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Job overview Would you like to be part of a forward-thinking Mental Health Inpatient Service? The Heather Ward Occupational Therapy Team is looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join them. As Occupational Therapists, we are positioned to shape the culture of inpatient settings to promote a therapeutic day that co-exists to enhance therapeutic interventions and a recovery-focused ethos on the units. Kent and Medway Mental Health Trust offers an extensive preceptorship program for newly qualified staff. Our ward environments offer a unique opportunity to develop your Occupational Therapy skills within a supportive therapy and multi-disciplinary 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 assist in identifying, developing and providing the Occupational Therapy contribution within the multi-disciplinary service in accordance with the needs of service users and the requirements of the service.</li> <li>To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate therapeutic interventions for identified service users. </li> <li>To manage a defined caseload of service users with occupational needs using evidence-based, service user centred, hope and recovery, health promotion and relapse prevention orientated principles and practice.</li> <li>You must be able to complete Physical Interventions Training to work on the ward.</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 Occupational Therapist Video Check out our Canterbury Site 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>A recognised Occupational Therapist professional qualification</li> <li>Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)</li> </ul>experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Experience of individual &amp; group work</li> <li>Pre-registration experience of mental health settings and or working with people with mental health conditions</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience in acute inpatient mental health setting</li> <li>Experience of caseload management</li> </ul>Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>Evidence of working in a person-centred way</li> <li>Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice</li> <li>Computer literate. Able to use e-mail, Word, Excel and access Internet resources</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Evidence of working in line with our Trust values</li> <li>Knowledge of and ability to apply national policies and procedures including, but not limited to confidentiality, consent, risk management, service user involvement.</li> </ul>Important Information: In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, it may be necessary to bring the closing date forward. Please submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Due to the high volume of applications received, it is not possible to respond individually to your application. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the vacancy closing, please assume that your application has not been successful. Probation Period. New employees external to the trust are subject to a six-month probationary period. To deliver an effective service it is essential in some of our roles that you are able to travel between work bases in a timely manner. Production of false or forged documents/qualifications in order to obtain employment is a criminal offence and will be reported to the Police. Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Certain roles are subject to criminal record checks called Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Therefore, you will be required to submit a completed Disclosure form to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust are signed up to NHS England's Sexual Safety in Health Care Organisational Charter The trust takes a systematic zero-tolerance approach to tackle any unwanted, inappropriate and/or harmful sexual behaviours within the workplace and in our care provision. We are committed to sexual safety which encompasses prevention, support and decisive action against perpetrators. We are committed to keeping you and our patients safe. Use of AI when writing job applications While AI tools can be helpful in generating ideas and drafting initial versions, they should never be the sole source for writing your job application. AI cannot truly understand the specific job you're applying for or what makes you a good fit. Therefore, it's crucial to personalise any AI-generated content to accurately reflect your skills, experiences, and aspirations. Relying solely on AI to write your application may result in generic, impersonal, and potentially inaccurate content. Always review and refine any AI-generated text to ensure it effectively communicates your experience, skills, accomplishments, and aspirations, and demonstrates your suitability for the position.

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Careers at Kent & Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Occupational Therapist

