Job summary

Are you looking for a dynamic, rewarding role within Criminal Justice where you can make a real difference?

We are seeking an enthusiastic, empathetic, and conscientious Liaison and Diversion Practitioner (LDP) to join our thriving, highly regarded team. The Liaison, Diversion and Reconnect (LDR) service operates countywide across Kent and Medway, working throughout police custody suites, courts, prisons, and the wider community.

In this role, you will identify and support individuals with varied vulnerabilities, helping address health and social needs that impact their well-being and involvement in the criminal justice system. If you excel at stakeholder engagement and are passionate about delivering compassionate care, we would love to welcome you to our team.

We welcome informal enquiries! Before submitting your application, we encourage you to contact the LDR Team Manager by telephone for an informal chat about the position and to learn more about our service.

Main duties of the job

• Screening & Assessment: Identify health and social vulnerabilities among individuals in police custody suites and Kent prisons.

• Community Aftercare: Work within the LDR Support, Time, Recovery (STR) function to deliver ongoing support and signposting for clients in community settings.

• Service Cover: Provide flexible cover across all Kent custody suites, courts, and prison environments based on service needs.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain strong working relationships with partner agencies, police, court staff, and local support services.

• Travel & Operations: Travel efficiently across a wide geographical area to deliver timely support where it is needed most.

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.

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).

Job summary

Are you a registered Clinical Psychologist with a passion for providing exceptional care?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Senior Psychologist to join our well-established and dynamic Hospital Liaison Psychiatry service. This is a key role within the senior clinical team within the Liaison service.

It is a fantastic time to join the Liaison Psychiatry service as we continue to develop our services to CORE24!

The Service - Liaison Psychiatry

The Liaison psychiatry service aims to provide mental health advice and support to individuals receiving care and treatment at general hospitals in Kent and Medway. The general hospital staff can refer anyone over the age of 18 who attends A&E or is an inpatient on a medical or surgical ward.

The liaison team can then offer advice, support, or a full mental and psychological health assessment as appropriate. By ensuring that an individual's physical and mental health are considered holistically, it is possible for the whole healthcare team to ensure the most effective care is delivered in a collaborative way.

A Band 7/8A development role will be considered for candidates with the required clinical psychology qualifications, HCPC registration and competencies for this post.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist in our Liaison Service, you will be responsible for offering high quality assessment and brief interventions with a specific focus on people in distress, related to both mental and physical health conditions.

This is an exciting, varied role with opportunity for consultation, supervision of other practitioners, facilitation of reflective practice and teaching staff in the multi-disciplinary and hospital team.

You will have plenty of scope and support to develop your own practice, whilst supporting the team in balancing the challenges of providing flexible high-quality services, in a way that delivers quick, effective access and meets the expectations of patients, carers and the public.

Senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - Essential Qualifications and Experience

You will have a doctorate-level or equivalent BPS approved qualification in Clinical/Counselling psychology, with experience in a range of clinical settings, be able to support people in acute distress and hold HCPC registration.

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.

We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one.

Job summary

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in a team providing care and support to young people under 18 in their communities.

As a Healthcare support worker in IHT, you will be responsible for visiting young people in their homes, schools or agreed community locations. The interactions you have will be supportive to their mental health and emotional wellbeing needs. You will also be responsible for delivering on agreed care plans and observing young people's needs and reporting this back to the Multi-Disciplinary Team.

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).

Main duties of the job

• Attendance to daily meetings and safety huddles.
• Priorisitise your own allocation and appointments
• Engage, observe and report clinical and non-clinical information on electronic patient records.
• Be able to use interpersonal skills to develop trust and rapport whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
• Report accurate information back to team colleagues regarding any risks or safeguarding concerns.

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 summary

Are you a compassionate, experienced carer driven to make a real difference in older adult mental health?

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust is looking for dedicated Band 3 Healthcare Support Workers to join our acute team at Thanet Mental Health Unit in Margate.

