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Job overview Physiotherapy services for Adult &amp; Older Adult Mental Health across services in West Kent within Kent &amp; Medway Mental Health NHS Trust are looking for an enthusiastic Physiotherapy Clinical Support Worker to join our Physiotherapy team. We are in the process of redesigning and developing Physiotherapy services across mental health services and there are many new opportunities for developing physiotherapy practice and promoting the profession. 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>Assist the physiotherapist in the delivery of care, providing high quality basic assessments and providing advice/training to other clinical staff in physiotherapy interventions.</li> <li>Work independently and manage own caseload as delegated by the physiotherapist.</li> <li>Implement and monitor treatment programmes, designed by the Physiotherapist.</li> <li>Be responsible for maintaining a small stock of mobility aids on each ward and collecting aids from Buffer stores as required.</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. 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). 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 Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Experience of working as a Physiotherapy Assistant Band 3</li> <li>Experience working with elderly clients</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience of working with clients with mental health conditions</li> <li>Experience of delivering groups</li> </ul>Knowledge and skills Essential criteria<ul><li>Effective communication skills</li> <li>Able to complete basic mobility assessments</li> <li>IT skills</li> </ul>Qualifications Essential criteria<ul><li>NVQ 3 or equivalent (essential)</li> <li>Portfolio evidence of relevant experience and CPD.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Associate Practitioners Course/Foundation Degree/ NVQ4 (desirable)</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

Physiotherapy Clinical Support Worker

Detailed job description and main responsibilities Ensure that all patients are accurately monitored through each stage of their diagnostic and treatment pathway. To understand and use patient tracker lists as a tool to achieve the above. Ensure that capacity issues are escalated to the Service Manager. To manage and take responsibility for Teleologic on behalf of Consultant(s) ensuring timely authorisation of letters and escalation of any issues to the Service Manager. To take ownership and have detailed knowledge of all patient related information, including case notes, results, referrals and correspondence within dedicated office space. To monitor awaiting investigations, ensuring urgent procedures are booked and results chased daily and to monitor / chase routine investigations on a weekly basis. To prioritise and administer all patient related enquiries in a timely manner to ensure that patient safety is paramount under the empowerment and guidance of the Consultant(s). Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria<ul><li>Educated to NVQ level 3 equivalent qualification and experience</li> <li>Qualification in Audio Typing or proven experience of audio-typing within a healthcare setting</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Audiotyping</li> </ul>Knowledge Essential criteria<ul><li>Understanding of National NHS Targets</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Demonstrable office experience, preferably in a health service environment</li> <li>Proven experience of using Medical Terminology or Qualification eg Amspar</li> <li>Experience dealing with routine/urgent and complex problems, progress chasing and reviewing resources</li> <li>Experience with 18 Week pathways and Cancer Targets and Referral times</li> </ul>Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>Excellent computer skills including ability to use Microsoft packages such as Excel</li> <li>Excellent communication skills written and verbal</li> <li>Understanding of Data Protection issues.</li> <li>Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across the organisation liaising with different levels of personnel</li> </ul>Values Based Question Essential criteria<ul><li>Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a 'can do' attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome</li> </ul> Please note that we do not accept applications via CV or recruitment agencies. This post will close before the intended closing date should sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity. Applications are welcomed from applicants who wish to apply for a position on the basis of a smarter or flexible working arrangement. Where candidates are successful at interview, such requests will be taken under consideration and accommodated where the needs of the service allow. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. All staff no matter where they work or which age group of patients they work with must be aware of their responsibility to act when they feel a child, young person or vulnerable adult has been or is at risk of abuse. We are a fully non-smoking Trust. Smoking is completely prohibited in all Trust buildings, grounds and car parks for patients, visitors, staff and contractors. This Local Employment Partnership Employer shares information about new starters with Jobcentre Plus, for statistical purposes only. After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred third-party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through NHS Jobs, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via NHS Jobs. If you have a query relating to your application, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 830000. If you have not heard from us within 21 days of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We wish to stress that no discourtesy is intended in following such a procedure, and you should not let this deter

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Pathway Coordinator - Urology

