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Are you a passionate mental health professional seeking a dynamic and rewarding career? 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, achieved by providing specialist mental health advice and education to staff within the team, alongside setting, monitoring, and maintaining quality standards of care.
What We Offer
* Annual leave allowance starting at 27 days per year (full‑time) + Bank Holidays
* Access to the NHS pension scheme
* Eligibility for the Blue Light Card
Main Duties of the Job
* Lead by example: Provide clinical guidance and support to nurses within both programmes, 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 programme (MHT or Together Plus).
* Optimise service flow: Identify areas for improvement and work collaboratively to streamline the client journey through both programmes.
* Provide direct care: Maintain a small caseload of clients with complex needs, offering them personalised clinical support.
We Are Looking For a Candidate With
* 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.
Person Specification
Essential Skills
* Good IT/keyboard skills
* Ability to prioritise key tasks and target intervention
* Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiating and motivational skills
* Crisis resolution and management skills
* Problem solving / solution focussed
* Good time management
Essential Experience
* Registered mental health nurse
* Minimum of 5 years relevant experience and 3 years in a community setting
* Previous experience of working in a community team
* Experience of working with people with a personality disorder crisis resolution
* Clinical assessment of physical, psychological and social care; offering support to carers/families in relation to distressing circumstances
Desirable Experience
* Previous experience working at Band 7
* Experience of working with complex needs
* Experience of forensic cases
Knowledge
* Knowledge of CMHF
* Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act
* Knowledge of the Care Act
Desirable Knowledge
* Awareness of NHS Plan
* Clinical governance priorities
Other Essential
* To be aware and demonstrate the Trust values
* To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer name: Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Address: Britton House & Sittingbourne Memorial, Britton House, Britton Farm, High St, Gillingham ME7 1PF; Medway/Swale, ME7 4PF
Website: https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk
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