Clinical Lead Nurse
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Overview
We are seeking an energetic and motivated individual to join our established Medway CMHT in North Kent. This new and exciting post is for experienced mental health nurses wanting to make a difference in clinical care by providing specialist mental health advice and education to staff within the team, alongside setting, monitoring, and maintaining quality standards of care.
Benefits
* Annual leave allowance starting at 27 days per year (when working full time) + Bank Holidays.
* Access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme.
* Eligibility for the Blue Light Card (discount service for the NHS, providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street).
Responsibilities
* Lead by example: Provide clinical guidance and support to nurses within both programs, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
* Champion quality care: Work alongside Matrons and the Head of Nursing to ensure high-quality clinical practices are implemented across MHT and Together Plus.
* Advocate for your team: Be a voice for nurses, addressing concerns and ensuring they have the resources needed to succeed.
* Share your expertise: Stay up-to-date on best practices in mental health and mentor colleagues through training and knowledge sharing.
* Ensure seamless service: Collaborate with the wider team to assess client needs and ensure placement in the most appropriate program (MHT or Together Plus).
* Optimise service flow: Identify areas for improvement and work collaboratively to streamline the client journey through both programs.
* Provide direct care: Maintain a small caseload of clients with complex needs, offering them personalised clinical support.
Qualifications
* Strong clinical expertise in mental health nursing (registration required).
* Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
* A collaborative and relationship‑building approach.
* Proactive problem‑solving and solution‑oriented mindset.
* Commitment to evidence‑based practice.
Contact
Name: Edward Kanu
Job title: Head of Nursing
Email: edward.kanu@nhs.net
Telephone: 07733080700
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