Job summary
We're looking for an experienced CPN ready to hit the ground running and manage the complexities of a shared community caseload in Maidstone's Mental Health Together to cover staff leave.

You will be required to work autonomously, with the support of peers and Leads, to ensure the safe and effective care of clients sat within shared caseloads. You will also be required to cover duty on a rota.

The environment is fast-paced and highly unpredictable; therefore a level of resilience and organisation is required.

The skills gained from working within a community team are vast, and this is an ideal opportunity for an experienced nurse looking to try something different.

Sarah's story: A career in community mental health nursing

Main duties of the job

• 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.

About us
We are the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway.

Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year.

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. And 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 doing well together.

Details
Date posted
11 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
380-WK0379-C
Job locations
Albion Place
23-29 Albion Place
Maidstone
ME15 5DY
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification

The 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).

Person Specification
Training, Qualifications and Registration
Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse

Desirable

• Evidence of additional training in therapeutic interventions

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
• Ability to work without direct supervision and prioritise workload effectively.

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
Albion Place
23-29 Albion Place
Maidstone
ME15 5DY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Clinician
Kayleigh Oliver
kayleigh.oliver2@nhs.net
01622584857

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.