Lead Nurse Practitioner

2 months ago


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

Position Overview

We are seeking to appoint a Lead Nurse Practitioner to enhance our newly established Urgent Treatment service. Are you a qualified nurse with a minimum of two years' experience in a band 6 Nurse/Paramedic Practitioner role within an Accident & Emergency setting? Do you possess a degree or are you currently pursuing a degree in advanced practice? Have you completed A&E radiology training and possess evidence of specialized courses that demonstrate your capability to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with various illnesses or injuries? It is essential that you have completed an in-house training module for nurse practitioners or a relevant course for an Emergency Care Practitioner.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for a band 7 Lead Nurse Practitioner with demonstrated leadership abilities who can collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with established standards. This role may be part-time or full-time, and the department operates in a dynamic and diverse environment. We seek highly motivated individuals who are adaptable to clinical changes and can manage shift patterns across our Urgent Treatment Centres. You should be capable of working independently, making quick decisions, and taking ownership of the unit while being open to developing and expanding your clinical expertise.

Working Hours

The service operates seven days a week, with opening hours from 8 am to 8 pm for Minor Injuries.

About Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Recognized as 'outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), we are dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and services that enhance the health of our communities. To achieve this, we require exceptional individuals who align with our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive, and Excellent.

We believe that a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion leads to improved patient care and a more satisfied workforce. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

We collect information regarding your protected characteristics during the application process. This information is not visible to those involved in shortlisting or interviewing, except for candidates who opt to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Shortlisters will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure adherence to the principles of this scheme.

The data we gather helps us ensure that we attract a diverse pool of applicants and that all colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities, supporting our goal of being a Great Place to Work.

As a flexible working-friendly organization, we encourage you to discuss arrangements that accommodate your personal interests or family commitments while meeting the needs of our patients and the organization.

Job Responsibilities

The job description and person specification provide comprehensive information about this role. Please review the criteria in the person specification and detail your relevant experiences in your application. If you require the application form in an alternative format, please inform our recruitment team. All information provided in your application should be accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge.

If you have any questions, the recruiting manager is available to assist you.

Due to high interest in certain roles, we encourage you to submit your application promptly. A vacancy may close early if there is significant interest.

At Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, we strongly encourage all colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. This commitment ensures the safety of our staff and the patients we serve.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team.



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