Mental Health Practitioner
6 days ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Mental Health Practitioner to join our team at Invicta Health CIC. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to individuals with complex mental health needs.
Key Responsibilities- Foster recovery through empowerment of service users and carers by using a strengths-based approach.
- Offer a range of evidence-based interventions and risk management approaches to enable service users and carers to reduce and manage symptoms and high-risk behavior.
- Be proactive, innovative, and creative in delivering care, enabling the facilitation of service users' recovery.
- Engage service users and carers in relapse prevention and risk management/contingency plans, providing interventions that maximize the service users' ability to resolve relapse crises and prevent admission to hospital.
- Liaise with inpatient units to support discharge through appropriate pathways.
- Facilitate early discharge from both inpatients and the CRHT Team by providing regular, formal reviews.
- Deliver a flexible and responsive service through practice that is dictated by service users/carers needs.
- Work collaboratively and effectively with members of the multi-disciplinary team and in partnership with other agencies.
- Deliver high-quality care and provide solutions and signposting to service users with severe and enduring mental health problems to support correct pathway access.
- Provide care within the Strength-Based Model of practice, maintaining service users within their own environment in the community.
- Act as an educator for service users and carers, advising on issues of mental health to generate a positive approach to health and strengthen the service users' capacity to manage illness, symptoms, and relapse.
- Respond swiftly to urgent referrals, providing interventions to prevent admission or re-admission.
- Work closely with carers.
- Recognize racial, cultural, sexual preference, and address health inequalities.
- Ensure that record keeping/documentation reflects needs.
- Maximize the use of resources within the team and available in the community.
- To be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care, using evidence-based tools and models of care.
- Work within the MDT framework according to code of practice, for delivery of optimum care.
- Ensure that care plans are reviewed and updated to take into account the most recent information regarding service users' needs. It should reflect the views of the service users and carers.
- Undertake risk assessment/management for service users on the caseload and disseminate the information to their team members and professionals involved.
- Ensure activity/contact is entered promptly on RiO, conforming to the organisations data quality requirements, in line with contract specification Trust and Social Care data quality requirement.
- Provide care plans in accordance with National Guidelines.
- To participate in the development of an effective team and the development of productive working relationships throughout the organisation.
- To actively promote integrated health professional working internally and externally.
- To facilitate the development of a positive and supportive team culture by taking responsibility for dealing effectively with potential conflict.
- To take an active interest in working parties and groups within the organisation to develop and improve on service delivery, protocols and guidelines.
- To participate in the audit process, linking in with the clinical governance agenda.
- To advise, encourage and share knowledge utilizing the latest research and practice development, through literature and peer reviews.
- To challenge and raise concerns around poor or unprofessional practice.
- To participate in the induction of new members of staff as a mentor.
- To participate and review staff performance.
- Act as a positive role model for colleagues.
- Have a working knowledge of current appropriate legislations.
- Engage in regular clinical and professional supervision.
- Adhere to and work within the guidelines of the NMC/HCPC professional code of conduct.
- Maintain registration of care profession and membership relevant to professional area; duties in relation to the relevant professional qualification will be required: the administration of medicines as stated within agreed policies and procedures.
- Act as a positive clinical role model for colleagues.
- Ensure that full regard is taken of the dignity, individuality and well-being of service users and carers.
- Ensure physical health checks are carried out in full with any relevant follow-up arranged, as necessary.
- Be accountable for own practice and take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence.
- Advocate and promote self-advocacy for service users/carers.
- Communicate effectively with other members of the MDT pertaining to assessments, care plans, risk factors, relapse signatures, signs of deterioration in service users' mental and physical health care.
- Ensure that information of sensitive and contentious content is handled with professionalism and communicated appropriately to clearly identified persons.
- Respond to emergency situations in a clear and supportive manner, always showing sensitivity and direction.
- To act as a mentor to students, providing effective education, facilitating their development, and promoting high standards of nursing care.
- Ensure students are actively supported to enable them to achieve their learning needs.
- To ensure own continued professional development and support a culture of lifelong learning in self and others.
- To undertake, and assist, in the planning of own mandatory training and workshops.
- To undertake a regular appraisal, developing a personal development plan that includes clinical competencies reflecting the health needs of the local population and relates to organisational strategy.
- To support new staff and their integration within the team.
- To support training as part of the role, including changes to professional development and implementation of new policies and guidelines.
-
Mental Health Practitioner
2 weeks ago
Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom Invicta Health CIC Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Mental Health Practitioner to join our team at Invicta Health CIC. As a key member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to individuals with complex mental health needs.Key ResponsibilitiesFoster recovery through empowerment of service users and...
-
Mental Health Practitioner
2 weeks ago
Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom Invicta Health CIC Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Mental Health Practitioner to join our team at Invicta Health CIC. As a key member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to individuals with complex mental health needs.Key ResponsibilitiesFoster recovery through empowerment of service users and...
-
Nurse Practitioner in Mental Health
3 weeks ago
Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom Statim Healthcare Full timeJob Summary:We are seeking experienced Registered Mental Health Nurses to provide high-quality care and support to patients with mental health conditions in various settings.Key Responsibilities:Conduct thorough assessments of patients' mental health needs and develop individualized care plans.Administer medication and monitor its effectiveness, while...
