field_remote_option

field_job_employment_type

job_industry

field_job_occupational_field_parents_all

job_organization_name

field_nichejobs_career_area_parents_all

field_nichejobs_band_parents_all

Job overview We are seeking a highly motivated Mental Health Homelessness Senior Psychologist/Psychotherapist The post holder will be part of the Kent and Medway Homelessness Service, which provides screening and assessment of physical and mental health to homeless and vulnerably housed adults in the East Kent area. The post holder will undertake high quality direct (assessment and therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory and evaluative) specialist psychology interventions within the service and taking substantial professional responsibility and exercising autonomous judgement in their professional practice. The post holder will ensure the clinical effectiveness of own practice and of service functioning by undertaking research and development relevant to the service area. The service is based on an outreach model and is delivered through a range of outreach activities and venues ad link with other key health, social and voluntary agencies 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). Don't wait, apply now! Main duties of the job • To participate in regular clinical supervision receiving professional support appropriate to the newly qualified grade and to negotiate further specialist supervision, development and training with the Head of Speciality including training in advanced supervision skills.• To work within the Code of Ethics and the relevant professional practice guidelines of the relevant recognised professional body and the professional guidance framework of the Trust. • To work within the framework of the policies and procedures of the Trust. • To be responsible for the relevant data collection on work activities, as required, and to maintain a high standard of clinical record keeping. • To participate fully in supporting the activities of the Psychological Therapies Services within the Trust, Including attending relevant meetings. • Be responsible for ensuring a regular process of review is in place to detect incidents that indicate adverse quality of care, and triangulate 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 • To formulate and implement plans of brief psychologically informed treatment or management of client's mental health problems based on a multi-factorial psychological understanding and current evidence-based best practice. • To undertake a range of psychological therapeutic interventions, drawing on a range of psychological models and employing a range of modalities (individual, family and group) adapted and tailored to the needs of the individual and the context and the ongoing evaluation of the outcomes of the intervention. • To be responsible for providing a specialist psychological perspective in the assessment of service users and their families and contribute specialist psychological advice and support regarding referral decisions for mental health intervention. • To contribute highly specialist psychological advice to the multi-disciplinary formulation of appropriate therapeutic approaches or intervention plans, and to be involved in, or oversee specialist psychological aspects of their implementation in collaboration with other staff. • To undertake psychologically based risk assessment and risk management for relevant clients and provide advice on the psychological aspects of risk to the Mental Health Homelessness Serviceservice. • To consult with and provide specialist psychological guidance to carers and families of service users. • To take substantial professional responsibility and exercise autonomous professional judgement with regard to their professional practice. 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 Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Experience working as a qualified specialist psychologist / psychotherapist for a minimum of one year.</li> <li>Good understanding and knowledge of drug and alcohol problems</li> <li>Professional background in a mental health discipline to at least first-degree level (for example, nursing, psychology, occupational therapy, social work, psychiatric medicine</li> <li>Ability to administer accurately and speedily, complex psychometric text materials.</li> <li>Experience of working in range of mental health settings with a range of levels of disability and full range of age groups</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience of working with homeless clients</li> <li>Postgraduate level knowledge of research methodology, research design and specialist research techniques appropriate for the study of psychotherapeutic process</li> <li>Experience of teaching, training and/or providing clinical supervision</li> <li>Prequalification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.</li> <li>High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies</li> </ul>Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>Good honours degree in Psychology. • Post-graduate doctorate in clinical/counselling psychology (or its equivalent) as accredited by the HCPC/BPS. • Relevant specialist training in the skills required for the specialty area. • Clinical supervision training for supervision of Doctoral trainees on placement</li> <li>Specialist post graduate training to Masters level or equivalent in a Psychotherapeutic modality (for example CBT or Psychodynamic Psychotherapy) leading to accreditation/registration with UKCP/BABCP or equivalent.</li> <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> </ul>Desirable criteria

