Community Mental Health Practitioner - Dover

NHS; England; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Kent is seeking Community Mental Health Practitioners for a critical role in mental health support. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively and provide evidence-based interventions to promote recovery. Responsibilities include working with multi-disciplinary teams and supporting service users in the community. The position offers a salary of £37,338 to £44,962 per year, along with flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

NHS pension

Learning and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working

Competitive annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience; previous experience in a community team.
• Registered Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist diploma/degree.

Responsibilities

• Deliver stepped care with evidence-based interventions.
• Promote recovery and social inclusion for service users.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to support service users.

Skills

Empowerment of service users

Strengths-based approach

Community collaboration

Risk management

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Occupational Therapist

MELPS (Mentoring and Enabling in a clinical setting)

Job description

Job Summary

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. Please note: this role does not include visa sponsorship; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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 that brings all services and agencies supporting people with varying mental health needs closer together, so people get the right care without navigating service boundaries or repeatedly telling their story. Mental Health Together will add new roles as part of a joined-up model of care bridging gaps between primary care (GPs) and community mental health (KMPT). It aims to 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 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 or Occupational Therapist will deliver stepped care by providing a range of evidence-based interventions to promote recovery, social inclusion and normalization for service users who have 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 support service users and facilitate safe management of their needs within a range of community settings. The purpose is to promote mental and physical health and prevent ill health by delivering 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 with co-existing needs and marginalisation.

The post holder will be responsible for patients allocated to them and will be involved in assessment, management planning and delivery of care. They will support peers and team leaders, work as an effective team member, and supervise Band 5 Nurses/OTs and pre-registered students, holding a mentoring qualification. They will 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 operate a range of services including GP surgeries, Urgent Treatment Centres, a mental health service, GP staff training, and more. We are formed by a federation of General Practitioners in Canterbury and the South Kent Coast areas of East Kent, aiming to provide local, high-quality services in collaboration with other health and social care organisations.

What perks can we offer you?

• NHS pension
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Staff forum
• Progression opportunities
• Competitive annual leave entitlement
• Incremental pay progression
• Flexible working
• 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. On application, please indicate which locality you wish to be considered for and your preference of hours. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications; please submit your application as early as possible.

Details

Date posted: 08 September 2025

Pay: £37,338 to £44,962 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: B0082-25-0108

Job location: Coleman House, Brookfield Avenue, Dover, CT16 2AH

Job Description – Main Responsibilities

• Foster recovery through empowerment of service users and carers using a strengths-based approach; involve service users and carers in planning of their care; establish and maintain supportive relationships to encourage self-determination.
• Offer a range of evidence-based interventions and risk management approaches to reduce and manage symptoms and high-risk behaviour during relapse.
• Be proactive, innovative and creative in delivering care to facilitate service users’ recovery.
• Engage service users and carers in relapse prevention and risk management or contingency plans to prevent admission or readmission.
• Liaise with inpatient units to support discharge through appropriate pathways.
• Facilitate early discharge from inpatients and the CRHT Team through regular reviews.
• Deliver a flexible and responsive service aligned to service users’ needs.
• Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team and other agencies.
• Deliver high-quality care and provide signposting to support correct pathway access.
• Provide care within a Strengths-Based Model in the community.
• Act as an educator for service users and carers to promote health literacy and self-management.
• Respond swiftly to urgent referrals to prevent admission or readmission.
• Work closely with carers; address health inequalities related to race, culture and sexual orientation.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and data quality; use RiO for care planning and documentation as required.
• Provide care plans in accordance 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 and manage conflict effectively.
• Engage with organisational groups to improve service delivery, protocols and guidelines.
• Participate in audits aligned with clinical governance.
• Share knowledge from research and practice development; mentor new staff and participate in performance reviews.
• Model professional behaviour for colleagues.

Clinical Skills

• Know current legislation relevant to practice.
• Engage in regular clinical and professional supervision.
• Adhere to NMC/HCPC codes of conduct; maintain registration and relevant qualifications; administer medicines per policy.
• Be a positive clinical role model; protect service user dignity and wellbeing.
• Ensure comprehensive physical health checks and follow-up as needed.
• Be accountable for own practice and pursue ongoing professional development.
• Advocate self-advocacy for service users and carers.

Communication

• Communicate effectively with MDT regarding assessments, care plans, risk factors, relapse signatures and deterioration indicators.
• Handle sensitive information professionally and communicate to identified persons only.
• Respond to emergencies with clarity, sensitivity and direction.

Training

• Act as a mentor to students; support their development and high standards of care.
• Support students to meet learning needs and promote lifelong learning.
• Plan and participate in mandatory training; undertake regular appraisals and personal development planning.
• Support new staff integration and contribute to policy and guideline updates.

Person Specification – Experience

Essential: Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience; previous experience in a community team.

Qualifications

Essential: Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Occupational Therapist (diploma or degree). MELPS (Mentoring and Enabling in a clinical setting).

Disclosures

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). UK registration is required.

Employer details

Employer: Invicta Health CIC; Coleman House, Brookfield Avenue, Dover, CT16 2AH. Website: https://invictahealth.co.uk/