09 Oct
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Maidstone
Job description
Job summary
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.
We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition.
We have an opportunity for a qualified and skilled Team Leader / Specialist Practitioner District Nurse to join our Community Nursing Team in the Maidstone area.
The community nursing service provides case load management for housebound patients to support their nursing needs and enabling them to self-care.
Nurses within the team are supported to develop advanced skills to manage the complexity of patients seen.
Community nurses are also supported through the Specialist Practitioner course,
recognising community nursing as a specialism within the NMC.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 6 Team Leader you will work closely with the people who use our services, families, friends and carers and play an important contribution in how people experience our services.
You will also be acting as lead and senior practitioner to support junior staff carry out assessment / reassessments of service users and / or pathways with complex needs across the relevant field.
Your patients could be any age, but they'll often be elderly, while others may have been recently discharged from hospital, be terminally ill or have physical disabilities.
If you want to know more about community and the difference you could make, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
I have an amazing, rewarding job and my aim is to continue to provide skilled and compassionate care for my patients in their homes for as long as I am able.
Jenny, district nurse.
Additional Working Pattern : Monday to Friday with 1 weekend in 4.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities.
To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability.
Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you.
Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments.
We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible.
A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated.
In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
To have a valid UK NME Pin and evidence of L6 / L7 professional develoment
Experience
Essential
Minimum 5 years experience in area of practice, Is a mentor.
Desirable
Experience of leading / managing teams. IT experience
Knowledge
Essential
Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services.
Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Understanding of training needs in relation to post. Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation.
Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups. Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to manage and lead change. Ability to work under pressure.
Flexible and adaptable. Valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
Ability to manage
Essential
Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner.
Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively.
▶️ Team Leader / Specialist Practitioner District Nurse
🖊️ Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
📍 Maidstone