Multidisciplinary Pathway Worker | 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:	Canterbury, CT2 8JY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Jul 2026
Closing date:	29 Aug 2026

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Summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker or suitably qualified CYP-IAPT practitioner to join the multidisciplinary team within Canterbury Children and Young People’s Mental Health Service (CYPMHS).

You should have relevant graduate professional training and current registration with the appropriate professional body, such as the NMC, HCPC or Social Work England, where applicable. We also welcome applicants with recognised CYP-IAPT training, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or Systemic Family Practice/Therapy.

The post holder will undertake assessments, formulation, risk assessment, care planning and review for children and young people up to age 18 presenting with emotional, behavioural, neurodevelopmental and mental health difficulties.

You will manage an allocated caseload and deliver evidence-based, child-centred and family-focused interventions within agreed CYPMHS pathways. They will work collaboratively with children, young people, families and professionals across education, social care, primary care and voluntary-sector services.

The role requires autonomous practice, supported by regular clinical supervision and the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will also contribute to safeguarding, routine outcome monitoring, clinical governance, quality improvement and service development.

You will work within the Canterbury CYPMHS multidisciplinary team, providing assessment and evidence-based interventions for children and young people up to age 18 with emotional, behavioural, neurodevelopmental and mental health difficulties.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking comprehensive assessments of mental state, risk, safeguarding and psychosocial needs.

• Developing formulations, care plans and risk-management plans with children, young people and families.

• Managing an allocated caseload and delivering interventions in line with NICE guidance, CYP-IAPT principles and CYPMHS pathways.

• Providing interventions appropriate to training and competence, including CBT, Systemic Family Practice/Therapy, psychoeducation and parent work.

• Using routine outcome measures to monitor progress and review care.

• Working collaboratively with schools, GPs, social care, paediatric and voluntary-sector services.

• Contributing to MDT meetings, clinical reviews, safeguarding discussions and transition planning.

• Maintaining accurate and timely electronic clinical records.

• Supporting audit, clinical governance, quality improvement and service development.

• Supporting junior colleagues, trainees or students where appropriate and engaging in regular supervision and professional development.

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.

You will work as an autonomous practitioner within the Canterbury CYPMHS multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality assessment, formulation, care planning and evidence-based intervention for children and young people up to the age of 18.

You will manage an allocated caseload and work collaboratively with children, young people, families, carers and partner agencies to promote recovery, resilience, emotional wellbeing and improved functioning.

Clinical responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments of children and young people presenting with a range of emotional, behavioural, neurodevelopmental and mental health difficulties.

• Complete mental state examinations, risk assessments, safeguarding assessments and safety plans.

• Develop clear, collaborative formulations and care plans in partnership with children, young people, parents and carers.

• Deliver evidence-based interventions in line with NICE guidance, CYP-IAPT principles and agreed CYPMHS pathways.

• Provide interventions appropriate to professional training and competence, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Systemic Family Practice/Therapy, psychoeducation, parent/carer work and skills-based interventions.

• Monitor clinical progress using routine outcome measures and review care plans in response to changes in presentation, risk and need.

• Identify when specialist assessment or intervention is required and make appropriate referrals.

• Support timely transition, transfer or discharge planning in collaboration with relevant services.

Risk and safeguarding

• Recognise, assess and respond appropriately to risk, including self-harm, suicidal ideation, exploitation, abuse, neglect and risk to others.

• Maintain clear and up-to-date risk assessments and management plans.

• Follow Trust safeguarding policies and local procedures, including appropriate escalation and information sharing.

• Participate in safeguarding meetings, professional discussions and multi-agency planning where required.

Multidisciplinary and multi-agency working

• Contribute actively to multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical reviews, case discussions and formulation meetings.

• Work in partnership with schools, colleges, GPs, social care, paediatric services, early help, voluntary organisations and other relevant agencies.

• Communicate complex and sensitive clinical information clearly, compassionately and professionally.

• Promote coordinated, child-centred and family-focused care across organisational boundaries.

Caseload and record management

• Manage and prioritise an allocated caseload, balancing clinical need, risk and service demands.

• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records using the Trust’s electronic patient record system.

• Complete clinical correspondence, reports, care plans, risk documentation and outcome measures within required timescales.

• Ensure that all activity and clinical information are recorded in accordance with Trust standards.

Leadership and service development

• Contribute to service development, audit, clinical governance and quality-improvement activity.

• Support the implementation of new policies, pathways and evidence-based practice.

• Share knowledge and learning with colleagues and contribute to a positive, reflective and psychologically safe team culture.

• Provide support, supervision or guidance to junior staff, trainees, students or support workers where appropriate.

• Participate in recruitment, induction and development activity when required.

Professional development

• Maintain professional registration and practise in accordance with the relevant code of conduct.

• Attend regular clinical and managerial supervision.

• Participate in appraisal and continuing professional development.

• Complete mandatory and role-specific training.

• Work within personal competence and seek advice or supervision when presentations require more specialist input.

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

This advert closes on Thursday 13 Aug 2026

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