Community Nurse (NHS AfC: Band 5) - Adult Long Term Services - Kent Community Health NHS Founda[...]

Main area Adult Long Term Services

Grade NHS AfC: Band 5

Contract Permanent

Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (any shifts 08:00 - 18:00)

Job ref 846-7135475-CF

Site Westbrook House

Town Margate

Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum

Salary period Yearly

Closing 27/04/2025 23:59

Interview date 06/05/2025

Job overview

As Community Nurses, we support the nursing needs of housebound patients living in and around the areas of Thanet. 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, 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.

Main duties of the job

As Community Nurses, we support the nursing needs of housebound patients living in and around the areas of Thanet. 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.

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, and excellent.

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.

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. 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 suits us both.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As Community Nurses, we support the nursing needs of housebound patients living in and around the areas of Thanet. 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.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered 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).

Experience

• Experience of recent community/acute healthcare gained through education or work experience placement or previous employment.

Knowledge

• Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS. Knowledge of up-to-date clinical practice.

Skills & Abilities

• Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written). Ability to organise own work. Ability to cope with change. Ability to use own initiative.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to work under pressure. Flexible and adaptable. Valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.

Ability to Manage

• Able 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 badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.