In this vital role, you will work directly alongside nurses, doctors, and therapists across a 24-hour shift pattern to deliver hands-on, high-quality care. You will play a key part in supporting older adult patients through acute admissions and assessment--providing a safe, therapeutic environment while helping them maintain their independence, dignity, and wellbeing.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience working within a mental health or learning disability setting.
• A genuine commitment to providing comfort, respect, and dedicated time to patients, their families, and carers
• Level 3 in Health and Social Care (NVQ or equivalent), strong communication, computer literacy, and the Care Certificate (or ability to achieve it within 6 months).
• Confidence in carrying out physical health checks (MEWS), assisting with daily living activities, facilitating therapeutic tasks, and maintaining accurate records.

If you thrive in a dynamic, supportive care environment, we would love to welcome your expertise to our team.

Main duties of the job

• Recording and reporting accurately any changes related to the patient's current behaviour and/or risks to Nurse/healthcare professional in Charge in a timely manner.
• Recording care given and reporting omissions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Supporting and carrying out therapeutic observations as required and instructed.
• Promoting a healthy, safe and secure environment by adhering to Trust statutory health and safety requirements and maintaining confidentiality of information at all times in compliance with Trust policies, procedures, protocols and guidance.
• Supporting new team members.
• Demonstrating a professional approach to work, and abide by the Trust values.
• To provide comfort, compassion, empathy and time to patients and their carers, family and loved ones.
• Undertake and maintain all essential training to role.
• Working confidently in a variety of environments which present different challenges whilst continuing to act in a professional manner.
• Balancing all aspects of the job role across the 7-day working pattern.
• Being flexible and responsive to competing demands.

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 summary

Ready to elevate your clinical leadership? You will bridge the gap between complex client needs and innovative recovery plans.

We offer a space where you can work autonomously, advocate for your profession, and develop staff--all while evolving your own specialist skill set in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.

The senior occupational therapist is an experienced occupational therapist within the multi-disciplinary care team, bringing holistic, occupation and recovery focused perspectives to an exciting MDT.

Main duties of the job

• To identify, develop and provide the Occupational Therapy contribution within the multi-disciplinary service in accordance with the needs of service users and the requirements of the service.
• To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate therapeutic interventions for identified service users.
• To manage a defined caseload of service users with occupational needs using evidence based, service user centred, hope and recovery, health promotion and relapse prevention orientated principles and practice.
• To provide supervision to designated junior staff and students.
• Demonstrates ability to work as a team member as well as autonomously.
• Managing a case load of service users who have complex needs.

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.

Take a look at our Occupational Therapist Video

Job summary

We're seeking a passionate and skilled Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our supportive and holistic Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) within the Kent and Medway Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply specialist knowledge in a dynamic, highly valued setting.

The Kent and Medway EIP services are dedicated to making a profound difference in the lives of individuals aged 14 to 65 experiencing their First Episode of Psychosis (FEP). Our services are built around comprehensive, stand-alone MDTs, ensuring we provide a distinct and high-quality care pathway from assessment through to treatment and recovery.

As an Occupational Therapist, you'll be part of a pioneering service that focuses on rapid, evidence-based support during a critical time in a person's life, helping them build lasting stability, function, and community inclusion.

As a valued member of our MDT, you will utilise your specialist skills to empower service users through purposeful activity and recovery-focused goals.

If you are looking for a role where your clinical expertise is integral to client recovery and where you are supported by an experienced, friendly team, we encourage you to apply!

Main duties of the job

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).

• Provide high-quality and evidence-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions, both group and individual, to people who access services and their carers/supporters/family members, in line with the occupational therapy pathways.
• Communicate effectively with people who access services, carers, the multi-disciplinary team and when appropriate, outside agencies.
• Contribute to the generic functioning of the team.
• Provide supervision and mentoring to more junior occupational therapists, occupational therapy apprenticeships, and support workers

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, youngpeopleand 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 mentalillness, butlive well.It'swhywe'repassionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive,curiousand confident.

Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a teamthat'sworking well together.

Take a look at our Occupational Therapist Video

Job summary

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?

We are looking for a Locum Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Inpatient Rehabilitation service .

