About this role
Job summary
Are you a qualified Mental Health Nurse/ Occupational Therapist seeking a new opportunity? This is a maternity cover opportunity.
Do you have the drive and determination to help develop the new and exciting ARMS (At Risk Mental State ) service?
This is an exciting development for EIP service in West Kent following a recent investment to develop an At Risk Mental State Service (ARMS). This is a service working alongside EIP focussing on delaying or preventing a transition to psychosis and reducing the need for people to access other services within the organisation.
We welcome applications from health professionals who are keen to help shape a newly commissioned service. The At Risk Mental State (ARMS) service works with 14 to 35-year-olds with (a view to/the intention of) preventing the development of the first episode of psychosis. This job will appeal to someone keen to work with a small caseload intensively, with a focus on psychosocial intervention.
The team will comprise of a Clinical Service Manager, Psychologists, CBTp Therapists, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and Community Mental Health Practitioners. The team will provide comprehensive assessment and formulation for people aged 14 to 35 years who present who are at ultra-high risk of psychosis.
We have a post available in West Kent (TN1 2JN)
Main duties of the job
The ARMS health care professional is a key member of the multidisciplinary team who will be involved in the assessment of young people at ultra-high risk of developing psychosis.
Working alongside psychologists and CBT therapists you will provide interventions for co-existing difficulties.
Essential Qualifications/Skills/Experience
Qualified and Registered Mental Health Nurse/ Occupational Therapist Significant experience working with service users with mental health problems Experience and skills in clinical assessment Knowledge of a range of interventions appropriate to the needs of service users with At-Risk Mental States Please note that we use a clinical assessment tool, and the post holder will be provided with training and support to undertake these.
About us
We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD.
Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve.
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. 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 working well together.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person specification attached for a full list of responsibilities.
To quick apply, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected]
Please ensure you include the job title and reference number.
If you are interested and would like to speak with the hiring manager, please don't hesitate to contact Christopher Diamond at 07867142757 or [email protected]
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)
Person Specification
Training Essential
Registered Mental Health Nurse/ Occupational Therapist /Social Worker Up to date registration
Desirable
Diploma working with psychosis or Thorn accredited. Caarms practitioner
Experience Essential
Minimum of 2 years post registration experience Significant experience of working with service users with mental health problems Experience and skills in clinical assessment. Experience of working with service users with psychosis and their carers.
Desirable
Experience of working with service users aged 14-17. Experience of working with Dual Diagnosis service users. Experience of the use of evidence-based interventions relating to the care of service users with first episode of psychosis
Knowledge and skills Essential
Current government guidelines concerning provision of Early Intervention services. Knowledge of a range of interventions appropriate to the needs of service users with At Risk Mental States
Desirable
Knowledge of research and key issues affecting the development of EIP services. An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Address Highlands
10-12 Calverley Park Gardens, Tunbridge Wells,
Tunbridge Wells
TN1 2JN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)