At Risk Mental State Health Care Professional | Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust


Company:	Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2JN
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	26 Jun 2026
Closing date:	9 Aug 2026

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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)

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.

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.

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 kmmh.recruitmentteam@nhs.net

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 christopher.diamond@nhs.net

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)

This advert closes on Friday 10 Jul 2026

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