Detailed job description and main responsibilities Key Responsibilities<ul> <li> Bed and Patient Management<ul> <li> Admit, discharge, and transfer patients using the Bed Management System.</li> <li> Review EDNs as required, ensuring that patients' personal details are accurate and up to date on the PAS System and EPR.</li> <li> Input and amend information on the bed occupancy system for nursing staff.</li> <li> Print handover lists and other relevant documents using electronic patient systems as necessary.</li> </ul> </li> <li> Communication and Coordination<ul> <li> Attend board rounds and update Teletracking with current information, including confirmed discharges and any queries.</li> <li> Request bed cleaning appropriately in line with IPC alerts.</li> <li> Liaise with specialty pathway coordinators regarding EDNs and GP admittance notifications for completion by medical staff.</li> <li> Arrange ambulance transportation where authorised.</li> </ul> </li> <li> Patient Records and Documentation<ul> <li> Receive, process, and maintain patients' case notes, ensuring they are available for ward rounds.</li> <li> Collect patients' case notes from the Health Records Department or Transit Area as required.</li> <li> Maintain and update patient paperwork to ensure readiness for ward rounds.</li> <li> Ensure the Patient Front Sheet contains accurate and current information.</li> <li> File, update, and maintain all patient records in accordance with Trust procedures.</li> <li> Collect and record ethnic and religious data on the PAS system.</li> </ul> </li> <li> Overseas and Financial Administration<ul> <li> Act as Stage One Officer to determine overseas patients' liability for treatment charges and inform the Overseas Officer accordingly.</li> <li> Liaise with the General Office regarding patients' pensions, benefits, and safe custody of valuables.</li> <li> Assist nursing staff with processing patients' property and valuables, ensuring compliance with Trust policy.</li> <li> Deliver post, diagnostic forms, and prescriptions to relevant departments and collect medications from Pharmacy as required.</li> </ul> </li> <li> Ward Support and Supplies<ul> <li> Organise and book departmental clinics on the PAS system, ensuring documentation and patient details are correct and updated as needed.</li> <li> Order and maintain ward stationery and supplies through Integra and the NHS Supply Chain.</li> <li> Order patient-related supplies using the Teletracking System.</li> <li> Complete and forward routine maintenance requests to the Estates Department.</li> <li> Support ward staff with supply orders and liaise with Procurement when necessary.</li> </ul> </li> <li> Patient and Visitor Support<ul> <li> Greet patients and visitors on arrival to the ward, providing assistance and responding to doorbells and general enquiries.</li> <li> Answer telephone calls, take and relay messages, and refer calls appropriately.</li> <li> Support ward staff by making post-discharge calls to patients as required.</li> </ul> </li> <li> Clinical Administration<ul> <li> Complete VTE documentation on the PAS system.</li> <li> Ensure that all patient administration tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.</li> </ul> </li> </ul>Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Employer details Employer name Medway NHS Foundation Tru

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Medway Midwifery Careers

Introducing our best of people

Ward Clerk - Victory Ward

The Role Express new ideas, take initiative and save lives. Others talk about being brave, at IC24, we're made that way. We are looking for new NHS 111 Clinical Advisors to join our rapidly growing network of colleagues. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great team and dynamic work culture. If you're a registered Nurse or Paramedic with 2+ years of recent experience in primary care or A&amp;E, this is your chance to step into a role that truly matters. After 6 months, hybrid working may be available. As a Clinical Advisor, you'll use your clinical expertise to carry out complex triage, provide vital advice, and support call handlers during critical situations - all to keep patients safe. Ready to use your voice to save lives? Join us at IC24. Who are we? We are Integrated Care 24 (IC24), the leading not for profit Social Enterprise providing innovative and patient focused primary care services. IC24 is committed to improving access to health and social care for our patients and reducing the demand on secondary care services. IC24 provides services to over 6 million patients, including GP led out-of-hours services, NHS 111, primary care and secondary care support services. Location: Ashford, Kent Hours Available : Minimum 12 hours per week, up to 37.5 hours per week. Full-Time Roles: • Standard shifts include a mix of early and late shifts. • Early shifts start at 7am or 8am. • Late shifts finish at 9pm or 10pm. • Full-time colleagues can opt to work only late shifts (9pm or 10pm finishes). • Full-time night shifts are available, typically 10pm to 6am (must finish no earlier than 6am). • Weekend work is required at least every other weekend, with the option to work every weekend if desired. Part-Time Roles: • Part-time shifts are focused mainly on evening hours, with flexibility for early and late shifts. • Late shifts: 4pm-10pm (start at 4pm, 5pm, or 6pm; finish at 8pm, 9pm, or 10pm). • Weekend only shifts are also available. Additional hours may be available in times of peak demand. You must be able to commit to 8 weeks of full time training if you are not pathways trained. We offer 8 hour and 10 hour shifts, as well as some short shifts if needed. If Pathways trained already, 3 months worth of satisfactory audits will need to be provided. What's in it for you: -<ul><li>Pay framework starts from £19.12 through training, up to £24.86 on Saturdays and £30.59 on Sundays + bank holidays</li><li>Additional annual leave above statutory minimum based on service</li><li>Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme</li><li>Free 24/7 independent counselling service</li><li>Learning and development opportunities</li><li>Free membership to our reward and discount platform</li><li>Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes</li></ul>Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and two references. For a job description and person specification please see attached. We celebrate brave ideas and brave people. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all people and we particularly encourage applications from ethnic minorities, applicants with a disability and those from other under-represented groups. If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team on <a href="mailto:careers@ic24.nhs.uk" target="_blank">careers@ic24.nhs.uk</a> .