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Careers at Kent & Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Mental Health Homelessness Senior Psychologist/Psychotherapist

Job overview 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 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 che

Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Job overview Are you looking for a new, exciting opportunity? As a Consultant Psychiatrist in Rehabilitation Psychiatry based in East Kent, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality clinical service and actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services. The post-holder will be based at The Beacon Centre, Ramsgate, Thanet with flexibility to work at other east Kent community sites . The Kent and Medway Community Rehabilitation Service provides care for those residing in Kent and Medway and will specialise in working with people whose long-term complex needs cannot be met by a general adult mental health service. Successful applicants will ideally have MRCPsych or equivalent and be on, or within six months of inclusion on, the Specialist Register. You will be fully registered with the GMC, and have Approved Clinician status and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act (or achieve this within 3 months of appointment). Main duties of the job<ul> <li>As a clinical leader in the team in each locality the post-holder will be in overall charge of patients' care. They will delegate to other team members and seek to support the development of individual team members in the pursuit of excellent clinical care. The post-holder will have expert knowledge of options for the use of psychotropic medication and of the monitoring and treatment of physical illnesses including when to refer patients to their GPs or specialists. They will have good working knowledge of the use of MHA, MCA, safeguarding procedures and the Court of Protection.</li> <li>The clinical leader will be accessible and supportive to team members.</li> <li>As a senior member of the service, the post-holder will attend unit Business Meetings chaired by the team managers, and the Operational Meeting, chaired by the service lead. The post-holder will form effective working relationships with staff, team managers, service managers, the service lead, and the professional leads in the Rehabilitation Service.</li> <li>The post-holder will be expected to contribute to service development, including quality assurance, innovation, learning from untoward incidents, near misses, compliments and complaints. This clinical governance and quality agenda appears at the Business and Operational Meetings. The post-holder will support the process of team 'debrief' and learning after untoward incidents and complaints.</li> </ul>Working for our organisation We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, providing vital mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to a population of 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway. Join our extensive network of medical professionals and contribute to making a positive impact. We offer exceptional professional development opportunities, allowing you to hone your skills while enjoying the high quality of life in the picturesque Garden of England. Collaborate with the prestigious Kent and Medway Medical School, be at the forefront of integrated care, and prioritise individual well-being. If you're passionate about research, join our internationally recognised team and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare. You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing brilliant care through brilliant people. Detailed job description and main responsibilities For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. The job description will provide you with the main duties and responsibilities of the role. The person specifications will detail the qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience required for the role. Part time or job-share applications are welcome. Our Benefits Here are just some of our Benefits: <ol> <li>This post attracts a newly enhanced recruitment bonus of £20,000*</li> <li>Alongside the recruitment bonus, if you are a Higher Trainee applying for your first Consultant post, you will be eligible for a higher salary starting point (2a), progressing to the next salary point (2b) in the following year subject to the usual pay progression policies</li> <li>Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000*</li> <li>Easy access to inhouse research team and academic opportunity through Kent's own Medical school</li> <li>Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme</li> <li>Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme - Bank your annual leave to save up for that all important extended break</li> <li>Flexible working - just ask and we will try to help</li> <li>Excellent Learning and Development opportunities - We offer doctors at all grades the chance to engage in leadership, educational, research, quality improvement development and seek growth opportunities tailored to their areas of interest</li> <li>Free access to an independent counselling service</li> <li>Blue Light Card - A discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discounts</li> <li>Car lease scheme</li> <li>A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMMH values and promote equality and diversity.</li> </ol> *If you would like further information, or to know the full terms of the Recruitment Bonus and/or Relocation Allowance, then please contact our Medical Staffing Team: <a href="mailto:kmmh.medical-recruitment@nhs.net" target="_blank">kmmh.medical-recruitment@nhs.net</a> Person specification Training, Qualifications and Registration Essential criteria<ul><li>MB BS or equivalent medical qualification</li> <li>Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise</li> <li>On the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of completing CCT in Adult psychiatry).</li> <li>Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment</li> <li>Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management</li> <li>MRCPsych</li> <li>Additional clinical qualifications</li> <li>In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice</li> </ul>Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Excellent knowledge in specialty</li> <li>Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge</li> <li>Excellent oral and written communication skills in English</li> <li>Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty</li> <li>Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others</li> <li>Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service</li> </ul>Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning Essential criteria<ul><li>Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training</li> <li>Ability to work in and lead team</li> <li>Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership &amp; collaborative working to deliver improvement</li> <li>Participated in continuous professional development</li> <li>Participated in research or service evaluation</li> <li>Able to use and appraise clinical evidence</li> <li>Has actively participated in clinical audit and qua</li></ul>

