Children's Community Nurse

1 week ago


Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Children's Community Nursing to join our caring and progressive team in Maidstone.

We're a close team but we're never exclusive, if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Our team provides support to families with children aged five to 19. This is a varied and interesting role, working closely with local schools to provide the best possible start in life for Kent children.

As a Band 5 Children's Community Nursing you will work as part of a team to keep children safe and well in Maidstone .

You will use your clinical judgment to support evidence-based care planning and make sure that children and families who use our services have a good experience.

About us

One 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 C ompassionate A spirational R esponsive E xcellent.

We'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 both.

Looking for professional development? We can support that too Ourcareer pathways will help you achieve your aspirations.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Healthcare Professional with relevant Professional body (1st Level Nurse/ NMC or Physiotherapist; Occupational Therapist; etc / HCPC) Degree in a health relevant subject or willingness to complete a degree (within 3 years of appointment)

Desirable

Mentoring qualification equivalent

Experience

Essential

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

Knoweldge

Essential

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

Skills and abilities

Essential

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

Essential

Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable

Ability to manage

Essential

Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the team lead / ward manager. Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust polices and procedures.

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