IC24

Careers at Integrated Care 24 (IC24)

Clinical Advisor

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. The Community Rehabilitation Service provides a flexible range of mental health interventions to help clients complex mental health needs to manage their mental health more effectively and remain in their own homes. The team works in close partnership with Social Care and housing providers to ensure each client has the necessary resources available to enable them to engage in their rehab journey. Across the Community Rehabilitation teams, the clinical team consists of Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Nurses, and VCSE Workers. We currently have an exciting opportunities for two enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Support Worker to join our North Kent Community Rehabilitation Service. Post one will cover Dartford, Gravesend and Swanley. Post two will cover Medway and Swale. Individuals may be expected to ensure the team is able provide input between the hours of 08:00 and 20:00 according to the needs of the service, including working some evenings, weekends and public holidays. Main duties of the job<ul> <li>You will work as part of a Community Rehabilitation Team , focusing on the direct needs of service users. </li> <li>Under the guidance and supervision of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, you will provide support and give time to an allocated group of service users in order to promote their recovery and maintain them in their community environment. You will be promoting and facilitating therapeutic activity, promoting self-care and supporting with activities of daily living.</li> <li>You will support service users to identify their needs and to assist Clinicians to plan, implement and evaluate individual care plans.</li> <li>You will be working to the recovery model to support the service user to work towards their identified goals. </li> <li>Giving physical health checks and physical health care as required or instructed, documenting the physical health checks on the early warning scoring system (MEWS), chart and reporting changes to the nurse/healthcare professional in charge.</li> <li>Undertaking day-to-day tasks as allocated by Nurse/healthcare professional.</li> </ul> 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). 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 refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification Person specification Training and Qualifications Essential criteria<ul><li>Good general education, competent in literacy and numeracy</li> <li>NVQ or equivalent in a relevant subject (e.g. Health and Social Care) or be prepared to work towards this</li> </ul>UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle Essential criteria<ul><li>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).</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Experience of working with individuals with complex mental health problems.</li> <li>Experience of working in a community mental health setting.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience of implementing rehabilitation plans.</li> <li>Experience of individual and group work.</li> </ul>Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>An awareness of enduring mental health disorders.</li> <li>A basic understanding of the Recovery Model.</li> <li>An awareness of the impact of mental health needs on clients, families and carers.</li> <li>Ability to follow specific directions as required.</li> <li>An ability to form rapport with individuals and groups.</li> <li>An ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times, even in challenging/complex situations.</li> <li>Ability to work autonomously and cooperatively as part of an interdisciplinary team, showing an awareness of team dynamics.</li> <li>Ability to communicate information using a variety of mediums.</li> <li>Basic awareness of clinical governance.</li> <li>Effective organisational/planning and decision-making skills.</li> <li>Sound knowledge and practice of IT skills.</li> <li>To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>An awareness of social activities and amenities within the local community.</li> <li>Knowledge of benefits and employment systems.</li> <li>Basic health and safety awareness.</li> <li>A basic understanding of the Mental Health Act.</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