As a Locum Consultant Psychiatrist at Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, you'll lead a collaborative team and provide high-quality care.

Main duties of the job

• As a clinical leader in the team, the post-holder will be in overall charge of patient's care.
• They will delegate to other team members and seek to support the development of individual team members in the pursuit of excellent clinical care.
• The post-holder will have expert knowledge of options for the use of psychotropic medication and of the monitoring and treatment of physical illnesses including when to refer patients to their GPs or specialists.
• They will have good working knowledge of the use of MHA, MCA, safeguarding procedures and the Court of Protection

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 summary

When a service user experiences an acute mental health crisis, receiving fast, compassionate care in their own home environment can transform their recovery. As a Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) within our East Kent Home Treatment & Rapid Response Teams, you'll play a crucial role delivering recovery-focussed nursing care to service users, families, and carers when they need it most.

This dynamic dual role brings together hands-on crisis nursing, hospital gatekeeping, shift leadership, and student mentorship:

• Home Treatment Function: Deliver evidence-based, nurse-led care and psychosocial interventions directly in service users' homes, providing a safe and effective alternative to inpatient hospital admission.
• Rapid Response Function: Screen new referrals, conduct urgent 24/7 assessments via the Urgent Mental Health Helpline, and carry out gatekeeping assessments in general hospital settings.
• Clinical Leadership & Mentorship: Lead shifts, allocate work across the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), uphold clinical documentation standards, and act as a Practice Educator for the next generation of mental health nurses.

If you are a passionate Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) looking for a supportive environment where your clinical judgement and leadership are genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Sarah's Story: A Career in Community Mental Health Nursing

Main duties of the job

• Assessment & Crisis Screening: Screen newly referred service users experiencing acute mental health crises, carrying out holistic nursing assessments and delivering short-term interventions until the crisis is resolved.
• Targeted Psychosocial Interventions: Provide evidence-based, short-term psychosocial and nursing interventions tailored for individuals presenting with significant distress.
• Shift Co-ordination & MDT Leadership: Act as shift co-ordinator--leading the floor, prioritising clinical workloads, delegating effectively across the MDT, and managing fast-changing priorities.
• Hospital Gatekeeping & Liaison: Perform gatekeeping assessments within general hospital mental health assessment areas to ensure service users access the right care pathway promptly.
• Quality & Clinical Documentation: Keep care plans, risk assessments, and clinical documentation updated and compliant with Trust policies, Care Programme Approach (CPA) guidelines, and Quality Improvement standards.
• Practice Education & Mentorship: Serve as a Practice Educator/mentor--supervising nursing students on placement, completing formal written assessments, maintaining update training, and facilitating smooth team inductions.
• Training & Service Development: Contribute to the design and delivery of specialist nursing and in-service training packages to foster team development and continuous learning

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.

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Job summary

Band 8a Clinical Psychologist (or Band 7-8a Preceptorship)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Older People's Psychological Service, working alongside Community Mental Health Teams across the East Kent Directorate. Based in Thanet, this role offers the chance to join a supportive and regarded psychology service while enjoying the benefits of one of Kent's most attractive coastal locations.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Clinical Psychologist with a genuine interest in working therapeutically with older adults.

The post involves psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for older people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties including dementia and cognitive impairment. Experience of, or an interest in, working with cognitive difficulties and an understanding of the psychological needs of older adults are essential.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Band 8a Clinical Psychologists, newly qualified psychologists and those approaching qualification through a Band 7-8a preceptorship pathway. Band 7 applicants will benefit from a structured programme including supervision, senior psychological leadership, protected development time and a clear competency framework to support progression to a substantive Band 8a role.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist expertise in older adult mental health within a collaborative multidisciplinary service. Informal enquiries and visits are warmly welcomed.

Main duties of the job

You will join the Older People's Psychological Service, working closely with Community Mental Health Teams across Thanet, with a focus on Memory Services and the development of psychologically informed care for older adults.

This rewarding role sits within a well-established multidisciplinary service, providing psychological expertise to older people experiencing complex mental health difficulties, including dementia. You will work across community and inpatient settings, delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Experience in neuropsychological assessment for dementia is essential.

