Community Psychiatric Nurse
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Maidstone, ME15 5DYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
We're looking for a CPN with experience in working with Older Adults ready to hit the ground running and manage the complexities of a shared community...
- You will carry out and coordinate comprehensive, systematic nursing assessments and reviews which take account of relevantmental, physical, social, cultural, psychological, spiritual, and environmental factors, in partnership with the service user and their network, to agree a holistic person centred care plan that addresses the individual's needs.
- The post holder will need to undertake crucial screening and assessments, facilitate appropriate referrals to mainstream primary and secondary mental health services, and act as an advocate for clients in the referral process and offer continued support and brief interventions with a view to maintaining/enhancing engagement.
- To act as a leader, supporting best practice in line with NICE guidance.
We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway.
Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD.
Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve.
Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident.
Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's working well together.
Take a look at our Community Nursing Video
Training, Qualifications and Registration
Essential: - Registered Mental Health Nurse
Desirable: - Additional training in dementia
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post qualification experience
- Previous experience of recovery focused service provision with individuals who have complex mental health needs.
- Experience at Band 6
Desirable: - Additional / advanced physical health training; - Experience of line managing registered staff
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills to enable completion of records etc.
- Comprehensive understanding of, and ability to apply relative frameworks such as; Mental Health Act 1983, Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Ability to work without direct supervision and prioritise workload effectively.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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