Healthcare Support Worker

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 Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county. Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Are you an exceptional candidate who wants to be part of an innovative and evolving service? The Kent &amp; Medway Mental Health Crisis Line is expanding and it's an exciting time to join us. The service provides a mental health crisis line, offering urgent mental health help and support over the phone to members of the public who are not currently receiving care and treatment from KMPT services. It also provides a referral management function for professionals. This is a critical role within the organisation as the first point of contact for those contacting secondary mental health care. We operate 24/7 and staff are required to work across a full roster period, including early, late and night shifts. We can offer roles on both a full and part time basis. The primary team base is at Eastern and Coastal Area Offices on the St Martins Hospital site in Canterbury. After an initial office-based induction period, there is some flexibility to work from home on an agile basis, for up to two shifts per week for full time staff. Main duties of the job As a call handler within our service, you will be the first person that callers speak to, so excellent communication and customer service skills are essential. You will be responsible for undertaking initial screening of callers, using defined processes, to offer advice, reassurance, or signposting. You will be supported by a qualified mental health clinician. Our contact centre-based service utilises an online telephone system, so applicants must be confident computer users. You will also be required to enter details into our clinical systems promptly. All staff receive a comprehensive induction when they join the service, supporting you to develop skills appropriate to your new role. 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. Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification 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>GCSEs x 5 (Grade A-C) or equivalent</li> <li>Level 3 Qualification (NVQ 3 or equivalent)</li> </ul>Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative</li> <li>Customer Care</li> <li>Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Professional/lived experience of working with individuals with mental health difficulties</li> <li>Work with electronic systems</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Contact / call centre experience</li> <li>NHS experience</li> </ul>Important Information: In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, it may be necessary to bring the closing date forward. Please submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Due to the high volume of applications received, it is not possible to respond individually to your application. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the vacancy closing, please assume that your application has not been successful. Probation Period. New employees external to the trust are subject to a six-month probationary period. To deliver an effective service it is essential in some of our roles that you are able to travel between work bases in a timely manner. Production of false or forged documents/qualifications in order to obtain employment is a criminal offence and will be reported to the Police. Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Certain roles are subject to criminal record checks called Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Therefore, you will be required to submit a completed Disclosure form to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust are signed up to NHS England's Sexual Safety in Health Care Organisational Charter The trust takes a systematic zero-tolerance approach to tackle any unwanted, inappropriate and/or harmful sexual behaviours within the workplace and in our care provision. We are committed to sexual safety which encompasses prevention, support and decisive action against perpetrators. We are committed to keeping you and our patients safe. Use of AI when writing job applications While AI tools can be helpful in generating ideas and drafting initial versions, they should never be the sole source for writing your job application. AI cannot truly understand the specific job you're applying for or what makes you a good fit. Therefore, it's crucial to personalise any AI-generated content to accurately reflect your skills, experiences, and aspirations. Relying solely on AI to write your application may result in generic, impersonal, and potentially inaccurate content. Always review and refine any AI-generated text to ensure it effectively communicates your experience, skills, accomplishments, and aspirations, and demonstrates your suitability for the position.

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust Crisis Line Call Handler

