Job summary
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us. We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and dynamic Trainee Nurse or Paramedic Practitioner to join our caring, supportive and progressive team at Sittingbourne and Sheppey Minor Injury and Urgent Treatment Centre. We pride ourselves on being a supportive and friendly team, if you can bring a professional approach, can do attitude, positivity and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you. Interested? Please contact Maria Urban Clinical Team Lead for more information. maria.urban@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
As a trainee member of staff you will be expected to be committed to learning provided in-house by university associated lecturers to assess, diagnosis, implement and treat of a range of highly specialised care for adults and children (aged 1 year and above) presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems visiting the unit. Following successful completion of the Trainee Practitioner Course (approx. 1 year) you will have the opportunity to apply to Canterbury Christ Church University to complete a negotiated learning module to endorse the practitioner training. Once successfully completed and core competencies are signed off you will be encouraged to apply for Band 6 Practitioner post as one becomes available. There will be opportunities to develop you to lead an area of practice, and liaise with leads at other MIU/UTC sites within the organisation, attend relevant meetings and disseminate information to team members.
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
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.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
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.
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.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered Nurse Registered Paramedic Practitioner HPC Completion of diploma in nursing or relevant qualification All Mandatory training Commitment to ongoing training and development.
Desirable
- Mentor training Evidence of specialist courses in minor injury/ minor illness management
Experience
Essential
- The post holder will have a minimum of two years' experience as a level one nurse or paramedic
Desirable
- Minor Injury or Minor Illness experience Working towards their 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
Desirable
- Leadership skills Suturing and plastering skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills and approachable, fair, understanding and a excellent role model Ability to recognise and manage own stress.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered Nurse Registered Paramedic Practitioner HPC Completion of diploma in nursing or relevant qualification All Mandatory training Commitment to ongoing training and development.
Desirable
- Mentor training Evidence of specialist courses in minor injury/ minor illness management
Experience
Essential
- The post holder will have a minimum of two years' experience as a level one nurse or paramedic
Desirable
- Minor Injury or Minor Illness experience Working towards their 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
Desirable
- Leadership skills Suturing and plastering skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills and approachable, fair, understanding and a excellent role model Ability to recognise and manage own stress.
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).
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).
