Clinical Lead Nurse | Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust; Borough of Swale; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK seeks an experienced mental health nurse to join its Medway CMHT team. The role involves providing specialist mental health advice, supporting nursing staff, and ensuring high standards of care. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership, clinical expertise, and a commitment to evidence-based practice. This position offers benefits such as additional leave and NHS pension eligibility.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Access to the NHS pension scheme

Eligibility for the Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Registration required in mental health nursing.
• Experience in leading nursing teams and providing clinical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical guidance and support to nursing staff.
• Ensure high-quality clinical practices across the teams.
• Advocate for nursing staff's needs and resources.
• Mentor colleagues through training and knowledge sharing.
• Assess client needs and direct them to appropriate programs.
• Identify areas for improvement in service flow.
• Maintain a small caseload and provide personalized care.

Skills

Strong clinical expertise in mental health nursing

Exceptional leadership and communication skills

Collaborative and relationship-building approach

Proactive problem-solving mindset

Commitment to evidence-based practice

Job description

Overview

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 post is for experienced mental health nurses who want to make a difference in clinical care by providing specialist mental health advice and education to staff within the team, and by setting, monitoring, and maintaining quality standards of care.

We offer: annual leave allowance starting at 27 days per year (full time) plus Bank Holidays, access to the NHS pension scheme, and eligibility for the Blue Light Card (discount service for the NHS).

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 with Matrons and the Head of Nursing to ensure high-quality clinical practices across MHT and Together Plus.
• Advocate for your team: be a voice for nurses, addressing concerns and ensuring resources are available 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 place them in the most appropriate program (MHT or Together Plus).
• Optimise service flow: identify areas for improvement and work 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.

About KMPT

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services for 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, with specialist services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. We are rated Good overall by the CQC. We care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year, and we employ over 3,800 people from 66 nationalities in diverse communities.

Our Mission, Vision, and Diversity

Our strategy: Our mission is what we set out to do every day — we deliver brilliant care through brilliant people. Our vision: To provide outstanding care and to work in partnership to deliver this in the right place, for every service user, every time. We are serious about diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, including under-represented communities for senior roles.

Notes

Please see the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role. The advert closes on Sunday 14 Sep 2025.