Job summary
The Forensic Low Secure & Learning Disability Forensic Inpatient service is offering an opportunity for a Band 6 Team Leader (RNLD or RMN) at the Brookfield Centre.

The Brookfield Centre is a 13 bedded locked rehabilitation and recovery inpatient service for male/transgender female forensic patients aged 18 and over who are detained under the Mental Health Act and continue to require detention under the Mental Health Act 1983/2007 because of their complex needs arising from intellectual disability and/or autism and/or mental health issues. The focus of this stepdown service is on maximising positive outcomes, recovery, and reintegration into the community.

The post holder will support the Ward Managers and Matron in the delivery of clinical leadership, practice and achievement of quality priorities within inpatient learning disability and autism services. This is a clinically based role where daily visible leadership is expected. The post holder will ensure that the well-being of patients, staff and visitors is paramount to the ward ethos. The post holder will support the strategic objectives of the Trust through maintaining adherence of staff and of self to all Trust polices and procedures.

The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

**Please note, we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship for this position**

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will work collaboratively with private, independent and charitable providers, other disciplines, and the patient (and their family or carers when appropriate) to formulate and agree on holistic person-centred care that addresses the specific needs of this patient group.
• They will take a lead role in ensuring a cohesive multi-disciplinary approach is adopted in meeting the health and social care needs of adults with a learning disability and autism who are accessing specialist mental health services.
• The post holder will also have a pivotal role in the education and development of skills and awareness of the mental health, psychological and social needs of adults with a learning disability and autism including practical support to a range of professionals/agencies to ensure reasonable adjustments are taken to effectively meet needs for a designated locality.
• To advocate for patients with a diagnosis of learning disability and autism, and demonstrate a high level of professional curiosity.
• To promote a culture of openness, transparency and responsiveness.Provide a strong clinical presence, sound leadership, and mental health, learning disability and autism clinical expertise and practices with a significant contribution to direct care by participating in reviews such as CPA, and CTRs to facilitate timely discharge.
• To support the design and implementation of clinical care pathways and the menu of interventions.

About us
We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

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.

Details
Date posted: 28 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum (plus High Cost area allowance), pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 380-FR0715
Job locations: Brookfield Centre, Greenacres, Bow Arrow Lane, Dartford, DA2 6PB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the role and requirements.

What is High Cost Area Allowance?
The High-Cost Area (HCA) allowance, also referred to as London Weighting is a payment made to employees who work in London and the surrounding areas.

As 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 payment of £1,346 per year and a maximum payment of £2,270 per year (the agreed annual amount will be divided into 12 equal amounts and paid monthly) (2026/27 figures)

Person Specification
Training Qualifications and Registration
Essential

• RMN or RNLD registered nurse, degree educated, with NMC registration
• Active Practice Assessor (previously mentorship) Qualification

Experience
Essential

• Significant Experience of working in an inpatient setting
• Up to date knowledge and clinical leadership on all aspects of mental health and learning disability nursing

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Ability to monitor staff performance
• Effective management of resources
• Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Address: Brookfield Centre, Greenacres, Bow Arrow Lane, Dartford, DA2 6PB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Matron
Kazeem Adeniya
Kazeem.Adeniya3@nhs.net
01322946284

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.