Job summary
We're at the start of an exciting journey to provide a specialist strokerehabilitation unit for people in east Kent.Based in Margate, the inpatient unit will provide intensive therapy for peopleaffected by stroke to allow them to get home safely and spend less time inhospital.
Main duties of the job
The ward will be nurse and therapy-led, with an emphasis on helping patients toreach personal goals.We've already recruited a team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists,speech and language therapists and dietitians to roles in the service.Now we need brilliant healthcare and rehabilitation assistants and qualifiednurses who can provide the outstanding care we expect for our patients.This isn't just another job. This ward will be at the forefront of providing the bestpossible care to help people recover from stroke and continue to live their life.With your help, more people will be able to lead fully-independent lives after astroke.For further information. Please contact Patricia Funnell Matron 07751731656 orRachel Nicholls, Operational Lead: 07554439581
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 Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
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.
We've signed up to be a real UK living wage employer. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate voluntarily paid by 7,000+ UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a fair wage. Committing to the real UK Living Wage is one way we're delivering our pledge to be the best employer
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! Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations
Job description
Job responsibilities
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. Interviews are due to take place on the 21st July 2023.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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. Interviews are due to take place on the 21st July 2023.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional with relevant Professional body 1st Level Nurse/ NMC
- Degree in a health relevant subject or willingness to complete a degree
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 & abilities
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to organise own work
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.
- Ability to work under pressure
Ability to manage
Essential
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda for health under the guidance of the team lead / ward manager.
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional with relevant Professional body 1st Level Nurse/ NMC
- Degree in a health relevant subject or willingness to complete a degree
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 & abilities
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to organise own work
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.
- Ability to work under pressure
Ability to manage
Essential
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda for health under the guidance of the team lead / ward manager.
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