-
Head of Mental Health Services
3 days ago
Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAbout the RoleThis is a highly influential position that provides professional leadership to Psychological Therapies staff, as well as collaborating to set the approach for whole-team working across secondary acute and crisis Adult Mental Health services in Bromley, Bexley, and Greenwich.Main ResponsibilitiesSupport a well-skilled, committed, and varied...
-
Head of Mental Health Services
3 days ago
Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAbout the RoleThis is a highly influential position that provides professional leadership to Psychological Therapies staff, as well as collaborating to set the approach for whole-team working across secondary acute and crisis Adult Mental Health services in Bromley, Bexley, and Greenwich.Main ResponsibilitiesSupport a well-skilled, committed, and varied...
-
Head of Mental Health Services
7 hours ago
Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAbout the RoleThis is a highly influential position that provides professional leadership to Psychological Therapies staff, as well as collaborating to set the approach for whole-team working across secondary acute and crisis Adult Mental Health services in Bromley, Bexley, and Greenwich.Main ResponsibilitiesSupport a well-skilled, committed, and varied...
-
Head of Mental Health Services
5 hours ago
Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAbout the RoleThis is a highly influential position that provides professional leadership to Psychological Therapies staff, as well as collaborating to set the approach for whole-team working across secondary acute and crisis Adult Mental Health services in Bromley, Bexley, and Greenwich.Main ResponsibilitiesSupport a well-skilled, committed, and varied...
-
Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom NHS Full timeJob Title: Head of Adult Mental Health and DisabilityThis is a highly influential role that provides professional leadership to Psychological Therapies staff, as well as collaborating to set the approach for whole-team working across secondary acute and crisis Adult Mental Health services in Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich.The role is for 2 days a week, for 6...
-
Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom NHS Full timeJob Title: Head of Adult Mental Health and DisabilityThis is a highly influential role that provides professional leadership to Psychological Therapies staff, as well as collaborating to set the approach for whole-team working across secondary acute and crisis Adult Mental Health services in Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich.The role is for 2 days a week, for 6...
-
Crisis Support Specialist
1 month ago
Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom Mental Health Matters Full timeJob Overview As a Crisis Support Specialist, your primary responsibility will be to deliver a high-quality, recovery-oriented service to individuals experiencing a variety of mental health challenges, including those with autistic characteristics, learning disabilities, physical health concerns, and substance use issues. Your role will focus on...
-
Head of Mental Health and Disability Services
7 hours ago
Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom NHS Full timeJob Title: Head of Adult Mental Health and DisabilityThis is a highly influential role that provides professional leadership to Psychological Therapies staff, as well as collaborating to set the approach for whole-team working across secondary acute and crisis Adult Mental Health services in Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich.The role is for 2 days a week, for 6...
-
Head of Mental Health and Disability Services
5 hours ago
Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom NHS Full timeJob Title: Head of Adult Mental Health and DisabilityThis is a highly influential role that provides professional leadership to Psychological Therapies staff, as well as collaborating to set the approach for whole-team working across secondary acute and crisis Adult Mental Health services in Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich.The role is for 2 days a week, for 6...
-
Crisis Recovery Specialist
4 weeks ago
Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom Mental Health Matters Full timeAbout the RoleMental Health Matters is seeking a skilled Crisis Recovery Worker to join our team at Dartford Safe Haven. As a Crisis Recovery Worker, you will play a vital role in providing a high-quality, recovery-focused service to individuals with mental health and autistic traits, as well as other support needs.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide one-to-one...
-
Mental Health Nurse
4 days ago
Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom NHS Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our team on a flexible bank basis. As a Mental Health Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to patients with mental health needs.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess and monitor patient conditions, identifying areas for improvement and...
-
Mental Health Nurse
4 days ago
Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom NHS Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our team on a flexible bank basis. As a Mental Health Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to patients with mental health needs.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess and monitor patient conditions, identifying areas for improvement and...
-
Mental Health Nurse
1 day ago
Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom NHS Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our team at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients with mental health needs.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess and monitor patient...
-
Mental Health Nurse
1 day ago
Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom NHS Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our team at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients with mental health needs.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess and monitor patient...
-
Mental Health Nurse Specialist
3 weeks ago
Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom Statim Healthcare Full timeJob Summary:We are seeking experienced Registered Mental Health Nurses to provide high-quality care and support to patients with mental health conditions in various settings.Key Responsibilities:Conduct thorough assessments of patients' mental health needs and develop individualised care plans.Administer medication and monitor its effectiveness, while...
-
Senior Consultant in Forensic Mental Health
3 weeks ago
Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Forensic Psychiatrist to join our team at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust. As a Senior Consultant in Forensic Mental Health, you will be responsible for providing expert clinical leadership and guidance to our multidisciplinary team.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide psychiatric leadership and expertise in...
-
Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full timeJob Title: Child and Adolescent Mental Health SpecialistWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Child and Adolescent Mental Health Specialist to join our team at NELFT NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide senior medical support and guidance to our team, working directly with young people and their...
