Mental Health Practitioner

Job overview

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated professionals to join our specialized team providing trauma-informed care to individuals with complex mental health needs who pose a significant risk of harm to others.

Our goal is to create a safe environment where our patients can heal, regain control of their lives, and build essential life skills.

We are looking for individuals with a nursing, social work, or allied health professional background who possess strong transferable skills.

We aim to train staff in advanced risk assessment techniques and psychological approaches to patient care to promote recovery and sustainable life skills within the forensic population.

You should be a registered professional with prior experience in mental health settings, preferably in forensic services or community settings.

If you are seeking a new challenge and interested in becoming part of this forward-thinking and innovative Trust then we want to talk to you.

Main duties of the job

• The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing individuals for discharge from the hospital environment and reintegration into their community as part of the Care and Treatment Review Process, and dynamic support systems.
• You will be required to recognise when an individual requires increased levels of support to promote a sustainable lifestyle in the Community.
• Promote recovery and support patients to understand their risks and how to work towards greater independence, utilising the expertise of partner agencies and 3rd sector organisations, which will involve working closely with other agencies, including Community services and the Criminal Justice System.
• Demonstrate active clinical and managerial leadership skills within the team, providing education and supervision to junior staff members and other professionals.
• Bring to bear both their clinical, data analysis, and evaluation skills, by working closely with individuals, their circles of care, inpatient ward staff, and the wider community team to support the delivery of a comprehensive service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is a full-time role, at Agenda for Change Band 6; with flexible working opportunities available, part-time working hours would be considered.  The post will cover Kent and Medway and out-of-area Kent and Medway patients.

If your application is successful, you will be notified by e-mail and advised to check your Trac/ NHS Jobs account.  Therefore, please ensure that you regularly check both your email and your Trac/NHS Jobs account.

This post is subject to a six-month probationary period for candidates external to the Kent and Medway Mental Health Trust

To deliver an effective service, it is essential that you are able to travel between bases in a timely manner.

Please see the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role.

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).

What we can offer you:

• Career development with our comprehensive range of training & development opportunities to enhance your skills
• Strong Supportive Management committed to providing 1-2-1 support to advance personal development
• Car Lease Scheme open to all staff
• Staff discounts for employees and their families