Community Nurse

Job overview We are looking for a Band 6 nurse to join one of our Community Nursing teams based in ABC PCN (Maidstone), to support the development of this service.
The service operates seven days a week from 08:00 - 16:00, with occasional late shifts of 10:00 – 18:00 on a rotational basis.
Weekend working is generally on a 1:4 ratio with days off during the week.The team support patients registered with GP practices working in the Maidstone town and outlying villages within the ABC Primary Care Network.Each team has two senior nurses to take responsibility for a defined geographical area, and provide clinical leadership to their Band 5, Band 4 and Band 3 staff.
The team will work together to manage caseload patients delivering a high-quality service.Staff will be required to drive their own car and are able to claim mileage costs and access the NHS car lease provision, following their probationary period.
Main duties of the job Using the named nurse model, we want to allow nurses to spend more time with patients, promoting self-management where possible, and improving patient lives.
Together we can empower you to really make a difference to patients' lives.
The very different world we are living in at the moment has given us the opportunity to rethink how we provide our services here at KCHFT.Successful applicants are required to have the qualification level specified in the person specification in order to carry out the job, however, we do welcome applicants from individuals wishing to further their knowledge and skills and to gain this recognised qualification, which we will support.
Therefore, if you do not have the essential qualification for the role, this may not be an automatic barrier to you being offered an interview.If you are successful at interview but do not have the essential qualification for the role, we will employ you as trainee and will support you to gain this qualification.
You will develop new skills and knowledge whilst working with an established team, gaining valuable work experience and continuing to get paid.
Once you receive the qualification you will automatically move into the position advertised.
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 ExcellentWe 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 experiencesWe ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms.
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Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submissionThe 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 WorkAs 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 bothSee 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 health care professional (NMC registration).
Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6.
Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (examples specialist practitioner district nursing, non-medical prescribing; mentorship, coaching, clinical expertise).
Desirable criteria PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education.
Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study.
Working towards Master level study.
Experience Essential criteria Minimum of 5 years' experience in area of practice.
Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads.
Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience.
Desirable criteria Experience of leading and managing teams.
Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/ RIO).
Knowledge Essential criteria 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 and abilities Essential criteria 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 criteria 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 criteria 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.
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