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 part-time (32 hours/week) committed Band 8c Consultant Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Psychotherapist to take on the Clinical Lead for MHT/MHT+ Psychological Therapy Services in East Kent, on a 6-month secondment basis. You will be based at Eureka Place in Ashford and the role consists of supporting the MHT/MHT+ Psychological Therapy Services in Ashford/Canterbury, South Kent Coast and Thanet. These services consist of a team of psychological practitioners of several disciplines providing a comprehensive and multidisciplinary service to adults with complex and enduring mental health conditions. The teams provide clinical interventions such as individual psychological therapy (including EMDR, CBT, psychodynamic, art therapy and integrative) and group therapy (including MBT, DBT and art therapy groups), as well as supporting the wider MHT/MHT+ teams with training, supervision and consultation. We have strong links with the South Thames Clinical Psychology Training Centre, attached to Canterbury Christ Church University, and offer training placements to clinical trainees as well as other Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy training courses. These links also provide access to a variety of post-qualification training courses and events. 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 To provide professional and clinical leadership in the provision of Psychological Practice to adults with severe and enduring mental health difficulties, aged 18 and upwards, within the East Kent Directorate served by Kent &amp; Medway NHS Trust. In particular:<ul> <li>To ensure the planning and development of a strategic response to service need, interpreting professional policies and ensuring that the service operates at the highest level of quality and current best practice and taking a major role in the development and implementation of policy for the service system as a whole </li> <li>To provide clinical services at a high level of expertise, supporting and advising colleagues on all issues concerned with psychological practice and providing expert clinical consultation and professional guidance to other psychological practitioners and MDT staff.</li> <li> To lead on psychological practice in the Service.</li> </ul> The post holder will be expected to participate in the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust senior manager on call rota. 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. 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 Consultant Clinical Forensic Psychologist Video Take a look at our Clinical Associate Psychologist Video Detailed job description and main responsibilities 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>Ability to comprehend and communicate verbally and in writing highly complex and sensitive information in a manner appropriate to a range of settings and audiences, including complex highly emotive situations and those with significantly impaired communication capacities.</li> <li>Ability to analyse and manage complex multi-factorial clinical information from a range of sources integrating it into a formulation utilising a variety of psychological perspectives.</li> <li>Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group and mental health.</li> <li>Ability to organise own workload effectively, prioritising a complex range of tasks and responsibilities to meet agreed deadlines.</li> <li>Adequate keyboard skills and sound understanding of I.T. packages</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies</li> </ul>Training, Qualifications and Registration Essential criteria<ul><li>Achieved grade will refer to JD depending if Psychologists or Psychotherapists</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Achieved grade</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Experience working as a qualified specialist psychologist / psychotherapist for a minimum of six years in the NHS, including substantial post-qualification experience within the speciality where the post is located.</li> <li>Experience of minimum of 100 hours specialist clinical supervision in this area of practice</li> <li>Experience of providing supervision on psychological work to MDT staff &amp; psychological practitioners.</li> <li>Experience of working successfully in a multi-disciplinary team context, providing clinical leadership and promoting effective team working.</li> <li>Experience of managing applied/assistant psychologists and psychological therapists</li> <li>Experience of facilitating reflective practice, post incident debriefs and complex case discussions</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 i

Consultant Psychologist/Psychotherapist and Clinical Lead

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 delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a part-time Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated team at the Rosewood Mother and Baby Unit (MBU). The Rosewood MBU is an eight-bedded inpatient unit providing specialist care and treatment to women experiencing acute perinatal mental health issues. Our mission is to support the health and recovery of mothers while fostering the crucial early development of the mother-infant relationship. We are therefore looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team. The post holder will have experience working within mental health, and if possible, experience of perinatal mental health and/or infant/child development. We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is committed to the development and clinical leadership of the MBU. <ul> <li>The post holder will be registered with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC</li> </ul> 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 provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention to those patients on Rosewood Mother and Baby Unit. </li> <li>To support the continued development and provision of a meaningful group programme on the ward. </li> <li>To support the Occupational Therapy Assistants on the ward with their involvement in patient care. </li> <li>To be involved in multi-disciplinary decisions regarding patient care. </li> <li>The senior occupational therapist is an experienced occupational therapist within the multi-disciplinary care team.</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 Occupational Therapist Video Check out our Dartford site Detailed job description and main responsibilities<ul> <li>To identify, develop and provide the Occupational Therapy contribution within the multi-disciplinary service in accordance with the needs of service users and the requirements of the service.</li> <li>To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate therapeutic interventions for identified service users.</li> <li>To manage a defined caseload of service users with occupational needs using evidence based, service user centred, hope and recovery, health promotion and relapse prevention orientated principles and practice.</li> </ul> Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification What is High Cost Area Allowance? The High-Cost Area (HCA) allowance, also referred to as London Weighting is a payment made to employees who work in London and the surrounding areas. As this post is based in Dartford, Gravesham or Swanley, the successful applicant will receive an additional payment each month. As this post is based in Dartford, Gravesham or Swanley, the successful applicant will receive an additional payment each month. 5% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £1,258 and a maximum payment of £2,121. (the agreed annual amount will be divided into 12 equal amounts and paid monthly). Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria<ul><li>A recognised Occupational Therapist professional qualification</li> <li>Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Registered member of the relevant professional body; Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and / or special interest group</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Substantial experience of working in mental health occupational therapy</li> <li>Experience of delivering clinical supervision</li> <li>Experience of developing learners and staff in the work place</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Clinical experience of working in perinatal mental health</li> <li>Experience of being involved in service developments or audits</li> </ul>Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>Knowledge in the application of relevant OT theoretical models, and approaches relevant to service user group.</li> <li>Ability to make decisions and work co-operatively as part of an inter-professional team</li> <li>Knowledge of and ability to apply national policies and procedures including, but not limited to confidentiality, consent, risk management, service user involvement.</li> <li>An ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing • Computer literate. Able to use e-mail, Word, Excel and access Internet resources</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>An understanding of the broad aims of current national and local healthcare policy and an appreciation of the implications of this on clinical practice</li> <li>Knowledge of perinatal mental illness</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