As a senior psychologist, you will contribute to service development and support the enhancement of psychological provision across East Kent. The role includes line management and clinical supervision of qualified and trainee psychology staff, alongside consultation and support to multidisciplinary colleagues.

Key responsibilities include:

o Providing specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention.o Offering consultation and support to carers, families and professional teams.o Delivering supervision, training and reflective practice.o Facilitating therapeutic groups.o Contributing to service evaluation, audit and quality improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will be required to travel between sites across East Kent in line with service needs.

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 summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to bring a holistic, recovery-focused perspective to our dynamic multidisciplinary care team (MDT). In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex service user needs and innovative, life-changing care plans.

We offer a supportive environment where you are trusted to work autonomously, advocate for your profession, and mentor junior team members--all while continuously developing your own specialist skill set in a fast-paced, deeply rewarding clinical setting.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Excellence & Case Management

• Complex Caseload Management: Manage a defined caseload of service users with complex needs using evidence-based, service user-centred, hope and recovery-oriented principles.

• Assessment & Formulation: Conduct comprehensive assessments, analysing and interpreting information to form accurate formulations of function, strengths, capabilities, and occupational needs.

• Collaborative Intervention: Partner with service users, carers, and staff to co-create goals and recovery plans that maximise occupational engagement and independence while balancing risk.

• Outcome Evaluation: Continuously monitor, evaluate, and adapt therapeutic interventions to measure progress and ensure the best possible service user outcomes and experience

  Leadership, Quality & Supervision

  • Clinical Leadership: Demonstrate leadership skills through the management of dedicated projects and approved Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives.

  • Staff Development: Provide high-quality supervision and mentorship to designated junior staff and students.

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.

Take a look at our Occupational Therapist Video

Job summary

*This vacancy is only available to:

- Current employees of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; or

- Employees of the following Kent and Medway Integrated Care System organisations who have been formally identified as being at risk of redeployment:

• NHS Kent and Medway Integrated care board (ICB)
• Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
• Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
• Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
• Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
• Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Applications from candidates who do not meet either of these criteria cannot be considered.*

An exciting opportunity has become available to join our Breast Screening team in delivering high quality services.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the Kent Breast Screening Service. This administrative post is based at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital and provides support to the Breast Screening Programme Management team.

As part of the role the post holder will be expected to travel between the three Kent units (Maidstone, Medway and Canterbury). The ideal candidate will be diligent, motivated and attentive with experience of managing their own workload. The post holder will also be required to work as part of a close team, have good computer and communication skills and work well under pressure.

Please note previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

The successful postholder will be expected to provide and receive routine information which may be complex or sensitive. They will also exchange verbal and written information with a range of individuals, groups, and departments (including patients, staff or carers) relating to enquiries, appointments, admissions and meetings.

• Knowledge of medical terminology and experience in the use of hospital based IT systems would be an advantage.
• The successful candidate must be computer literate, be educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Training on the NBSS (National Breast Screening System) and RIS Sectra Soliton will be given.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job summary

Join our Maidstone Mental Health Together Team.

We are seeking a highly professional and dedicated full-time Admin Assistant/Receptionist to provide critical administrative support that directly contributes to the smooth delivery of our vital mental health services. This post will be 37.5 hours per week (9am to 5pm Monday-Friday) with no working from home. This is an opportunity to utilise your organisational ability.

The ideal candidate will have experience dealing with colleagues and clients in a friendly, polite manner. Previous relevant experience in a busy community setting would be an advantage.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.

Main duties of the job

The main duties will be

• Managing external telephone calls and providing reception cover at the front of house, ensuring a welcoming and reassuring first impression.
• Delivering responsive administrative support directly to the clinical team, enabling them to focus fully on client care.
• Accurately typing letters and managing the efficient booking of appointments to ensure clients receive timely access to services.
• Training will be given where necessary for patient-based systems.

