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Location
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Profession
Nurse (community and district)
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
14 Apr 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
08 Apr 2026

Job overview

Are you a dedicated, compassionate qualified mental health nurse, committed to providing great care?

Do you want the chance to help shape innovative services for the people of Kent and Medway?

We’re recruiting two Band 5 Staff Nurses to work within our Ashford & Canterbury Community Mental Health Team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse and supportive organisation delivering high-quality, person-centred mental health care that promotes recovery, dignity, and independence.

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

As a key member of the multidisciplinary care team, you will:

  • Carry out comprehensive, systematic nursing assessments considering mental, physical, social, cultural, psychological, spiritual, and environmental factors.
  • Work collaboratively with patients, carers, and other professionals to agree holistic, person-centred care plans.
  • Deliver and evaluate safe, competent care that supports recovery and wellbeing.
  • Contribute to service improvements and help us live our values every day – Caring, Inclusive, Curious, and Confident

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of roles and requirements