Job summary
KMPT is seeking a passionate Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our leading Inpatient Rehabilitation team based at Rosebud Centre (Leybourne, West Malling)
Do you have a passion for helping people overcome complex mental health challenges?
About Rosebud Centre
Rosebud Centre provides 24/7 care and rehabilitation for individuals with complex mental health needs. We pride ourselves on our multi-disciplinary team (MDT) approach, ensuring clients receive a comprehensive and individualized treatment plan.
Who We Are Looking For
- A Registered Mental Health Nurse with a passion for complex mental health care.
- Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients.
- Strong assessment and care planning abilities.
- A commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with complex mental health needs.
- £1,200 New Hire Bonus for qualifying nurse
- Annual leave allowance starting at 27 days per year (when working full time) + Bank Holidays.
- Access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme.
- Eligibility for the Blue Light Card (discount service for the NHS, providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street)
If you are a highly motivated and compassionate Registered Mental Health Nurse looking to make a difference in the field of mental health, we encourage you to apply!
Main duties of the job
About the Role
In this role, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our client's recovery journey. Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting the Unit Manager in the smooth operation of the unit and leading shifts.
- Conducting specialist assessments and collaborating with clients to define achievable rehabilitation goals.
- Acting as a named nurse for a designated caseload, developing and implementing person-centered care plans.
- Promoting effective treatment through the safe management and administration of medication.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Understand the Mental Health Act, Safeguarding frameworks, and clinical documentation (adherence to legal and ethical guidelines)
- Administer and dispense medication (medication management)
- Deliver effective and quality patient care (focusing on patient well-being)
- Demonstrate good mental health assessment and intervention skills (diagnosis and treatment planning)
- Have a good knowledge of physical health monitoring and documentation (monitoring both mental and physical health)
- Risk management and patient safety (ensuring a safe environment for patients
About us
Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county.
The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles.
You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.
The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Shift and Work Pattern:
- Work across a 24-hour shift pattern, 7 days a week (shift work with potentially long hours)
- Manage the shift when on duty (responsible for overseeing the team during your shift)
Overall, this role requires a registered mental health nurse with a strong clinical skillset, leadership qualities, and a commitment to patient recovery. The ability to work effectively within a team and maintain good communication is essential.
The job description you provided outlines the duties and responsibilities of a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN). Here's a breakdown of the key areas:
Leadership and Teamwork:
- Coordinate workload for junior staff (delegation and mentorship)
- Champion recovery-oriented practice (facilitating patient recovery)
- Work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) (collaboration with other healthcare professionals)
- Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills (working effectively with patients and colleagues)
Professional Development:
- Keep up to date with mandatory and CPD requirements (continuing professional development)
- Receive and deliver supervision and appraisals (ongoing learning and performance evaluation)
Please see the attached job description, which details the job description and main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Shift and Work Pattern:
- Work across a 24-hour shift pattern, 7 days a week (shift work with potentially long hours)
- Manage the shift when on duty (responsible for overseeing the team during your shift)
Overall, this role requires a registered mental health nurse with a strong clinical skillset, leadership qualities, and a commitment to patient recovery. The ability to work effectively within a team and maintain good communication is essential.
The job description you provided outlines the duties and responsibilities of a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN). Here's a breakdown of the key areas:
Leadership and Teamwork:
- Coordinate workload for junior staff (delegation and mentorship)
- Champion recovery-oriented practice (facilitating patient recovery)
- Work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) (collaboration with other healthcare professionals)
- Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills (working effectively with patients and colleagues)
Professional Development:
- Keep up to date with mandatory and CPD requirements (continuing professional development)
- Receive and deliver supervision and appraisals (ongoing learning and performance evaluation)
Please see the attached job description, which details the job description and main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Training, Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- Recognised professional qualification in mental health nursing
- Registered with the NMC as a Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
- Up to date Medication Calculations Assessment
- Up to date Clinical Risk Assessment training
Desirable
- Completed Preceptorship
- Evidence of personal and professional development in contemporary mental health
- Additional Professional Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Use of formal and informal assessments and understanding of the assessment process to formulate client interventions
- Sound understanding of the Mental Health Act and its application in an inpatient setting
- Understanding of the CPA process Experience of individual and group work
- Provision of supervision and workload management of junior staff
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Some knowledge of best practice in providing rehabilitation and recovery focused interventions to individuals experiencing complex mental health issues
- Sound understanding of the Mental Health Act and its application in an inpatient setting
- Knowledge in the application of relevant nursing and recovery focussed theoretical models, and approaches relevant to client group.
- Basic knowledge of and ability to apply relevant legislative frameworks and policies relating to care e.g. Mental Training and presentation skills Job Evaluation Ref: XXXX Capacity Act, Safeguarding, Consent to Treatment
- An understanding and ability to apply principles of risk assessment and risk management.
- Understanding of the impact of mental health needs on function of clients, family and carers.
- Ability to form rapport with individuals and groups
- Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times, especially in complex/challenging situations.
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Ability to work autonomously and cooperatively as part of an interprofessional team, showing awareness of team dynamics
- Ability to communicate sensitive and emotional information using a variety of mediums; being able to adapt methods/style/approach as appropriate.
- Good knowledge and practice of IT skills
- Willingness to work flexibly
Desirable
- Training and presentation skills
Person Specification
Training, Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- Recognised professional qualification in mental health nursing
- Registered with the NMC as a Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
- Up to date Medication Calculations Assessment
- Up to date Clinical Risk Assessment training
Desirable
- Completed Preceptorship
- Evidence of personal and professional development in contemporary mental health
- Additional Professional Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Use of formal and informal assessments and understanding of the assessment process to formulate client interventions
- Sound understanding of the Mental Health Act and its application in an inpatient setting
- Understanding of the CPA process Experience of individual and group work
- Provision of supervision and workload management of junior staff
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Some knowledge of best practice in providing rehabilitation and recovery focused interventions to individuals experiencing complex mental health issues
- Sound understanding of the Mental Health Act and its application in an inpatient setting
- Knowledge in the application of relevant nursing and recovery focussed theoretical models, and approaches relevant to client group.
- Basic knowledge of and ability to apply relevant legislative frameworks and policies relating to care e.g. Mental Training and presentation skills Job Evaluation Ref: XXXX Capacity Act, Safeguarding, Consent to Treatment
- An understanding and ability to apply principles of risk assessment and risk management.
- Understanding of the impact of mental health needs on function of clients, family and carers.
- Ability to form rapport with individuals and groups
- Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times, especially in complex/challenging situations.
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Ability to work autonomously and cooperatively as part of an interprofessional team, showing awareness of team dynamics
- Ability to communicate sensitive and emotional information using a variety of mediums; being able to adapt methods/style/approach as appropriate.
- Good knowledge and practice of IT skills
- Willingness to work flexibly
Desirable
- Training 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).
Additional information
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).
