Community Psychiatric Nurse | Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a qualified mental health nurse to join their South West Kent Mental Health Together team. This role involves conducting assessments in various settings, supporting staff development, and coordinating care plans. Applicants should have NMC registration and a valid UK driving licence. A commitment to safeguarding and quality care is essential, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have completed and signed off their preceptorship.
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle for business use.
• Adhere to NMC registration and revalidation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessments in clinic settings and during home visits.
• Support new team members and facilitate their development.
• Coordinate recommendations to the care plan process.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Assessment skills

Safeguarding experience

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a qualified mental health nurse to work in the South West Kent Mental Health Together team. If you are interested in older adults as well as working with adults, and keen to develop your expertise in initial assessments and therapeutic interventions, this is the role for you. The service is based in Tunbridge Wells, with potential travel between sites and home visits as part of the role. Applicants should hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessments in a combined clinic setting, during home visits, and in care homes where appropriate.
• Act as a role model and support new team members through demonstration and explanation of tasks and techniques.
• Facilitate, support and assess staff undergoing personal and/or professional development.
• Undertake and maintain all essential training to the role.
• Record and document interventions delivered in a timely manner in line with professional and local standards using KMMHT systems.
• Coordinate and make recommendations to the care plan process.
• Act as Practice Assessor.
• Assess, act on and report safeguarding concerns and be aware of MCA and DoLs.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must have completed and signed off their preceptorship.
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle for business use (unless exempt by the Equality Act 2010).
• Adhere to NMC registration and revalidation requirements and uphold the NMC Code of Conduct.
• Support and implement current and future Nursing Strategy and promote KMMHT’s values, policies and procedures.
• Experience in working with both older adults and working-age adults is desirable.

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About the Organisation

We are Kent and Medway Mental Health Trust (KMMHT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, as well as 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 people in the community. We employ over 3,800 people from 66 nationalities, and serve a diverse range of communities across rural and urban areas. Our strategy includes delivering brilliant care through brilliant people, with a vision to provide outstanding care in partnership with service users, in the right place, for every service user, every time.

We are Kent and Medway Mental Health Trust (formerly KMPT) and welcome applicants who contribute to our diverse workforce.

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025.