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 summary

We are seeking two self-motivated, forward-thinking Band 3 Administrators to join our Forensic Service at the Trevor Gibbens Unit both full time and part time (30 hours).

This role supports people using our services by providing essential administrative assistance to the Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist and Multidisciplinary Team.

Your standard hours are Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 however a vital part of this role is providing flexible emergency cover for our Reception team. This includes being available for early starts and late finishes, weekends and Bank Holidays during staff absences. This part of the role is not regular however the candidate will need to be able to commit to the hours in the event of an emergency.

You will work closely with internal colleagues and external stakeholders to ensure care is safe and efficient. By maintaining robust working systems and providing flexible reception cover, you will directly contribute to service improvements and help us deliver high-quality patient care every day.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high-level administration support to the Consulta Forensic Psychiatrist and MDT using audio/digital dictation (BigHand) to produce volume correspondence and legal reports
• Manage complex clinical diaries to coordinate MDT meetings of all sizes, including Case Conferences, Tribunals and Section Reviews
• Efficient diary management and understanding of constraints and time pressures
• Deliver professional minute-taking services ensuring accurate action notes are typed and distributed within one week
• Maintain patient records and upload documentation on electronic systems (Rio) ensuring strict adherence to GDPR and Information Governance
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including answering calls and enquiries from patients or carers
• Respond to urgent requests from MDT and external stakeholders
• May organisation interpreters as requested
• Provide support to Administration Team during overflow of workload or cover during absences
• Prioritise workload, interpret urgent nature of calls and tasks
• Provide essential flexible cover for Reception at short notice to account for staff absences, including early starts (07:15), late finishes (20:15), weekends and Bank Holidays

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 summary

Unleash Your Expertise in Liaison Psychiatry: This is your chance to make a real difference to the lives of others, while propelling your career to new heights

As a SAS Psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry based at Tunbridge Wells Hospital in Kent, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality clinical service and actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services.

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital trust providing a full range of general hospital services to around 500,000 people living in the South of West Kent and parts of North East Sussex. The Liaison Psychiatry Service provides a single point of contact for the mental health needs of patients attending the Emergency Department or admitted to the general hospital.

In this role, you will be working jointly with Consultant Liaison Psychiatrists and WITH SUPPORT share operational and clinical leadership of the team to ensure that the sites are suitably covered.

Successful applicants will be fully registered with the GMC, and either have or be working towards S12 approval under the Mental Health Act.

Main duties of the job

To provide psychiatric care to patients referred to the Liaison Psychiatry Service

To provide professional leadership including clinical leadership to the Liaison Multidisciplinary Team

To ensure effective liaison occurs between mental health services and the acute hospital, and also with other agencies in the voluntary and statutory sectors as appropriate

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 summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organized Assistant Discharge Coordinator to join our dedicated Discharge team at Littlebrook Hospital, supporting both Younger and Older Adult services.

As a core member of the Patient Flow team, you will help coordinate early and complex discharges to ensure smooth patient journeys, minimise delays, and make effective use of our bed capacity. Working alongside our Discharge Coordinators and the wider Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), you will build strong relationships with internal teams and external agencies to overcome potential barriers to discharge.

If you have a sound understanding of acute inpatient care, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, we would love to hear from you. We are committed to your growth and will support your professional development through regular supervision, structured training, and ongoing learning opportunities.

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).

Main duties of the job

• Contribute actively to local Patient Flow team discussions and discharge planning.

• Collaborate with the MDT to identify discharge barriers early in the patient journey.

• Work compassionately with patients and carers to address discharge challenges, including exploring suitable housing options.

• Represent the Patient Flow team in individual patient review meetings.

• Support bed management operations by participating in a call-handling rota for incoming bed requests.

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 summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Assistant Discharge Coordinator to join our dedicated Discharge team at St Martin's Hospital Canterbury, supporting both Younger and Older Adult services.

As a core member of the Patient Flow team, you will help coordinate early and complex discharges to ensure smooth patient journeys, minimise delays, and make effective use of our bed capacity. Working alongside our Discharge Coordinators and the wider Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), you will build strong relationships with internal teams and external agencies to overcome potential barriers to discharge.

