Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Community Psychiatric Nurse
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Community Psychiatric Nurse
Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) – Shared Community Caseload Cover in Maidstone
We're seeking an experienced CPN who can immediately manage a shared community caseload in Maidstone’s Mental Health Together, covering staff leave under a fast-paced and unpredictable environment.
About the Role
You will:
- Work autonomously with peer support and guidance from Leads
- Ensure the safe, effective, and holistic care of clients within shared caseloads
- Cover duty on a rota, requiring a high level of resilience, organisation, and adaptability
This role offers an ideal opportunity for an experienced nurse looking for a new challenge in community mental health nursing.
Key Responsibilities
Comprehensive Care Planning & Assessment
- Conduct comprehensive systematic nursing assessments and reviews, accounting for:
- Mental
- Physical
- Social
- Cultural
- Psychological
- Spiritual
- Environmental
- Collaborate with service users and networks to develop a holistic, person-centred care plan addressing individual needs.
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Client Advocacy & Engagement
- Undertake crucial screening and assessments
- Facilitate timely referrals to primary and secondary mental health services
- Act as an advocate during the referral process
- Provide ongoing support and brief interventions to enhance client engagement
Best Practice Leadership
- ** Champion best practice** in line with NICE guidance
- Support the integrated care model across mental health services.
About Us: Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, a leading provider of mental health and wellbeing services in Kent and Medway. We are rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Our services include:
- Support for children, young people, and adults with diverse mental health needs
- Specialist services such as:
- All-age eating disorder programmes
- Neurodevelopmental assessments, including autism and ADHD
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Our mission: To help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. We believe in joined-up care, blending community and hospital services for better accessibility and continuity.
Guiding Our Work
Our values drive our passion for improving mental health care: ✔ Caring—compassionate support for individuals and families ✔ Inclusive—accessible for everyone, whatever their background ✔ Curious—commitment to learning and innovation ✔ Confident—envisioning exciting, future-focused mental health care solutions
We invite you to join our team if you share our commitment to improving mental health and passion for collaborative, impactful care.
How to Get in Touch
For further information or an informal visit, please contact:
- Name: Kayleigh Oliver
- Job Title: Lead Clinician
- Email: kayleigh.oliver2@nhs.net
- Telephone: 01622 584857
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