We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Urgent Care Service Nurse to join our strong and progressive team in Folkestone. 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 the people of the area.
The Urgent Care Service in Kent is encouraging innovative change to ensure that patient care is holistic and needs-led. We are a consultant led team of Doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Nurses and Health Care Assistants specialised in delivering short term hospital level care to people in the home environment. Community is the heart of our trust and we are working with primary care colleagues locally to respond to the needs of our patients and we want you to be part of this change.
We aim to respond to referrals within 2 hours and will arrange to visit to assess, diagnose, treat and implement care strategies that will enable our patients to remain safe and well in the comfort of their own home. Folkestone is made up of a diverse patient group with complex needs and by working in a community-based way we can ensure that services are targeted and patient-focused, and we are proactive in our input and response.
Main duties of the job
You will play a vital role in our multidisciplinary services managing patients with complex needs in the community. You will do this by completing comprehensive frailty assessments and working with our patients and their families to build clear plans based on current healthcare needs but also the wishes and preferences for future care.
You'll have the freedom to plan care in your own way, with time to develop your assessment and treatment skills, and access to structured supervision and a clinical lead to make sure you are received the support necessary.
You'll be supporting junior colleagues with clinical development, helping them to reach their potential and develop the workforce of the future.
You will be required to drive between patient homes and work sites and will need to provide your own transport to achieve this.
We are an avid supporter of learning and development and there are always opportunities for motivated individuals.
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 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 will suit us both.
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 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Healthcare Professional with relevant Professional body (1st Level Nurse/ NMC or Physiotherapist Occupational Therapist etc / HCPC) Must have valid UK NMC PIN
Desirable
Mentoring qualification equivalent
Experience
Essential
Experience of recent community/acute healthcare gained through education or work experience placement or previous employment
Knowledge
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 Holds current UK driving licence & access to vehicle
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 agendas for health under the guidance of the team lead / ward manager. Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures.
Employer details
Employer name
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Westcliffe House
Folkestone
CT20 1FH
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Urgent Care Service in Kent is encouraging innovative change to ensure that patient care is holistic and needs-led. We are a consultant led team of Doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Nurses and Health Care Assistants specialised in delivering short term hospital level care to people in the home environment. Community is the heart of our trust and we are working with primary care colleagues locally to respond to the needs of our patients and we want you to be part of this change.
We aim to respond to referrals within 2 hours and will arrange to visit to assess, diagnose, treat and implement care strategies that will enable our patients to remain safe and well in the comfort of their own home. Folkestone is made up of a diverse patient group with complex needs and by working in a community-based way we can ensure that services are targeted and patient-focused, and we are proactive in our input and response.
Main duties of the job
You will play a vital role in our multidisciplinary services managing patients with complex needs in the community. You will do this by completing comprehensive frailty assessments and working with our patients and their families to build clear plans based on current healthcare needs but also the wishes and preferences for future care.
You'll have the freedom to plan care in your own way, with time to develop your assessment and treatment skills, and access to structured supervision and a clinical lead to make sure you are received the support necessary.
You'll be supporting junior colleagues with clinical development, helping them to reach their potential and develop the workforce of the future.
You will be required to drive between patient homes and work sites and will need to provide your own transport to achieve this.
We are an avid supporter of learning and development and there are always opportunities for motivated individuals.
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 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 will suit us both.
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 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Healthcare Professional with relevant Professional body (1st Level Nurse/ NMC or Physiotherapist Occupational Therapist etc / HCPC) Must have valid UK NMC PIN
Desirable
Mentoring qualification equivalent
Experience
Essential
Experience of recent community/acute healthcare gained through education or work experience placement or previous employment
Knowledge
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 Holds current UK driving licence & access to vehicle
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 agendas for health under the guidance of the team lead / ward manager. Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures.
Employer details
Employer name
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Westcliffe House
Folkestone
CT20 1FH
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
