Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Are you interested in joining KMPT? We've rounded up some roles across our sites 👇 Occupational Therapist- Dartford https://lnkd.in/eeaet3cX Complex Trauma Workshop Part II Facilitator- North Kent Directorate (Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley, Medway, Swale) https://lnkd.in/eMm8Qn4d Cleaner- Canterbury https://lnkd.in/eK67qSbX Nurse Education and Development Lead- Maidstone https://lnkd.in/eY5ppvq8 Staff Nurse- Dartford https://lnkd.in/eHdkAXFm To view all vacancies and apply for other roles, please visit: https://buff.ly/3TUcQSL #KMPTjobs #NHSjobs #WeAreHiring #NursingJobs #NHSCareers

Today is World Mental Health Day and this year’s theme focuses on workplace mental health. 🧠   We’ve put together a video with 5 tips from KMPT colleagues on staying mentally well throughout the workday. 📽️ A key aim of the NHS People Promise is to look after our people’s health and wellbeing. Through wellbeing conversations, we aim to create a cultures where people feel heard, valued and respected. 🤝 Take a moment to watch and learn how you can prioritise your mental health. It's important to regularly check in with your colleagues and take care of your wellbeing. 💬 For more support, visit: https://lnkd.in/gq7NeA8 #WorldMentalHealthDay #WorkplaceWellbeing #MentalHealthMatters #WellbeingAtWork Eric Barratt Jamie Harper Nat Farley Danielle Anderson

Patients and staff at Orchards Ward recently came together for an exciting Quality Improvement (QI) project, collaborating on a vibrant mural that has turned hospital walls into a therapeutic space. 🎨🌟 Led by Art Psychotherapists Sophie Cachia and Hannah Haynes, patients discovered how creativity can enhance wellbeing and create a calming environment. 🌿 Reflecting on the project, Sophie said: “The idea was that the patients can feel empowered by leaving their marks on the walls, while encouraging more of a calming space, instead of sterile white walled hospital. “It was important that people enjoyed the process of taking part in creating the mural – as well as the artwork having a positive long-term impact on both patients and colleagues. “One of the patients enjoyed taking part in the project so much that he has started to paint a second mural on the ward which has received a lot of positive feedback." 💫 Thank you to everyone who participated and made a difference on Orchard Ward. If you would like to find out more about the QI project, please contact Sophie Cachia on: sophie.cachia@nhs.net #QIProject #QualityImprovement #ArtTherapy #ArtPsychotherapists 

Could you help lead the NHS in your area? We are looking for an Associate Non-Executive Director. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high level decision making and help shape the future of mental health care in Kent and Medway, while gaining valuable experience as a board member. 📝 Two-year fixed term role 💰 Remunerated at £13,000 a year 🗓️ Closing date: 31 October 2024 📍 Hybrid working – with one to two in person meetings per month in Kent. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/er-tBwq5 At KMPT, we embrace diversity and encourage applications from people in Black, SE Asian, and other ethnic minority communities, younger individuals, LGBTQ+ people, and those with lived experience of disability. We believe diverse boards make the best decisions. Sheila Stenson Dr Jackie Craissati MBE Asif Bachlani Sean Bone-Knell QFSM MBA MIFireE Kim Lowe Dr MaryAnn Ferreux Afifa Qazi Andy Cruickshank Adrian Richardson Kindra Hyttner Sandra Goatley Donna Hayward-Sussex Nicholas Brown

Are you interested in joining KMPT? We've rounded up some roles across our sites 👇 Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist MHLD- Maidstone https://lnkd.in/eUwfWBTS Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist MHLD - Canterbury https://lnkd.in/eXmwTqdg Medical Rota Lead- Maidstone https://lnkd.in/eEn6Gxnt Occupational Therapist- Maidstone https://lnkd.in/ex58iwpV Staff Nurse- Dartford https://lnkd.in/eHdkAXFm We also have an exciting opportunity available to gain experience of being a non-executive NHS board member: Associate Non-Executive Director- Maidstone https://lnkd.in/eh9n2jJh To view all vacancies and apply for other roles, please visit: https://buff.ly/3TUcQSL #KMPTjobs #NHSjobs #WeAreHiring #NursingJobs #NHSCareers

Annual General Meeting Highlights  🎥💙 Last week, we held our Annual General Meeting to review the past year’s achievements and outline future plans. Now, we’re excited to share the highlights in our roundup video. Hear from Chief Executive, Sheila Stenson providing an update on our key priorities. Thank you once again to our incredible staff, partners, and community for your continued support in delivering our priorities and improving our patient care. https://lnkd.in/er55m_u3 #AnnualGeneralMeeting2024 #KMPT

On Thursday 3 October the NHS in Kent and Medway marked the start of Black History Month with an event celebrating our black colleagues and discussing how we can empower the next generation through mentorship and coaching. Representatives from across the NHS and local government spoke passionately about issues close to their heart and how together, we can address racism and inequalities. KMPT’s Chief Executive Sheila Stenson talked about the journey the trust is on to improve equality, diversity and inclusivity and how impactful the listening events held with colleagues have been. Cedi Frederick, NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board Chair, challenged all those in attendance to be authentic and asked allies to support with culture change – we can only make real change by working together. From Medway Council, Douglas Hamandishe Deputy Major, spoke about the importance of challenging existing perceptions and advocated the importance of choice-led change in organisations and of speaking our truths. The event was closed by Paul Bentley, Chief Executive for NHS Kent & Medway , who asked everyone present to keep challenging their leaders to do better when it comes to tackling the issues around equality, diversity and inclusivity, and to keep the conversation of race equality going. #BHM2024 #ReclaimingNarratives

We are celebrating Black History Month: 1 - 31 October ✊🏾✨ Marking its 37th year, Black History Month celebrates black heritage and culture, and recognises the contributions that British African and Caribbean communities have made in the UK. 🇬🇧🌍 This year’s theme, ‘reclaiming our narrative,’ encourages African and Caribbean colleagues to take ownership of their stories, culture, and identity. 🎉 KMPT staff can join the Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network for online and in-person events throughout the month. 🗓️ Visit the staffroom for more information. 💻 #BlackHistoryMonth #ReclaimingOurNarrative #BAME

🗣️ Speak Up Month 2024 💚 October is #SpeakUpMonth—a chance for us to ensure that everyone’s voice is heard. This year’s theme is Listen Up. As a trust we will be focusing on the power of listening, and the important part listening plays in encouraging staff to feel confident to speak up. We want our people to feel valued, respected and confident that their views matter. If you wish to contact the Speak Up Guardian, you can email: contact@theguardianservice.co.uk

This #BlackHistoryMonth we’re proud to be celebrating our Black NHS colleagues. This month, we will be sharing stories championing our Black staff and highlighting the work happening across the country to tackle health inequalities. 💙