About this role
Job summary
The Forensic Low Secure & Learning Disability Forensic Inpatient service is offering an opportunity for a Band 6 Team Leader (RNLD) at the Tarentfort Centre.
Tarentfort Centre is a 20 bedded specialist Low Secure Unit for the treatment and care of adult males/transgender females (whose risks to others cannot be managed in a female ward), who have confirmed or suspected identities as people with intellectual disability and/or autistic people and who may have additional mental health diagnoses. All people admitted to the Tarentfort Centre must also have been detained under MHA 1983/2007.
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
The post holder will support the Ward Managers and Matron in the delivery of clinical leadership, practice and achievement of quality priorities within inpatient learning disability and autism services. This is a clinically based role where daily visible leadership is expected. The post holder will ensure that the well-being of patients, staff and visitors is paramount to the ward ethos. The post holder will support the strategic objectives of the Trust through maintaining adherence of staff and of self to all Trust polices and procedures.
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 £1,346 per year and a maximum payment of £2,270 per year (the agreed annual amount will be divided into 12 equal amounts and paid monthly) (2026/27 figures)
About us
We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD.Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve.Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident.Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's working well together.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will work collaboratively with private, independent and charitable providers, other disciplines, and the patient (and their family or carers when appropriate) to formulate and agree on holistic person-centred care that addresses the specific needs of this patient group.They will take a lead role in ensuring a cohesive multi-disciplinary approach is adopted in meeting the health and social care needs of adults with a learning disability and autism who are accessing specialist mental health services.The post holder will also have a pivotal role in the education and development of skills and awareness of the mental health, psychological and social needs of adults with a learning disability and autism including practical support to a range of professionals/agencies to ensure reasonable adjustments are taken to effectively meet needs for a designated locality.To advocate for patients with a diagnosis of learning disability and autism, and demonstrate a high level of professional curiosity.To promote a culture of openness, transparency and responsiveness.Provide a strong clinical presence, sound leadership, and mental health, learning disability and autism clinical expertise and practices with a significant contribution to direct care by participating in reviews such as CPA, and CTRs to facilitate timely discharge.To support the design and implementation of clinical care pathways and the menu of interventions.To advocate for patients with a diagnosis of learning disability and autism, and demonstrate a high level of professional curiosity.To promote a culture of openness, transparency and responsiveness.Provide a strong clinical presence, sound leadership, and mental health, learning disability and autism clinical expertise and practices with a significant contribution to direct care by participating in reviews such as CPA, and CTRs to facilitate timely discharge.To support the design and implementation of clinical care pathways and the menu of interventions.
Person Specification
Training Qualifications and Registration Essential
RNLD (Dip HE or degree) Active mentor qualification
Desirable
Autism train the trainer course
Experience Essential
Post registration experience of working as a nurse within Secure Mental Health Service
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Good Organisational Skills and time management Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication Computer Literate Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team Ability to manage staff including performance, sick absence and probation Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and procedures relating to treatment and care of patients
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 and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Address Tarentfort Centre, Dartford
Greenacres, Bow Arrow Lane,
Dartford
DA2 6PB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)