If you have a sound understanding of acute inpatient care, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, we would love to hear from you. We are committed to your growth and will support your professional development through regular supervision, structured training, and ongoing learning opportunities.

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).

Main duties of the job

• Contribute actively to local Patient Flow team discussions and discharge planning.

• Collaborate with the MDT to identify discharge barriers early in the patient journey.

• Work compassionately with patients and carers to address discharge challenges, including exploring suitable housing options.

• Represent the Patient Flow team in individual patient review meetings.

• Support bed management operations by participating in a call-handling rota for incoming bed requests.

• The role will involve travelling to non KMMHT hospital sites.

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.

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Job summary

Are you a registered Clinical Psychologist with a passion for providing exceptional care?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Senior Clinical Psychologist to join our well-established and dynamic Hospital Liaison Psychiatry service. This is a key role within the senior clinical team within the Liaison service.

It is fantastic time to join the Liaison Psychiatry service as we continue to develop our services to CORE24!

The Service - Liaison Psychiatry

The Liaison psychiatry service aims to provide mental health advice and support to individuals receiving care and treatment at general hospitals in Kent and Medway. The general hospital staff can refer anyone over the age of 18 who attends A&E or is an inpatient on a medical or surgical ward. The liaison team can then offer advice, support or a full mental and psychological health assessment as appropriate. By ensuring that an individual's physical and mental health are considered holistically, it is possible for the whole healthcare team to ensure the most effective care is delivered in a collaborative way.

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust | Our Services - Liaison Psychiatry

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Clinical Psychologist in our Liaison Service, you will be responsible for offering high quality assessment and brief interventions with a specific focus on people in distress, related to both mental and physical health conditions.

This is an exciting, varied role with opportunity for consultation, supervision of other practitioners, facilitation of reflective practice and teaching staff in the multi-disciplinary and hospital team.

You will have plenty of scope and support to develop your own practice, whilst supporting the team in balancing the challenges of providing flexible high-quality services, in a way that delivers quick, effective access and meets the expectations of patients, carers and the public.

Senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - Essential Qualifications and Experience

You will have a doctorate-level or equivalent BPS approved qualification in Clinical/Counselling psychology, with experience in a range of clinical settings, be able to support people in acute distress and hold HCPC registration.

We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one

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 summary

Are you a qualified Pharmacy Technician with an interest in working in Mental Health Services?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our expanding pharmacy team, delivering comprehensive clinical pharmacy services across both community and inpatient mental health settings.

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to support and further develop the clinical pharmacy service within Kent and Medway Children and Young People's Mental Health Service (CYPMHS).

In this role, you will work closely with the Consultant Pharmacist and Lead Pharmacists for CYPMHS as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting service users across community services and inpatient units. This post offers excellent opportunities for professional development, including support to undertake accredited medicines management qualifications and NHS leadership programmes.

We are looking for a proactive, compassionate individual with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in working directly with young people, families, and healthcare professionals. You will become part of our innovative mental health pharmacy team, committed to ensuring medicines safety is embedded at the heart of patient care.

The base for this role will be Kent and Medway CYPMHS in Canterbury with a requirement for periodic travel to other sites across Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

Working within a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will deliver a comprehensive medicines management service across inpatient and community CYPMHS settings.

Key duties include medicines reconciliation, discharge planning, patient counselling, medicines supply, and supporting community clinic pharmacy services.

The role also involves using EPMA/medicines informatics systems, completing physical health checks for children and young people on psychotropic medication and contributing to audits and supporting teaching and training.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver a high-quality clinical pharmacy service to CYPMHS, optimising patient outcomes and supporting care pathways across Kent and Medway in collaboration with wider healthcare partners.Engage directly with young people and their families, ensuring their views inform decisions about their care

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, come and join our diverse and compassionate team, committed to delivering excellent care and support for children, young people, and their families.

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, youngpeopleand 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 mentalillness, butlive well.It'swhywe'repassionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive,curiousand confident.

Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a teamthat'sworking well together.