This Neighbourhood Nurse post sits within the community services of Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, aligned to its new Neighbourhood Model of care. The work centres on delivering patient care and supporting frontline NHS clinical teams with clinical knowledge and expertise. It suits a new graduate nurse, though services are changing as the trust integrates with Medway Community Healthcare in 2026. For now it is open only to staff within Kent and Medway NHS bodies, plus student and newly qualified nurses, and NMC registration is needed.
What the job involves
- Provide clinical support to frontline NHS teams using knowledge, experience and expertise
- Deliver excellent patient care with a patient-first approach
- Contribute to the patient experience of people using the service
- Keep clinical practice up to date and follow evidence-based procedures
- Organise own workload and work under pressure
- Use IT systems and databases
Qualifications
- Level 6 degree or equivalent qualification
- Equivalent knowledge through experience plus a diploma in nursing
Registration & licences
- NMC registration
Experience
- Recent healthcare experience gained through education, work experience or previous employment
Skills & knowledge
- Sound verbal and written communication skills
- Use of IT systems and databases
- Up-to-date clinical practice in line with evidence-based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks
- Ability to work under pressure and organise own work
Checks & eligibility
- Full, valid UK driving licence, or full licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country)
- Ability to travel independently
Other
- Openness and transparency about own practice
- Team working and sharing good practice to improve care
Nice to have
- Awareness of developments within the NHS
What’s offered
- Support for flexible working arrangements
- Disability guaranteed interview scheme
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