Senior Occupational Therapist

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. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and energetic Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to work in a forensic community learning disability team. You would be part of the multidisciplinary community forensic team, providing a forensic psychology service including assessment, intervention and evaluations focused on rehabilitation in the community. To offer input as required to other services within the forensic and specialist learning disabilities in within the Service Line. You will be well supported through regular clinical and managerial supervision as well as training to develop both professionally and personally within the role. There are many CPD opportunities. Experience in an community setting is not required for this role and we would consider newly qualified psychologists or those close to the end of their qualification. 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> Have responsibility for the systematic provision of specialist forensic psychology services to adults with learning disabilities and complex, severe and enduring mental health difficulties who may display challenging behaviour or have offending histories.</li> <li> Undertake high quality direct (assessment and therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory and evaluative) specialist psychology interventions in these services taking substantial professional responsibility and exercising autonomous judgement in their professional practice.</li> <li> Ensure the clinical effectiveness of own practice and of service functioning by undertaking research and development activities (including training others) relevant to the service area.</li> <li> Have regular responsibility for providing supervision trainees or assistant psychologists in this specialism.</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 Dartford site Detailed job description and main responsibilities What is High Cost Area Allowance? The High-Cost Area (HCA) allowance, also referred to as London Weighting is a payment made to employees who work in London and the surrounding areas. As this post is based in Dartford, Gravesham or Swanley, the successful applicant will receive an additional payment each month. 5% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £1,303 per year and a maximum payment of £2,198 per year (the agreed annual amount will be divided into 12 equal amounts and paid monthly). At Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, we are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one. Person specification Training, Qualifications and Registration Essential criteria<ul><li>• A Masters degree in psychology or another mental health / forensic field.</li> <li>• Current Registration with HCPC as a psychologist</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>• On a training route where registration with the HCPC as a psychologist is approaching.</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Experience in research methods and collation of data.</li> <li>Experience in working with people with offending behaviour histories.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience of working within community LD or mental health teams, and / or the Criminal Justice System</li> <li>Experience supervising others (Trainees/Assistant Psychologists)</li> <li>Experience of working with people with learning disability and/or mental health problems</li> </ul>Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>Ability to receive and communicate verbally and in writing, complex sensitive information in a manner appropriate to a range of emotive situations or audiences with significantly impaired communication abilities.</li> <li>Ability to analyse and manage a range of clinical assessment and/or research data in the light of relevant psychological theory.</li> <li>Ability to organise own workload effectively, prioritising a complex range of tasks and responsibilities to meet agreed deadlines.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Some knowledge of literature relating to learning disability and behavioural or cognitive approaches</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, inap