Consultant Psychiatrist - Community Rehab

Job overview Are you ready for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Locum Consultant Psychiatrist to join us at Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust in the 'Garden of England'. As a Locum Consultant Psychiatrist, you will play a pivotal role in providing mental health and learning disability services to a diverse population of 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway. You will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of the people we care for, while enjoying a fulfilling career with exceptional professional development opportunities. At Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, we place a strong emphasis on medical leadership. We actively encourage, acknowledge and highly value the leadership capabilities of all our medical staff. We offer doctors at all grades the chance to engage in leadership development and seek growth opportunities tailored to their areas of interest. This commitment to medical leadership has been reflected in the exceptional results of last year's staff survey, where our responses exceeded the national average in multiple categories. Most notably, close to 70% of our doctors shared that they feel valued and recognised in the roles, which has resulted in increased participation and engagement in shaping our service development and delivery decisions. Main duties of the job This is a 10 PA plus 0.5 PA and 3% Category A availability supplement for on-call post. Part time or job-share applications are welcome. Successful applicants must be fully registered with the GMC. Working for our organisation We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, providing vital mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to a population of 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway. Join our extensive network of medical professionals and contribute to making a positive impact. We offer exceptional professional development opportunities, allowing you to hone your skills while enjoying the high quality of life in the picturesque Garden of England. Collaborate with the prestigious Kent and Medway Medical School, be at the forefront of integrated care, and prioritise individual well-being. If you're passionate about research, join our internationally recognised team and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare. You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing brilliant care through brilliant people. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Job Description For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. The job description will provide you with the main duties and responsibilities of the role. The person specifications will detail the qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience required for the role. Part time or job-share applications are welcome. Our Benefits Here are just some of our Benefits:<ul> <li>Easy access to inhouse research team and academic opportunity through Kent's own Medical school</li> <li>Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme</li> <li>Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme - Bank your annual leave to save up for that all important extended break</li> <li>Flexible working - just ask and we will try to help</li> <li>Excellent Learning and Development opportunities - We offer doctors at all grades the chance to engage in leadership, educational, research, quality improvement development and seek growth opportunities tailored to their areas of interest</li> <li>Free access to an independent counselling service</li> <li>Blue Light Card - A discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discounts</li> <li>Car lease scheme</li> <li>A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust values and promote equality and diversity</li> </ul>Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria<ul><li>• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.</li> <li>• MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.</li> <li>• Additional clinical qualifications</li> </ul>Eligibility Essential criteria<ul><li>• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice</li> <li>• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment</li> </ul>Clinical Skills, Knowledge &amp; Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>• Excellent knowledge in specialty</li> <li>• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge</li> <li>• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English</li> <li>• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty</li> <li>• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others</li> <li>• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service</li> </ul>Academic Skills &amp; Lifelong Learning Essential criteria<ul><li>• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training</li> <li>• Participated in continuous professional development</li> <li>• Participated in research or service evaluation</li> <li>• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence</li> <li>• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes</li> <li>• Ability to work in and lead team</li> <li>• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership &amp; collaborative working to deliver improvement</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post</li> <li>• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken</li> <li>• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation</li> <li>• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.</li> <li>• Has led clinical audits leading to service change.</li> </ul>

14 Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust Jobs