# Staff Nurse (NQN Scheme) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/staff-nurse-nqn-scheme/27dfc5c6-1b5b-4e6a-a6c3-68f254b719b0 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/staff-nurse-nqn-scheme/27dfc5c6-1b5b-4e6a-a6c3-68f254b719b0.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust - **Town:** Maidstone - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum (inclusive of high-cost area supplement) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-26T11:31:18.065Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Kent/Greenacres_Dartford/Kent_Medway_Mental_Health_NHS_Trust/Forensic/Forensic-v8036184 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8036184?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.kmpt.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you a dedicated, compassionate, newly qualified nurse who trained in our trust and are 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 Band 5 Staff Nurses across several wards within Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. 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. We have multiple vacancies available! - 2 x Allington Centre, Greenacres, Dartford, DA2 6PB - 1 x Amberwood Ward, Greenacres, Dartford, DA2 6PB - 2 x Cherrywood Ward, Greenacres, Dartford, DA2 6PB 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. 5% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £1,303 per year and a maximum payment of £2,198 per year (the agreed annual amount will be divided into 12 equal amounts and paid monthly) (2025 figures) ### 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 Support Plan As a newly qualified nurse, you’ll be fully supported through a structured 12-month preceptorship programme, including: - Dedicated supervision and protected learning time - Access to development opportunities such as the Edward Jenner programme and Phlebotomy certification - Ongoing support from our nurse education team, even if you move roles within the Trust ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of roles and requirements ## Job Details Are you a dedicated, compassionate, newly qualified nurse who trained in our trust and are 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 Band 5 Staff Nurses across several wards within Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. 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. We have multiple vacancies available! 2 x Allington Centre, Greenacres, Dartford, DA2 6PB 1 x Amberwood Ward, Greenacres, Dartford, DA2 6PB 2 x Cherrywood Ward, Greenacres, Dartford, DA2 6PB 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. 5% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £1,303 per year and a maximum payment of £2,198 per year (the agreed annual amount will be divided into 12 equal amounts and paid monthly) (2025 figures) ## Job Description 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 Support Plan As a newly qualified nurse, you’ll be fully supported through a structured 12-month preceptorship programme, including: Dedicated supervision and protected learning time Access to development opportunities such as the Edward Jenner programme and Phlebotomy certification Ongoing support from our nurse education team, even if you move roles within the Trust ## Responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of roles and requirements ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of Mental Health/Learning Disabilities settings and or working with people with Mental Health/Learning Disabilities conditions - Placement experience within Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust **Desirable** - Experience of working in the environment of the post ### Training, Qualifications and Registration **Essential** - BSc Nursing Degree - RMN/RNLD - Current NMC registration **Desirable** - Expressed interest in post registration development ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 623.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2394) - [trust name change (pdf, 813.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2991) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 208.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10324231) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.