Job summary
- Main area
- Community Mental Health
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 380-NK010-F
- Employer
- Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Britton House, Gillingham
- Town
- Gillingham
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Mental Health Practitioner - Duty Worker
Band 6
The CQC rates us as an Outstanding organisation for Caring with an overall rating of Good
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) offer a range of ongoing benefits to our valued workforce across the Trust. From an active health and wellbeing programme to regular recognition events, we work hard to provide varied benefits that make a difference to your work-life balance.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you.
Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
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Job overview
Launch Your Career in Mental Health!
Medway Community Mental Health Team Seeks Duty Worker (Band 6)
Calling all passionate Registered Mental Health Nurses!
Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of others? Do you thrive in a supportive and growing team environment?
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
Qualifications:
- 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)
Benefits:
- 27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (full-time)
- NHS pension scheme
- Eligibility for the Blue Light Card
Ready to make a positive impact? Apply now!
Main duties of the job
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.
What We're Looking For:
- 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.
Ready to take the first step?
Working for our organisation
Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In this role, you will play a vital part in providing holistic, 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
We offer a rewarding work environment with opportunities for professional development.
If you're ready to take your nursing career to the next level, we want to hear from you!
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Registered on NMC
- One year experience at Band 5 or above in hospital or community health care
- Evidence of continued professional development, appropriate to role
- Clear understanding of CPA and care coordination role
Desirable criteria
- Post-registration certificate ENB 998. Possession of specialist nursing or other relevant highter academic or skills focussed awards
- Post registration mentorship qualification
Skills/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good IT skills
- Good understanding of the principles of the Recovery Approach
Desirable criteria
- Excellent IT skills
- Understanding of interagency skills
- Previous experience in the field of work
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Catherine Hay
- Job title
- Operational Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 303 3189
- Additional information
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust
Eastern & Coastal Area Offices
Littlebourne Road
Canterbury
CT1 1AZ
- Telephone
- 01227 230855 | ext. 730855
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