Community Nurse

Main area
Adult Long Term Services
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Sun any shift 08:00 - 18:00)
Job ref
846-6238021-CF
Site
Mildmay Court
Town
Ramsgate
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/05/2024 23:59
Interview date
20/05/#####
Job overviewWe are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Community Nurse to join our strong and progressive team in Ramsgate. You will share the CARE values of the trust and work within a close-knit group of people who bring the feeling of community to the team through their hard work and dedication to nursing and to the people of the area.Community Adult Nursing teams in Kent are aligning with Primary Care Network footprints encouraging innovative change to ensure that patient care is holistic and needs-led. Community is the heart of our trust and we are working with primary care colleagues locally to respond to the needs of our patients and we want you to be part of this change.Ramsgate is made up of a diverse patient group with complex needs and by working in a
community-based
way we can ensure that services are targeted and patient-focused, and we are proactive in our input and response.Main duties of the jobAs Community Nurses we support the nursing needs of house bound patients living in and around the areas of Ramsgate. We will enable and empower patients to self-care where possible so that patients can stay safe and well at home or in their chosen environment.We provide valuable care, supporting people to manage their long-term conditions and maximise their independence, which in turn can prevent
admission
into hospital or enable a quicker discharge if they are admitted. As a service, we may provide wound management, palliative and end of life care and symptom control and catheter care. We also take blood and administer injectable medication.Our aim is to ensure that our patients have access to the care that they need, at the time they need it.You’ll play a vital role in our multidisciplinary services; managing patients with complex needs in the community. You’ll have the freedom to plan care in your own way, with time to develop your assessment and
treatment
skills, and access to great supervision and a clinical lead to make sure you’re on the right track. We also have a nurturing preceptee programme and many development opportunities to support you. Our aim is to build on collaborations so that we can continue to build a positive patient experience.We as a trust will support with learning, development and progression. For further information of career pathways please call to have a further discussion.Working for our organisationOne of the largest community
NHS
trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC. We’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive ExcellentWe’re committed to
equality , diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.Flexibility is another way we do this. In the
NHS , we’re reminded every day how important life is. 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. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us bothLooking for professional development? We can support that too! Our career pathways
will help you achieve your aspirationsDetailed job description and main responsibilitiesJob responsibilitiesThe 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.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.If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 20th May#####4.Find out more about the community difference here .Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunityAlthough
vaccination
against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging 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.Person specificationQualificationsRegistered 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).ExperienceExperience of recent community/acute healthcare gained through education or work experience placement or previous employment.KnowledgeAwareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS.Knowledge of up to date clinical practice.Skills & AbilitiesSound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written).Ability to organise own work.Ability to use own initiative.Personal AttributesAbility to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.Ability to work under pressure.Ability to ManageAble 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 badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Ac#####74 (Exceptions) Ord#####975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Or#####2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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