Clinical Forensic Psychologist

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. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and energetic Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to work in the A &amp; E of Mental Health. You will be working in a very dynamic environment, which will provide you with many opportunities to learn and develop your therapeutic and systemic skills. There will also be an opportunity to be creative and innovative within the role, bringing new ideas, incorporating evidence-based practice into how the service is delivered. You will support and assist the core aims within the service, both in direct clinical work and as a positive member of the multi-disciplinary team and wider service, having an important strategic and liaison function supporting the transition of patients between services. Main duties of the job<ul> <li> You will provide psychological assessment and treatment within a multi-disciplinary team and offer consultation and treatment for our more complex cases. </li> <li> You will offer clinical supervision to assistant psychologists and trainees, as well as Band 7 Psychologists and our multi-disciplinary colleagues. </li> <li> There will be an opportunity to take a lead role in service development-oriented research and publishing research. </li> <li> To ensure the clinical effectiveness of own practice and of service functioning by undertaking research and development activities relevant to the service area</li> <li>To be regularly responsible for providing training placements for trainee clinical/counselling psychologists in this specialism.</li> <li>To undertake high quality direct (assessment and therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory and evaluative) specialist psychology interventions in these services taking substantial professional responsibility and exercising autonomous judgement in their professional practice.</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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities<ul> <li>To provide specialist psychological assessment of clients with complex, severe and enduring mental health difficulties referred to Acute services, utilising information from a broad range of structured psychometric and semi-structured clinical methodologies and integrating it into a psychological formulation of the client and the psychosocial environment, drawing on a range of psychological theoretical perspectives.</li> </ul> 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. Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification Person specification Training &amp; Qualifications Essential criteria<ul><li>Registration with the Health &amp; Care Professions Council (HCPC) as Practitioner Psychologist</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Formal training in supervision of other psychologists</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist at speciality level. Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience and expertise in acute mental health</li> </ul>Skills &amp; Knowledge Essential criteria<ul><li>Evidence of specialised psychological therapeutic skills as used in complex cases within acute psychology settings.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Specialist skills in DBT, psychosis and applying this to an acute setting.</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

Senior Clinical/ Counselling/Forensic Psychologist

The Role By providing highly capable, innovative and integrated software solutions we are transforming urgent, emergency and outpatient healthcare services - every role at CLEO Systems is made to be brave. We are looking for an individual to help us to create and build our sales development function within a busy and growing healthcare software business. The successful candidate will have responsibility for managing our CRM system and generating business to business leads from within the Healthcare sector. This will include warm calling, developing a calling schedule and booking call backs. You will be responsible for nurturing all prospects and converting to a live opportunity for the sales team to progress. The role requires a close working relationship to be developed with the sales and marketing team to ensure smooth handover and acceptance of leads. This role is consultative, with soft sales involved - so there's no commission structure. It's all about making an impact and helping people in the healthcare sector. You could be the ideal person if this role if you can demonstrate that you:<ul><li>Have excellent telephone etiquette</li><li>Confident talking to new contacts</li><li>Have previous CRM (Ideally Hubspot) experience</li><li>Target and results driven</li><li>Enthusiastic with a positive approach</li><li>Calm and professional under pressure</li><li>An excellent brand ambassador</li><li>Comfortable to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>Eager to learn and absorb information about our products and the sectors they are used in</li></ul>Other duties may be required to be conducted to support the sales and marketing teams such as attendance at demos or conferences and events. Who are we? CLEO Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of Integrated Care 24 (IC24), the leading not-for-profit Social Enterprise providing innovative and patient focused primary care services. We are committed to delivering 'Clinical Excellence Online' (CLEO). Through this mission we contribute to the wider Group ambition to improve access to health and social care for patients and reduce the demand on secondary care services. IC24 provides services to over 6 million patients, including GP led out-of-hours services, NHS 111, primary care and secondary care support services. What's in It for You? We value our team and believe in offering support, growth, and opportunity:<ul><li>Competitive Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum</li><li>Location: Hybrid - Remote &amp; occasional travel to our office in Ashford, Kent</li><li>Benefits: Access to the Nest Company Pension Scheme, free 24/7 independent counselling service, and a reward and discount platform.</li><li>Benenden Health: company paid health support from private GP appointments to secondary care treatment.</li><li>Learning and Development: Opportunities to advance your career through training and development.</li><li>Community Engagement: We support volunteering and provide one paid day annually for community or charitable activities.</li></ul>Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory basic DBS disclosure and two references. Closing date: 5th December 2025 This advert may close sooner if sufficient applications are received At CLEO Systems we celebrate brave ideas and brave people. <a href="http://www.cleosystems.com" target="_blank">www.cleosystems.com</a> We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all people and we particularly encourage applications from ethnic minorities, applicants with a disability and those from other under-represented groups. If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team on <a href="mailto:careers@cleosystems.com" target="_blank">careers@cleosystems.com</a>

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