Highlands House, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

NHS Nursing jobs in Tunbridge Wells, Kent for Kent & Medway NHS Trust, plus pay / salary

The multidisciplinary team (MDT) framework in Tunbridge Wells consists of Nurses, OTs, Healthcare Workers (Support Workers), Psychiatrists and Psychologists.

Pay rates quoted below are based on pay details in advertisements on Nurses.co.uk in 2024. They are presented to give an illustration of Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust pay and salaries. Please refer to Kent & Medway’s job advertisements on this site for specific details.

Mental Health Nurse jobs in Tunbridge Wells, Kent at Highlands House for Kent & Medway NHS Trust, plus pay / salary

Mental health nurses lead shifts, coordinating quality patient care, implementing therapeutic interventions and administering medication if required. Nurses will be considering the medical requirements of patients and monitoring physical as well as mental health. Nurses develop strong communication skills so that they can work successfully within the multidisciplinary team (MDT) of psychiatrists, psychologists and healthcare workers, as well as within the multi-agency team where required (police, social care colleagues, KMPT discharge coordinators and others).

Mental Health Nurse job - pay guide
A Community Mental Health Nurse job in Tunbridge Wells working at Highland House was advertised as paying £44,962 per year in October 2024.

Other clinical jobs in Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Support Worker jobs in Tunbridge Wells, Kent at Highlands House for Kent & Medway NHS Trust, plus pay / salary

Day-to-day Support Workers will be working with patients and observing patients. They will have a good deal of interaction with patients, and be able to provide them with therapeutic activities too. Where a patient is at risk to themselves Support Workers may be asked to provide 1-2-1 support and observation, monitor and complete the necessary forms.

Support Workers are there to support patients with their personal care, daily living and from time-to-time will be required to accompany them on escorted leave.

They work alongside their nursing colleagues, occupational therapists (working together to design therapeutic activities), and psychologists. They support all of the team!

Support Worker job - pay guide
A Healthcare Worker job in Canterbury for Kent & Medway NHS was advertised as paying £22,383 - £22,383 per year in September 2024 (we’re referencing this job as an example, as there were no live vacancies for this job role in Tunbridge Wells at the time of writing).

Occupational Therapist jobs in Tunbridge Wells, Kent at Highland House for Kent & Medway NHS Trust, plus pay / salary

The O.T provides assessment & therapeutic interventions. These may include cooking, creative, physical activities among others. OTs will plan and implement therapeutic activities. For instance, they might help them in the kitchen, assist them with rehabilitating their cooking skills or join them in artwork therapy. They’ll work closely with the healthcare workers to design therapeutic activities. As an OT, you’ll be helping to treat patients by building their independence, teaching them new skills, and rehabilitating them.

Occupational Therapist job - pay guide
An Occupational Therapist job in Dartford working at Medway Community Mental Health was advertised as paying £44,629 per year in September 2024 (we’re referencing this job as an example, as there were no live vacancies for this job role in Tunbridge Wells at the time of writing).

Psychologist jobs in Tunbridge Wells, Kent at Highland House for Kent & Medway NHS Trust, plus pay / salary

Psychologists provide psychotherapy, therapeutic intervention and talking with patients about their mental health needs.

Psychologist job - pay guide
A Psychologist job in Folkestone for Kent & Medway NHS was advertised as paying £43,742 - £50,056 per year in September 2024 (we’re referencing this job as an example, as there were no live vacancies for this job role in Tunbridge Wells at the time of writing).

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Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust benefits for staff in Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Here are some of the employee benefits on offer at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust:

● Trust-wide awards event recognising staff and volunteers
● Annual flu vaccine
● Showcasing our talent at prestigious national awards such as Health Service Journal
● Varied learning and development courses (e-learning and face-to-face)
● Free access to an independent counselling service
● Easy access to information with ‘MyKMPT,’ our on-the-go phone app for staff
● Regular listening events with open access to senior management
● Fully funded ‘Return-to-Practice’ course
● Car lease scheme
● National and local NHS discounts for staff and families
● Competitive NHS pay and pension
● Relocation packages (dependent on post)
● New hire bonus of £1,200 pro rota for band 5 and 6 ‘front line’ nursing staff (to recognise the skills and experience these nurses bring, we offer a ‘New Hire Bonus’ of £1200 pro rata for band 5 and 6 nursing staff)

Why you should choose a career working for Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust in Tunbridge Wells, Kent

From your first days with us we will do our best to help you develop a career pathway that fits your ambitions.

So, from day 1 KMPT is committed to supporting you and this includes a comprehensive induction programme. The programme's duration depends on your role and can be from 2 days to 4 weeks. This induction programme provides an excellent opportunity for you to meet and engage with KMPT’s diverse range of subject specialists and it will include the required training for your specific role.

Find out more about Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust’s jobs & career development on their profile page (includes pay & salary information, and how they support their employees).

Practical information about working in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, County for Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Tunbridge Wells is located in Kent, on the border with East Sussex, and about 30 miles southeast of central London. The town offers a range of entertainment, including theatres like the Assembly Hall Theatre, live music venues like The Forum as well as cinemas, and art galleries. There are also plenty of pubs, restaurants, and bars, plus green spaces like Calverley Grounds and Dunorlan Park. For young families, the area boasts a selection of well-regarded primary and secondary schools, including grammar schools like Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys and Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar.

The town is well connected by major roads, bus routes, and train lines, making it accessible from London and surrounding areas in Kent and East Sussex. The A26 runs directly through the town, connecting it to nearby Tonbridge to the north and Crowborough and Uckfield in East Sussex to the south. The A21 is also nearby, providing a direct route to London and the M25 motorway, which is convenient for accessing the wider Southeast.

Tunbridge Wells is served by several bus routes, including services which provide frequent buses to local destinations like Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, and Maidstone, as well as to nearby villages. There are also express bus services to other parts of Kent and East Sussex. For train travel, Tunbridge Wells station offers regular services to London Charing Cross, London Cannon Street, and Hastings. The journey to central London typically takes around 50 minutes. Additionally, High Brooms station just north of the town offers alternative access to the same line, with frequent services to nearby towns and London.