ARRS Mental Health Practitioner Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

Florin Chilian; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading mental health team in Kent as a Mental Health Practitioner. This role involves providing vital support within Primary Care Networks, working collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams to enhance community mental health services. Enjoy excellent professional development opportunities in a beautiful environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced Mental Health Practitioners needed.
• Capable of providing high-quality interventions.

Responsibilities

• Embed as part of the PCN Multi-Disciplinary Team.
• Conduct assessments and manage referrals to secondary care.

Skills

Mental Health Support

Collaboration

Assessment Skills

Education

Nursing Degree

Social Work Degree

Occupational Therapy Degree

Job description

Join Our Exciting Mental Health Team in Kent

These new positions are innovative and will provide vital mental health support to Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in Kent. PCNs are groups of GP practices working together in local areas.

We have numerous posts available across Kent's PCNs.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Mental Health Practitioners, including nurses, social workers, and occupational therapists, to work in PCNs under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS).

This is an exciting time as we begin transforming community Mental Health services. These roles are foundational to upcoming developments. Practitioners will work primarily within PCNs as part of integrated teams in GP surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Embed as part of the PCN Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).
• Collaborate with other roles and maintain close links with community mental health MDT.
• Access secondary mental health services and act as a bridge between primary and secondary care by providing high-quality mental health care in primary care settings.
• Work autonomously and creatively in a busy environment.
• Conduct assessments and utilize knowledge of local resources.
• Manage referrals to secondary care services.

Candidate Profile

We seek highly competent practitioners capable of making a difference in our primary care mental health service, providing high-quality interventions as part of the team.

Why Join Us

Work in the beautiful Garden of England, combining excellent professional development opportunities with a high quality of life.

About KMPT

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust, serving 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, with services extending to Sussex and Surrey. We are rated 'Good' by the CQC.

We care for over 2,000 hospital patients and 54,000 community-based individuals annually. Our diverse workforce of over 3,800 staff from 66 nationalities is committed to delivering excellent care.

Our Values

We are dedicated to providing brilliant care through brilliant people, working towards our vision of outstanding, accessible care for every service user, every time.

Additional Information

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Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main responsibilities.

This advert closes on Wednesday 21 May 2025.

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