Job summary
The Tarentfort Centre is a 20 bedded rehabilitation inpatient unit catering for men from the age of 18. It is comprises of two clinical areas an acute and sub-acute learning disability forensic.
We specialise in the assessment and treatment of men with a learning disability whose offending behaviour and complex mental health needs require care in a low secure setting.
The ward consists of a multi-disciplinary team of health care assistants, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, speech and language therapist, doctors and consultants.
Main duties of the job
The role is a key member of the multidisciplinary care team and will have continuing responsibility to:
- Carry out comprehensive nursing assessments and be responsible for producing individualised nursing care plans for named patients.
- Coordinate and implement the nursing care plan for individual patients and inform the multi-disciplinary team of progress in the treatment process.
- Provide leadership to the healthcare worker using supervision and IPR and to work under the guidance and management of the Clinical Manager.
The ideal candidate for the role will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) with strong interpersonal skills and good communication both verbal and written. You will be committed to working with people with severe mental health problems in a secure environment.
Knowledge of forensic services and a full driving licence are desirable.
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.
Here are some clips of our KMPT staff, speaking about their role and why they enjoy working for us.
Working at KMPT (youtube.com)
Dartford site tour (youtube.com)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role.
We also welcome applications from nurses who are interested to return to Mental Health Nursing. You will commence the role on the band 3 pay scale while we provide you with full 6 months training programme. On successful completion of your training you will be promoted to band 5 as a fully qualified nurse. Please state Return to Nursing within your application under Professional Qualifications. The New Hire Bonus will not apply to Return to Nursing applications.
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.
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 £1,258 and a maximum payment of £2,121. (the agreed annual amount will be divided into 12 equal amounts and paid monthly).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role.
We also welcome applications from nurses who are interested to return to Mental Health Nursing. You will commence the role on the band 3 pay scale while we provide you with full 6 months training programme. On successful completion of your training you will be promoted to band 5 as a fully qualified nurse. Please state Return to Nursing within your application under Professional Qualifications. The New Hire Bonus will not apply to Return to Nursing applications.
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.
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 £1,258 and a maximum payment of £2,121. (the agreed annual amount will be divided into 12 equal amounts and paid monthly).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in Mental health/ Learning Disabilities settings
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
Qualification
Essential
- Qualified Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disabilities Nurse
- Qualified Practice Assessor or working towards
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualification practice
- Training relevant to role
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Good knowledge and practice of IT skills
- Effective organisational /planning and decision making skills.
- Basic understanding in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care
- Basic leadership skills and supervising others
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in Mental health/ Learning Disabilities settings
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
Qualification
Essential
- Qualified Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disabilities Nurse
- Qualified Practice Assessor or working towards
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualification practice
- Training relevant to role
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Good knowledge and practice of IT skills
- Effective organisational /planning and decision making skills.
- Basic understanding in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care
- Basic leadership skills and supervising others
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust
Address
Tarentfort Centre, Dartford
Greenacres, Bow Arrow lane
Dartford
DA2 6PB
Employer's website
https://www.kmpt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