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. We are looking for a experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team at our new office in Kings Hill, West Malling. Joining us on a full time, 37.5 hour per week basis you will work in a hybrid capacity with 2 days per week based at the Kings Hill office. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts - as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits - to support you to be happy both in and out of work. With us, you'll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people. Your day-to-day... Full end to end pay cycle processing, including; <ul> <li>Adding starters, leavers, contractual and personal detail changes</li> <li>Processing of statutory payments</li> <li>Changes to pensions including opt in/out and employee requests</li> <li>Processing of salary sacrifice arrangements ensuring NLW compliance</li> <li>Processing of pay relating to hours worked, allowances, bonus' and other amounts as requested by the business</li> <li>Processing of deductions as required and in line with any applicable regulatory requirements</li> <li>Monitor cycles for breaches in NLW</li> <li>Review pay cycle information to identify and resolve any inconsistencies, errors or inefficiencies</li> <li>Identify and report any over or underpayments to the Payroll Manager providing sufficient evidence</li> <li>Ensure that all payrolls have the appropriate level of authorisation at local level</li> <li>Process supplementary payments ensuring that back up documentation is present where required</li> <li>Where manual payments are raised outside the pay cycle, these are then processed correctly in the subsequent run</li> </ul> Why Cygnet? We'll offer you... <ul> <li>Strong career progression opportunities </li> <li>Expert supervision &amp; support</li> <li>Employee referral scheme</li> <li>Pension scheme</li> <li>"Cycle to work" scheme &amp; employee discount saving</li> </ul> You are... <ul> <li>Excellent organisational and planning skills</li> <li>Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities</li> <li>Good verbal and written communication skills, including report writing skills</li> <li>Competent with Microsoft office</li> <li>Attention to detail and accuracy</li> <li>Confidentiality and adaptability</li> <li>Excellent communication skills</li> <li>Information gathering and monitoring skills</li> <li>Problem analysis and problem solving skills</li> </ul> Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users &amp; their families. What next? If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply

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Payroll Administrator

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. To provide operational leadership and expertise to a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians who often work alone to ensure the timely delivery of a safe and effective service to the Early Intervention in Psychosis Service for people aged 14-65 who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis. To ensure systems and processes exist to support staff performance in accordance with Trust objectives, report on and contribute to the monitoring, evaluation and audit of the performance and clinical practice of the locality service. Main duties of the job<ul> <li>To ensure systems and processes exist to support staff performance </li> <li>Work collaboratively as part of a dynamic leadership team and be accountable for teams' performance, operational delivery of safe and effective care and budget management in Early Intervention for Psychosis Services for those between 14 -65 years of age</li> <li>Responsible for the strategic management of targets and performance, including waiting time and caseload management, day to day operational management which includes staff management such as wellbeing, sickness, absences, e-rostering, governance and financial management.</li> <li>In addition, the main duties of the role will include; process and change management, ensuring engagement of the full Multi-Disciplinary Team.</li> <li> Monitor and analysis of data</li> <li>Provision of Managerial Supervision and Appraisal.</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 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. To provide operational leadership and expertise to a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians who often work alone to ensure the timely delivery of a safe and effective service to the Early Intervention in Psychosis Service for people aged 14-65 who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis. To support delivery of the At Risk Mental State (ARMS) Pathway as outlined in the ARMS operational policy. To ensure systems and processes exist to support staff performance in accordance with Trust objectives, report on and contribute to the monitoring, evaluation and audit of the performance and clinical practice of the locality service. • Provides operational leadership to a team of clinical staff at band 6 and below • Has an operational/managerial presence and is able to demonstrate operational expertise, specific to people with early psychosis Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification Person specification essential Essential criteria<ul><li>B6</li> <li>HCPC registered as a CPN or Occupational therapist</li> </ul>Desirable Desirable criteria<ul><li>Previous leadership experience</li> <li>Previous experience within EIP</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.

