Community Psychiatric Nurse
The closing date is 11 February 2026
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 PLUS Team to cover maternity 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 be required to cover duty at times.
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.
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).
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 andoffer 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
28 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
380-WK0343-B
Job locations
Albion Place
23-29 Albion Place
Maidstone
ME15 5DY
Employer details
Employer name
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Address
Albion Place
23-29 Albion Place
Maidstone
ME15 5DY
Employer's website
https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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