opportunity has arisen for a graduate health professional (e.g. nurse, social worker, occupational therapist, qualified children's wellbeing practitioner) to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team based in...

  • Mental Health Worker

    7 months ago

    Canterbury, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Come and work for NELFT’s Medway Young Person's Wellbeing Service and be part of one of the UK’s most innovative healthcare Trusts An exciting opportunity has arisen for a graduate health professional (e.g. nurse, social worker, occupational therapist, qualified children's wellbeing practitioner) to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team based in...

  • Mental Health Therapist for Young People

    2 days ago

    Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom North East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job Title: Mental Health Therapist for Young PeopleDescription:The North East London NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a dedicated Mental Health Therapist to work with young people experiencing emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties. As part of the trust's dynamic team, you will provide high-quality therapeutic services to children, young...

  • Adult Mental Health Specialist

    2 weeks ago

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

    About the Job:We are offering a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Medical Practitioner to join our team as a Psychiatry Consultant. You will be responsible for providing medical input to patients under care and attending CPAs for enhanced patients. The successful candidate will have excellent clinical skills and knowledge in psychiatry, with the ability to...

  • Mental Health Home Treatment Practitioner

    2 weeks ago

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

    About the RoleThe Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust is seeking a skilled Registered Mental Health Nurse to work within their community team. The successful candidate will have clinical experience in mental health and home treatment interventions, as well as excellent assessment and care planning skills. You will be part of a dynamic team,...

  • Mental Health Expert Leader

    4 weeks ago

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

    Job OverviewWe are seeking an exceptional Consultant Adult Psychiatrist to join our team at Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and experienced professional to lead our Community Mental Health Team and contribute to delivering high-quality care to patients in need.About the RoleThis full-time...

  • Mental Health Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Mental health is a critical issue affecting many children and young people in Kent. At NELFT NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to providing high-quality mental health services to this vulnerable population.About the JobWe are seeking a skilled Mental Health Specialist to join our team in Children & Young People's Mental Health Services (CYPMHS). This is...

  • Mental Health Therapist

    2 days ago

    Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom New Zealand Government Full time

    About the Role:This is an opportunity to work in a 10-bedded service located in Building 8, providing care for individuals who require additional assessment and support to safely transition into the community.You will provide a safe and supportive environment for extended assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation following admission to the adult acute...

  • Theatre Practitioner

    7 months ago

    Canterbury, United Kingdom Circle Health Group Full time

    Overview Theatre Practitioner (Bank) The Chaucer Hospital Bank Shifts Salary Up to £25.00 per hour in Canterbury is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.  ...

  • Mental Health Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom Priory Full time

    About the Job:We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Specialist to join our team at Priory. The successful candidate will have a strong background in psychology and experience in working with adults with mental health conditions.Key Responsibilities:Provide assessments and treatment plans for individuals with mental health conditionsCollaborate with...

  • Lead Mental Health Practitioner Rapid Response

    6 months ago

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

    We have an exciting new role and opportunity to shape the rapidly changing Rapid Response service working very closely with the Emergency services. KMPT has recently introduced a Rapid Response service countywide to offer face-to-face assessment to people suffering a mental health crisis to reach 95% of people referred within 4 HRS. As part of an expansion...

  • Mental Health Specialist

    4 weeks ago

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

    Unlock a Fulfilling Career in Mental HealthWe are seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our dynamic team at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust. As a key member of our Maidstone Mental Health Team, you will provide high-quality care to the vibrant communities of Maidstone and its surrounding villages.This is a...

  • Head of Mental Health

    6 months ago

    Canterbury, United Kingdom Porchlight Full time

    Salary**£48,983 per annum** - Location**Canterbury** - This is a _ - permanent_ - , _ - full time_ - vacancy_ - that will close _ - in 14 days_ - at 08:00 BST_ - . _ **The vacancy** You’ll lead and develop our mental health services for adults and younger people, including the highly successful mental health and wellbeing service, Live Well Kent and...

  • Maori Cultural Practitioner

    16 hours ago

    Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom Department of Corrections NZ Full time

    We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Maori Cultural Practitioner. In this role, you will work collaboratively with our Intervention and Support Practice team to provide mātauranga Māori expertise and elevate the mauri, mental health, and oranga of those in our care.The successful candidate will have experience...