Job summary
o We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated Nurse/ Paramedicpractitioner for this developmental post within Folkestone and Deal UrgentTreatment Centres. We serve the local population and beyond and have a goodreputation.o You will work as part of a team providing a high standard of care to patientswith a range of different minor injuries and minor illness through the 111 service.Candidates must be flexible and have excellent communication skills.o The successful applicant must have a minimum of two years post registrationexperience. You will be a competent Nurse/ Emergency care practitionerdeveloping your leadership and mentorship skills. You will be able tocommunicate across the multidisciplinary field of practitioners. Experience ofminor injuries/ minor illness is desirable but not essential as full training andsupport will be provided.o You will possess good organisational skills plus the ability to work effectivelyunder pressure.o A strong sense of teamwork and commitment to maintaining high standards ofcare and efficient service delivery is essential to these positions.o We are committed to your personal development and training. Car driverdesirable as you may be required to work on other sites within our service.
Main duties of the job
The post is full time but flexible hours considered. The department can be busyand diverse in an ever changing environment and we are looking for a highlymotivated member, to join our team, who is adaptable to clinical change on ashift basis.The post will cover shift patterns at the Urgent Treatment Centre and internalrotation across both Folkestone and Deal service is required.The service opening times in the Urgent treatment Centre is 8am to 8pm sevendays a week.COVID regulations are followed within the units and hospitalFor an informal chat call Elaine Anderson on 01303 854494A comprehensive corporate induction programme is provided at thecommencement of employment.Please note if you are successful in obtaining an interview you will be notified viayour NHS Jobs Account.
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 25th August 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 25th August 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
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered Nurse
- Registered Paramedic Practitioner
- HPC Completion of diploma in nursing or relevant qualification
- Child and adult protection training
Desirable
- Mentor training will work towards study at Level 3
- Evidence of specialist courses in minor injury/minor illness management
Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience as a level one nurse or paramedic
Desirable
- Minor injury, minor illness or Urgent Treatment Centre experience
- Working towards degree as a Nurse Practitioner/Emergency Care Practitioner
Skills
Essential
- Competent Practitioner developing leadership and mentorship skills
- To be able to communicate across the multidisciplinary field of practitioners
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered Nurse
- Registered Paramedic Practitioner
- HPC Completion of diploma in nursing or relevant qualification
- Child and adult protection training
Desirable
- Mentor training will work towards study at Level 3
- Evidence of specialist courses in minor injury/minor illness management
Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience as a level one nurse or paramedic
Desirable
- Minor injury, minor illness or Urgent Treatment Centre experience
- Working towards degree as a Nurse Practitioner/Emergency Care Practitioner
Skills
Essential
- Competent Practitioner developing leadership and mentorship skills
- To be able to communicate across the multidisciplinary field of practitioners
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).
