Registered Mental Health Nurse / Occupational Therapist

Registered Mental Health Nurse / Occupational Therapist

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Invicta Health in partnership with Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) are seeking to recruit Community Mental Health Practitioners to be part of Mental Health Together.

What is Mental Health Together?

In Kent and Medway, the community mental health transformation model has created a new service called Mental Health Together.

It is a multi-agency offer, which means bringing all the services and agencies that support people with varying mental health needs much closer together. This ensures that people get the right care, without having to navigate service boundaries and without repeatedly telling their story.

Mental Health Together will add new roles, as part of a new joined-up model of care which bridges the gap that currently exists between primary (i.e., GPs) and community mental health (i.e., KMPT). It will treat people with complex mental health needs by:

• Providing someone with support in a person-centred, holistic way
• Removing barriers to access, and thresholds across services working together
• Involving service users and carers as equal partners in their care
• Building in involvement and co-production at all levels of service design and delivery
• Delivering needs-led and personalised trauma-informed care.

Main duties of the job

The Registered Mental Health Nurse / Occupational Therapist will be expected to deliver stepped care by providing a range of evidence-based interventions which will promote recovery, social inclusion, and normalization for service users who suffer from mental health problems.

They will work in partnership with the MDT, CRHT, Acute Inpatient Services, other community teams, Primary Care, and the Voluntary Sector to provide support and treatment to service users and facilitate the safe management of their needs within a range of community settings.

The principle purpose is to promote mental and physical health and prevent ill health by treating mental health problems effectively through evidence-based interventions that build on strengths and support choice, underpinned by a single care plan within a model of care based on inclusivity, particularly for those people with co-existing needs who experience marginalization.

They will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist responsible for patients allocated to them and will be involved in assessment, management planning, and delivering care.

The post will support their peers and team leaders and be an effective team member whilst working on their own initiative. They will supervise Band 5 Nurses/OTs and pre-registered students and hold a mentoring qualification. They will have a commitment to collaborative working and actively support and liaise with other health and social professionals.

About us

Invicta Health is a not-for-profit company, with a passion for primary care. We offer a wide range of services including GP surgeries, Urgent Treatment Centres, mental health services, GP staff training, and more.

We are formed by a federation of General Practitioners working in Canterbury and South Kent Coast areas of East Kent. Our aim is to provide local, high-quality services for local people by collaborating with other established organizations in the health and social care community.

What perks can we offer you?

• Learning and development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Staff forum
• Progression opportunities
• Competitive annual leave entitlement
• Incremental pay progression
• Approved blue light card provider
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes
• Company Car Lease Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Applying:

We have full-time and part-time opportunities within Thanet, South Kent Coast, and Dartford areas. Please indicate your preferred locality and hours on your application.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply early if interested.

Job responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

• Foster recovery through empowerment of service users and carers by using a strengths-based approach involving them in care planning, establishing and maintaining supportive relationships that encourage self-determination and responsibility.
• Offer a range of evidence-based interventions and risk management approaches to help reduce symptoms and manage high-risk behaviors during episodes of relapse.
• Be proactive, innovative, and creative in delivering care to facilitate recovery.
• Engage service users and carers in relapse prevention and risk management/contingency plans, providing interventions to resolve crises and prevent hospital admissions.
• Liaise with inpatient units to support discharge through appropriate pathways.
• Facilitate early discharge from inpatient and CRHT teams by providing regular reviews.
• Deliver a flexible and responsive service based on service user and carer needs.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and other agencies.
• Deliver high-quality care, providing solutions and signposting for service users with severe and enduring mental health problems.
• Provide care within the Strengths-Based Model, maintaining service users within their own environment in the community.
• Act as an educator for service users and carers, advising on mental health issues to promote positive health management and relapse prevention.
• Respond swiftly to urgent referrals with appropriate interventions.
• Work closely with carers.
• Recognize and address racial, cultural, and sexual preferences, and health inequalities.
• Ensure documentation reflects service user needs accurately.
• Maximize resource use within the team and community.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care using evidence-based tools and models.
• Work within the MDT framework according to professional codes of practice.
• Review and update care plans regularly, reflecting current needs and service user and carer views.
• Undertake risk assessments and share information with team members and involved professionals.
• Ensure activity/contact entries are promptly recorded on RiO, conforming to data quality standards.
• Provide care plans in line with National Guidelines.

Leadership

• Participate in developing an effective team and productive working relationships.
• Promote integrated health professional working internally and externally.
• Foster a positive team culture, managing conflicts effectively.
• Engage in organizational working groups to improve service delivery, protocols, and guidelines.
• Participate in audits aligned with clinical governance.
• Share knowledge through literature and peer reviews.
• Challenge unprofessional practice where necessary.
• Mentor new staff members.
• Participate in staff performance reviews.
• Model positive professional behavior.

Clinical Skills

• Knowledge of current relevant legislation.
• Engage in regular clinical and professional supervision.
• Adhere to the NMC/HCPC code of conduct.
• Maintain registration and relevant professional memberships.
• Administer medicines following policies and procedures.
• Serve as a positive clinical role model.
• Respect the dignity, individuality, and well-being of service users and carers.
• Ensure comprehensive physical health checks and follow-up as needed.
• Be accountable for own practice, continually improving knowledge and competence.
• Promote self-advocacy among service users and carers.

Communication

• Communicate effectively regarding assessments, care plans, risk factors, and signs of deterioration.
• Handle sensitive information professionally and appropriately.
• Respond to emergencies with clarity and supportiveness.

Training

• Act as a mentor for students, supporting their development and high standards of care.
• Support students in achieving their learning needs.
• Engage in continuous professional development and promote lifelong learning.
• Plan and undertake mandatory training and workshops.
• Participate in appraisals and develop personal development plans.
• Support new staff integration and ongoing training initiatives.

Person Specification Experience

• Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience.
• Experience working in a community team.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse or registered Occupational Therapist (diploma or degree).
• MELPS qualification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975, with necessary disclosures made to the DBS for any criminal convictions.