Community Psychiatric Nurse

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dartford is looking for a passionate mental health professional to join their team. The role involves providing 24/7 assessments and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary approach to mental health care. Applicants should have relevant nursing qualifications and experience in mental health services. The position offers a competitive salary inclusive of a high-cost area allowance.

Benefits

High Cost Area Allowance

Ongoing training and support

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Registered mental health Nurse with relevant experience.
• Competent in community-based mental health care.
• Experience working with diverse mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 assessment and treatment for mental health crises.
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments.
• Manage potential risks associated with patients' conditions.

Skills

Strong assessment skills

Effective communication

Risk management

Leadership skills

Education

NMC Professional qualification

Relevant mental health nursing experience

Job description

Overview

Pay £39,205 - £47,084 Per annum (inclusive of high cost area supplement). Hours: Full time. Contract: Permanent. Role: Other Qualified Professional. Posted 17 Sep 2025. Closes 1 Oct 2025.

Job Description

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 Dartford Home Treatment team and Rapid Response Service in North Kent. This is an exciting time to join our team as recent investments and changes to the community mental health framework are creating more opportunities for dedicated work within the CRHTT service.

In this role, you will:

• Provide 24/7 assessment and treatment to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis in the community.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver effective interventions.
• Develop your intervention and assessment skills through ongoing support, supervision, and training opportunities.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a registered mental health Nurse with relevant experience.
• Possesses a passion for mental health and a commitment to providing high-quality care.
• Is motivated, energetic, and innovative with a desire to develop their skills.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will play a vital role in assessing patients\' mental health needs, determining appropriate support levels, and ensuring their well-being within a legal framework.

What you\'ll do:

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments to identify needs and risks.
• Manage potential risks associated with patients\' conditions.
• Assess patients\' capacity to consent to treatment options.
• Ensure all actions adhere to relevant mental health legislation and regulations.
• Work collaboratively with service users, staff, and relatives to identify goals and determine and deliver an appropriate intervention plan which aims to maximise engagement and performance whilst balancing risk, and promoting choice and independence.
• Engage in short term psychosocial interventions appropriate to need and risks.
• Participate in physical intervention training, if required, to support team safety.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with diverse mental health conditions.
• Is competent in community-based mental health care.
• Possesses strong assessment and risk management skills.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient-centered care and collaborative working.
• Has effective organisational /planning and decision-making skills to manage workloads and competing demands.
• Demonstrates clear communication skills and effective leadership skills.
• Is flexible and able to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Working for our organisation

We are KMPT (Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services. We serve 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, and specialist services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. We are rated Good overall by the CQC. Each year we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community, and employ over 3,800 people from 66 nationalities. We are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.

Our strategy: Deliver brilliant care through brilliant people; aim to provide outstanding care in partnership with service users, every time.

High Cost Area Allowance

The High-Cost Area (HCA) allowance, also referred to as London Weighting, is a payment to employees who work in London and surrounding areas. This post is based in Dartford, Gravesham or Swanley; the successful applicant will receive an additional payment each month. 5% of basic salary, subject to a minimum of £1,192 per year and a maximum of £2,011 per year (divided into 12 equal monthly amounts). The salary listed is inclusive of the High-Cost Area Allowance.

Post holder must hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Qualifications & Experience

Essential criteria

• NMC Professional qualification
• Experience in a qualified mental health nursing role
• Experience working in mental health service
• Experience prioritising casework and allocation / delegation of tasks
• Experience liaising with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work a 24-hour shift pattern including day, night and weekend shifts

Desirable criteria

• Additional relevant training/qualification
• Practice Assessor qualification
• Understanding of community mental health role
• Leadership skills; ability to motivate and enable others

Knowledge & skills

• Understanding of impact of mental health crisis on lifestyle and function
• Professionalism in challenging situations
• Ability to work autonomously and in interprofessional teams
• Proficiency in assessment of mental health presentations including MSE and formulation

Notes

KMPT staff benefits are included where applicable. This description reflects the essential duties and responsibilities but is not necessarily an exhaustive list of tasks. The role may include additional duties as required by the service needs.