Mental Health Practitioner - Duty Worker | Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

The Medway Community Mental Health Team is seeking a dedicated Duty Worker to join our team in Gillingham. This Band 6 role offers an exciting opportunity to provide mental health assessments, advice, and support to individuals in need.

What you'll gain:

• Launch your rewarding career in the NHS


• Develop your skills and gain valuable experience


• Receive extensive training and professional development opportunities


• Work within a supportive and growing team atmosphere, The Duty Worker role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be the first point of contact for individuals experiencing severe and enduring mental health issues.


What You'll Do:

• Provide initial assessment and support to new and known service users.


• Offer expert guidance and information to healthcare professionals.


• Conduct urgent assessments for individuals needing immediate help.


• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team., We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county.


The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles.

You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.

The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.

In this role, you will play a vital part in providingholistic, patient-centered care. You'll conduct comprehensive assessments, considering all aspects of a patient's well-being - mental, physical, social, cultural, and more. By working collaboratively with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals, you'll develop personalized care plans that address their unique needs.

As a clinical leader, you'll champion best practices and quality improvement initiatives.This is a chance to make a significant impact on the care provided within our setting.

Do you have the skills and passion to thrive in this role?

• Excellent assessment skills, considering all aspects of patient well-being


• Strong communication and collaboration abilities


• Commitment to person-centered care


• Passion for quality improvement
  
  Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of others? Do you thrive in a supportive and growing team environment?, Registered Mental Health Nurse


• Post-qualification experience in community or urgent care mental health


• Continuing professional development evidence


• Experience working in a community setting (desirable), Strong initiative and self-motivation.


• Excellent teamwork and communication abilities.


• Knowledge of advanced nursing interventions and community assessment skills.


• A willingness to undergo relevant training.


This Role is Perfect For:

• Experienced mental health professionals with a passion for advocacy and intervention.


• Individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.


• Those seeking to make a real difference in the lives of others.


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• 27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (full-time)


• NHS pension scheme


• Eligibility for the Blue Light Card