This Senior Neighbourhood Nurse post sits within Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust's community services, which are being reshaped around the new Neighbourhood Model of care. The work centres on managing complex caseloads and supporting and mentoring colleagues in the clinical team. Applicants must already work for Kent and Medway NHS organisations or their staff bank, though newly qualified and student nurses can apply, and fit depends on NMC registration and a full UK or EU driving licence.
What the job involves
- Support frontline clinical teams to deliver patient care using knowledge, experience and expertise
- Keep patients at the centre of professional practice and deliver excellent patient care
- Respond to fast-moving, demanding work in a community setting
Qualifications
- Level 6 degree or equivalent, or equivalent knowledge from experience plus a diploma in nursing
Registration & licences
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Experience
- Managing complex caseloads
- Supporting or mentoring others
Skills & knowledge
- Sound verbal and written communication skills
- Customer-focused approach to give patients, clients and families the best experience
- Using IT systems and databases
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence, or full licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country)
Other
- Tact and sensitivity, including with distressing situations and vulnerable, violent or aggressive patients
- Adapting style to give reassurance and empathy
- Ability to travel independently
Nice to have
- Awareness of developments within the NHS
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance
What’s offered
- Support for flexible working arrangements
- Career pathways within the Trust
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
