Community Nurse

2 weeks ago

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

Job overview

We are looking for a Band 7 PCN lead to join our Community Nursing teams within the Maidstone ABC/Central Primary Care Network area.

You will provide senior management and leadership within the four teams aligned to work with the PCNs. The role will work closely with the operational manager leading on quality, performance, workforce and finances as well as the daily supervision of the community nursing teams. This post will suit those already working at a senior level with community experience, and those staff looking to change to the community setting. This is an opportunity for those wanting to excel in a managerial role, whilst occasionally support with clinical visits. The Community Nursing Service supports the GP Primary Care Networks, and the successful candidate will require excellent communication skills to build a good relationship with the GP practices.

As part of the team leadership, there will be opportunities for coaching that will support and develop the team’s ability to use their data, analyse their caseload, local themes, trends, and patient outcomes for professional decision making. This will empower individual responsibilities and enable teams to problem solve to provide support to patients using a holistic approach working together to create individual personalised care plans. Support will be given to those coming from other backgrounds to develop any skills required, as part of the senior team, a buddy colleague will be provided for support.

Main duties of the job

The role will focus on leadership and coaching and includes overall management of the team to provide assurance of standards, adherence to KPI’s, contractual expectations and CQC requirements. You will be responsible for line management of aligned Band 6 and 7 staff who are Band 6 staff, and support proactive management of their caseloads. You will support the senior staff to deliver high standards of care, working closely with other specialist services, GP’s Social services, Hospices and other MDT partners to provide an integrated approach caring for patients in their own homes. The PCN lead will focus on enhancing the quality of patient care, and local provision needs, whilst encouraging the development of staff and service.

As the ideal candidate for this role, you will have excellent communication skills, be passionate about empowering patients, and staff, and collaborate with others to deliver high quality care along a care pathway and across organisational boundaries. You will be innovative in how care can be delivered in the future. You will also be prepared to undertake additional education and training to support professional development.

Additional Working Pattern: hours a day Monday to Friday

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 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

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

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 will suits us both

See where you can go with KCHFT career pathways

Detailed job description and main 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 in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

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.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Registered health care professional (NMC registration) Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6 Evidence of Post Graduate Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice; specialist practitioner district nursing, non-medical prescribing, mentorship, coaching, and clinical expertise Management or supervisory qualification / programme of study

Desirable criteria

Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector / Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector, Post Graduate Certificate of Education or Certificate in Education Working towards Master level study

Experience

Essential criteria

Minimum of five years’ experience in area of practice Experience of leading and managing teams Experience of developing policy and service development plans with practical experience of change management. Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience

Desirable criteria

Experience with the use of Microsoft Office

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months Proven ability to develop effective partnerships to achieve practical outcomes across organisational boundaries including statutory organisations, external agencies, community and voluntary organisations Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience

Skills & abilities

Essential criteria

Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups Strong influencing and negotiating skills Highly developed facilitation skills

Personal attributes

Essential criteria

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

Ability to manage

Essential criteria

Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

  • Community Nurse Leader

    2 weeks ago

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

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Community Nurse Leader to join our team at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. As a Band 7 PCN Lead, you will play a key role in leading and managing our community nursing teams, working closely with operational managers and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality patient care.Key...

  • Community Nursing Professional

    3 weeks ago

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

    Position Overview We are seeking skilled and dedicated nursing professionals to join our team, providing essential support to our community healthcare services. Key Responsibilities Your role will encompass a variety of important duties, including: Applying your expertise and clinical skills to deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients...

  • Team Leader

    4 days ago

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

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Team Leader to join our Community Nursing Team in the Maidstone area. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and leading a team of nurses to achieve excellent outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a team of nurses to provide case load...

  • Team Leader

    5 days ago

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

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Team Leader to join our Community Nursing Team in the Maidstone area. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and leading a team of nurses to achieve excellent outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a team of nurses to provide case load...

  • Team Leader

    2 weeks ago

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

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Team Leader to join our Community Nursing Team in the Maidstone area. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and leading a team of nurses to achieve excellent outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a team of nurses to provide case load...

  • Team Leader

    11 hours ago

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

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Team Leader to join our Community Nursing Team in the Maidstone area. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and leading a team of nurses to achieve excellent outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a team of nurses to provide case load...

  • Team Leader

    8 hours ago

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

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Team Leader to join our Community Nursing Team in the Maidstone area. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and leading a team of nurses to achieve excellent outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a team of nurses to provide case load...

  • Community Nursing Partner

    3 weeks ago

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

    Position Overview The landscape of healthcare is evolving, with a growing focus on community-oriented services. This is an opportune moment to become part of our dedicated team. At Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, we prioritize holistic care, addressing the complete needs of individuals rather than merely their medical conditions. We are seeking a...

  • Community Staff Nurse

    1 week ago

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

    Job summary This post is to support the Virtual Ward model which is a collaboration with the acute trust to deliver hospital standard treatment within a patients' home. The virtual ward philosophy is that care is led by a specialist and provides acute clinical care at home which would otherwise be provided in a hospital for a short duration of up to...

  • Community Staff Nurse

    3 months ago

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

    Job overview We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Community Nurse to join our strong and progressive team in Ramsgate. You will share the CARE values of the trust and work within a close-knit group of people who bring the feeling of community to the team through their hard work and dedication to nursing and to the people of the area. ...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    4 days ago

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

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our team at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and support in a community nursing environment.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide direct patient care and support in a community...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    5 days ago

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

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our team at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and support in a community nursing environment.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide direct patient care and support in a community...

  • Nursing Associate

    4 days ago

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

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Nursing Associate to join our community care team at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. As a Nursing Associate, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and supporting our patients to live independently in their own homes.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide...

  • Nursing Associate

    4 days ago

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

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Nursing Associate to join our community care team at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. As a Nursing Associate, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and supporting our patients to live independently in their own homes.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide...

  • Nursing Associate

    8 hours ago

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

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Nursing Associate to join our community care team at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. As a Nursing Associate, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and supporting our patients to live independently in their own homes.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide...

  • Nursing Associate

    6 hours ago

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

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Nursing Associate to join our community care team at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. As a Nursing Associate, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and supporting our patients to live independently in their own homes.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide...

  • Advanced Healthcare Assistant

    1 day ago

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

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and compassionate Advanced Healthcare Assistant to join our Community Nursing Team at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide high-quality care to patients in their homes and in residential care settings, as part of a care plan agreed with local nursing teams.Work collaboratively with a...

  • Advanced Healthcare Assistant

    1 day ago

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

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and compassionate Advanced Healthcare Assistant to join our Community Nursing Team at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide high-quality care to patients in their homes and in residential care settings, as part of a care plan agreed with local nursing teams.Work collaboratively with a...

  • Community Health Nurse Specialist

    4 days ago

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

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Community Health Nurse Specialist to join our team at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our community healthcare team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our services.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and...

  • Community Health Nurse Specialist

    4 days ago

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

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Community Health Nurse Specialist to join our team at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our community healthcare team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our services.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and...