Operational Team 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 seeking a highly motivated and skilled Assistant Psychologist (Band 4) to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team within the Therapeutic Communities (TC) Service at Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust . This is an exceptional opportunity within the NHS to gain essential clinical experience and develop specialist skills in complex trauma and personality-related needs, working within a structured, relational environment. The role requires a strong combination of advanced data management skills for service evaluation and a passion for group process and clinical support. You will receive close, protected supervision from a qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist. The Assistant Psychologist will fulfil a crucial dual role, supporting both the clinical delivery and the service's robust data, audit, and research agenda Main duties of the job We are looking for a committed, capable, resilient and enthusiastic team player to join our Therapeutic community working with clients with complex emotional needs We are looking for an assistant psychologist with a genuine interest and experience in working with people who have complex emotional needs and personality disorder. We are a supportive team with a commitment to reflective practice, formulation and co-production. We offer a group-based programme, so we are looking for someone who can co-facilitate groups, particularly MBT psychoeducation, social therapy and occupational therapy spaces and take a key role in evaluating the programme. This is a varied role that also involves clinical work, audit &amp; evaluation, administration, consultation, reflective practice and training other agencies to work with personality disorder. You will be well supported in individual supervision and team reflective practice sessions to take up this role. We are located in Maidstone the Therapeutic community meets on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday each week 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 qualifications Essential criteria<ul><li>Upper 2nd class honours degree or higher in psychology</li> <li>Entitlement to graduate membership to BPS</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Paid or voluntary work with people with mental health problems or and other difficulties</li> <li>Further training in relevant areas</li> </ul>Good communication skills Essential criteria<ul><li>ability to communicate in settings where atmosphere may be highly emotive</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>previous experience of working with complex emotional difficulties</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.

Assistant 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 to join an Early Intervention Service for Psychosis, supporting clients with a first episode of psychosis to have a positive experience of mental health services. We are looking for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our multi-disciplinary team. The role would include completing OT assessments and interventions at different stages of their journey to support with recovery. Occupational therapy is valued as a core part of the multi-disciplinary team and the post holder will be working in a team with a variety of professionals. As well as occupational therapy activity, you will be involved in delivering core team functions such as initial assessments, dialog + and other group interventions. 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>Provide high-quality and evidence-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions, both group and individual, to people who access services and their carers/supporters/family members.</li> <li>Communicate effectively with people who access services, carers, the multi-disciplinary team and when appropriate, outside agencies.</li> <li>Contribute to the generic functioning of the team when appropriate.</li> <li>Provide supervision and mentoring to more junior occupational therapists, occupational therapy apprenticeships, and support workers when appropriate</li> <li>Provide/support with occupational therapy student placements.</li> <li>Contribute to service development and audits.</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 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>Degree in Occupational Therapy</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>• Registered member of the relevant professional body and / or special interest group</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 work co-operatively as part of an inter-professional team</li> <li>Knowledge of the ethos of the Early Intervention Service for Psychosis Service.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><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>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>• Pre-registration experience of mental health settings and or working with people with mental health conditions</li> <li>• Experience of individual &amp; group work</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>• Some clinical experience of mental health problems</li> <li>• Use of functional assessments and activity analysis to formulate patient interventions</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.

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. We are seeking an exceptional and dynamic Senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our specialist team and drive profound psychological change for adults with learning disabilities and highly complex needs (in particular, mental health difficulties and/ or challenging behaviour. The role is within the Mental Health of Learning Disability Team, alongside, psychiatry, nursing and other psychological professionals. We work closely with other teams such as social care and the community learning disability team. Base could be Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells, Gillingham, Dartford, Ashford, Canterbury or Ramsgate, so do apply if any of these locations suit you. 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 Responsibilities include: To be responsible for the provision of specialist Clinical Psychology services to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs (mental health and/ or challenging behaviour) who are living in the community in Kent, as a member of the Mental Health of Learning Disability service. To undertake direct (assessment and therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory and evaluative) specialist psychology interventions in line with best practice; taking substantial professional responsibility and exercising autonomous judgement in their professional practice. To work closely with colleagues in MHLD and other services to ensure timely discharge back into the community for service users who are admitted to in-patient wards. To ensure the clinical effectiveness of own practice and of service functioning by undertaking audit, research and other development activities relevant to the service. To be responsible for providing training placements for trainee clinical psychologists in this specialism. See Job Description for more detailed breakdown of duties. 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 Thanet site Detailed job description and main responsibilities WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY? • Close-knit, supportive team across Kent, with committed, experienced and passionate staff. • Regular internal CPD sessions and reflective spaces • Variety in caseload and work, including 1:1 work, family working, staff consultation and person-centred autism assessments. • Opportunity for flexible and part-time working • Support for innovative projects and personal interests, including research and publications. • Regular and supportive supervision as standard - increasing or decreasing in frequency according to need. • Consideration, reflection and discussion around aspects of identities and its impact on ourselves, our communities and our work as an integral part of our practice. • Good preceptorship support for newly-qualified psychologists Funding for further training - see job description document for what has recently been funded 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 Training Essential criteria<ul><li>Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology/or working towards</li> <li>Good BSc in psychology, or equivalent</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Experience working with people with learning disabilities or other additional needs</li> <li>Capacity to manage frequent exposure to highly distressing and emotive situations and disclosures.</li> <li>Capacity to tolerate frequent exposure to unpredictable working conditions including demanding, verbally aggressive clients and deal with physical aggression appropriately.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience working with people with learning disabilities</li> <li>Record of having published in peerreviewed, academic or professional journals and/or books.</li> </ul>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 highly emotive situations with a range of clients and others including people with significant communication difficulties.</li> <li>Ability to gather and analyse complex clinical information from complex from a range of sources, and integrating it into a formulation utilising a variety of psychological models.</li> <li>Adequate keyboard skills and sound understanding of I.T. packages</li> <li>Ability to organise own workload effectively, prioritising a complex range of tasks and responsibilities to meet agreed deadlines.</li> <li>Ability to administer accurately and efficiently complex psychometric text materials.</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 pe

Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Mediplacements are looking for a skilled and experienced band 6 Histology Biomedical Scientist to fill an ongoing locum role in our client's laboratory based in Kent. This position is due to start as soon as possible with a pay rate of up to £25 per hour. The successful candidate must have experience with histology techniques such as embedding, sectioning, staining, and reporting of histology specimens. They must also be familiar with the use of a range of laboratory equipment and be able to troubleshoot and maintain them as required. Successful candidate must be able to cut 40 blocks per hour. When you work with Mediplacements, you will have access to a range of benefits that will support you in your role. Our dedicated one-to-one service ensures that you have the support you need to thrive in your role. Our fast-track registration process allows you to start your new role as soon as possible. The excellent rates of pay, and assistance with travel and accommodation are designed to make your transition as smooth as possible. We also offer weekly pay that is always on time, and access to exclusive NHS and private sector jobs. There is no registration fee, and you will have access to free online training. If you are not available for this position, we encourage you to refer a friend and take advantage of our £250 referral bonus. T&amp;C's apply. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity, apply now and take the next step in your career!

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Histology Biomedical Scientist

Position: Optometrist Location: Kent Salary: Up to 74,000 FTE + Monthly Commission Company Car: Provided for both business and personal use Working Pattern: 4 or 5 days per week - no weekends About the Opportunity We are working with a highly respected and fast-growing provider of domiciliary optical care, currently seeking a qualified and compassionate Optometrist to join their Kent team. This organisation is on a mission to make high-quality eye care accessible to those who are unable to visit the high street. Using cutting-edge mobile equipment and supported by a strong clinical team, this is a chance to make a genuine difference to people's lives - all while enjoying an improved work-life balance. The Role As an Optometrist, you'll deliver essential eye care services to patients in the comfort of their own homes. The role allows for longer appointment times than typical practice settings, giving you the space to build strong relationships with patients and provide truly patient-centred care. You'll see around 7 patients per day, supported by advanced technology including: <ul> <li>Digital fundus camera</li> <li>Mobile slit lamp</li> <li>I-care tonometer</li> <li>An industry-leading digital records system (no paperwork)</li> </ul> The company promotes autonomy in clinical decision-making, while also offering remote support from senior optometrists when needed. Why Consider This Role? <ul> <li>No weekends - Enjoy a better work-life balance.</li> <li>Flexible working- Choose a schedule that suits your lifestyle (4 or 5 days per week).</li> <li>Meaningful work - Make a direct impact on individuals who truly value your service.</li> <li>Full support - CPD opportunities, access to higher qualifications, and a dedicated head office team to back you up.</li> </ul> Ideal Candidate You'll be a GOC-registered Optometrist with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care. Previous domiciliary experience is welcome but not essential - full training is provided.

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Domiciliary Optometrist - Kent

ABOUT THE ROLE As an Admin Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of responsibilities to help us deliver the quality care and support our residents deserve. In this varied role, we'll need you to answer the phone, handle our files and support our managers. You'll also meet and greet visitors, engage with residents and show prospective clients and their families around so they can see what makes us so different. Across everything you do as an Admin Assistant here, you'll go out of your way to help us create a vibrant, happy environment. ABOUT YOU If you have the ability to multi-task, good computer skills and a confident telephone manner you could be well-suited to the Admin Assistant role with us. It's also really important that you're a people person you'll take a genuine interest in our residents and their families. If that sounds like you, we'll give you the opportunity to develop your skills with courses that have been designed to build your confidence across all your responsibilities. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your administration and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

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