Community Nurse | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Community Nurse to join our strong and progressive team in Herne Bay. 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. Herne Bay 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.

Responsibilities

• As Community Nurses we support the nursing needs of house bound patients living in and around the areas of Herne Bay.
• 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.

We may require full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team for support.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB).
• Driving requirement as specified above (full UK driving licence if driving is a requirement).
• Ability to work flexibly in a way that suits both the organisation and patient needs; we encourage flexible working arrangements.

Additional information

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. 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. 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. We are a flexible working friendly organisation and will support you to work flexibly in a way that suits us both.

How to apply

Their contact details can be found in the job advert.

Important notes

We can get a lot of applications for some roles, so please 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.