15 Oct
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Margate
Job description
Job overview
Are you interested in joining a Trust committed to your development?
Would you like to be part of an organisation that really values your well-being?
Do you want to treat people rather than conditions?
Here at KCHFT we are constantly working to improve the lives of our staff and our patients. We care for you so you can care for your patients.
Our We Care strategy means that our ambitions are to put our communities first, deliver a better patient experience and importantly, be a great place to work for all of our workforce.
These aren’t just empty words either. At our Outstanding rated trust more than half of our workforce work flexibly, including compressed hours and term time only.
More than 70% of our workforce feel we take positive action on health and wellbeing, and we aim to improve this. We are proud to say that we consistently score above the national average in our staff survey results, particularly for our focus on the well-being of our workforce.
And with the forward NHS vision being based on community care, there has never been a better time to join us.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Community Nurse to join our Tunbridge Wells community team.
You will work as part of a close-knit team who are dedicated to the health and wellbeing of people in Tunbridge Wells. Tunbridge Wells is made up of a diverse patient group with complex needs.
Community Staff Nurses make a difference by making sure our services are proactive and patient-focused, helping to keep people at home and independent for longer.
Our district nursing teams are closely aligned with local Primary Care Networks, to make sure patient care is holistic and joined up.
We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition, so we take time to get to know our patients.
Additional Working Pattern : Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm with rotational weekends.
Working for our organisation
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
See where you can go with KCHFT career pathways
Detailed job description and main 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 can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Registered Healthcare Professional with relevant Professional body (1st Level Nurse / NMC) Degree in a health relevant subject or willingness to complete a degree (within 3 years of appointment)
Desirable criteria
Mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
Experience of recent community / acute healthcare gained through education or work experience placement or previous employment
Knowledge
Essential criteria
Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS Knowledge of up to date clinical practice
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) Ability to organise own work Ability to cope with change Ability to use own initiative
Personal attributes
Essential criteria
Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable Valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
Ability to manage
Essential criteria
Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda for health under the guidance of the team lead / ward manager.
Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
▶️ Senior Healthcare Assistant
🖊️ Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
📍 Margate