Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit an NMC Registered Nurse Associate to join our Community Nursing Team based at Coxheath. We support patients from GP practices within the Athena and Ridge Primary Care Network (PCN). The teams provide nursing care to predominantly housebound patients. Each team takes responsibility for a defined geographical patch, allowing good working relationships with local GPs, care homes, Social Services, voluntary organisations, and other stakeholders. The District Nursing Service also provides local clinics for patients requiring clinical skills. We believe the addition of the new Nursing Associate role will complement the current skill-mix for providing nursing care within a community setting. Main Duties of the Job
This is a highly rewarding role, and nurses are supported to achieve all the clinical skills required for the role. Clinical areas will include wound management care, end of life care, medicines administration, and bladder and bowel care, amongst other duties. You will be supported by senior staff and the team; therefore, these posts will suit those wanting to move to a community setting. Staff will be required to drive their own car and are able to claim mileage costs and access the NHS car lease provision, following their probationary period. Car owner/driver essential, subject to the provisions of the Equality Act (2010). About Us
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 on 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. Job Responsibilities
The job description and person specification give 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. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. At KCHFT, we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated to ensure safety. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered with the NMC as a Nursing Associate registrant Valid driving licence in the UK with access to a vehicle Experience
Knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at Nursing Associate level Experience of working as part of a team in a community environment Knowledge
Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE, and Essence of Care Knowledge of up-to-date clinical practice Understanding of the role and remit of a Band 4 registered nursing associate role Skills and Abilities
Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) Ability to organise own work and cope with change Ability to use own initiative and possess IT skills Supervision skills Personal Attributes
Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice Committed to delivering high standards of care Ability to work under pressure and be 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 health agendas under the guidance of the Registered Practitioner Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner Able to manage own time effectively Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions. Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
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We have an exciting opportunity to recruit an NMC Registered Nurse Associate to join our Community Nursing Team based at Coxheath. We support patients from GP practices within the Athena and Ridge Primary Care Network (PCN). The teams provide nursing care to predominantly housebound patients. Each team takes responsibility for a defined geographical patch, allowing good working relationships with local GPs, care homes, Social Services, voluntary organisations, and other stakeholders. The District Nursing Service also provides local clinics for patients requiring clinical skills. We believe the addition of the new Nursing Associate role will complement the current skill-mix for providing nursing care within a community setting. Main Duties of the Job
This is a highly rewarding role, and nurses are supported to achieve all the clinical skills required for the role. Clinical areas will include wound management care, end of life care, medicines administration, and bladder and bowel care, amongst other duties. You will be supported by senior staff and the team; therefore, these posts will suit those wanting to move to a community setting. Staff will be required to drive their own car and are able to claim mileage costs and access the NHS car lease provision, following their probationary period. Car owner/driver essential, subject to the provisions of the Equality Act (2010). About Us
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 on 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. Job Responsibilities
The job description and person specification give 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. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. At KCHFT, we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated to ensure safety. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered with the NMC as a Nursing Associate registrant Valid driving licence in the UK with access to a vehicle Experience
Knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at Nursing Associate level Experience of working as part of a team in a community environment Knowledge
Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE, and Essence of Care Knowledge of up-to-date clinical practice Understanding of the role and remit of a Band 4 registered nursing associate role Skills and Abilities
Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) Ability to organise own work and cope with change Ability to use own initiative and possess IT skills Supervision skills Personal Attributes
Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice Committed to delivering high standards of care Ability to work under pressure and be 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 health agendas under the guidance of the Registered Practitioner Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner Able to manage own time effectively Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions. Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
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