Job summary
We are looking for a passionate and skilled Nurse to join our Urgent Care Service based within West Kent.
Our Urgent Care Services provide a two-hour response to patients in crisis at home. Our aim is to prevent unnecessary hospital admission and facilitate early discharge from the acute hospitals.
We also provide unscheduled care out-of-hours for patients who may be at the end of life, or experiencing an urgent need for healthcare. This may include treating acutely unwell people that would otherwise require hospital admission, and also supports hospital discharges.
The service convers 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 5 Nurse with our Urgent Care Service your role will involve:
o Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of holistic care
o The development of integrated care plans in partnership with the patient
o To order equipment and send onward referrals as necessary
o To support in the supervision and development of all junior staff including Health Care Assistants and Students
o To actively work as a member of the multi-professional team to provide high quality care to patients
o To undertake a range of competent clinical interventions and identify any deterioration in patients' condition, taking appropriate action.
o Manage a caseload of patients on a daily basis consisting of patients with complex needs associated within a specific speciality.
o To support in duty role and complete triages
Additional Working Pattern: long days, weekend and night shifts
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 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
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
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 suits us both
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Job description
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
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.
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.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage 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.
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
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
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.
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.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage 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.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Adult Nursing.
- Registered as fit to practice by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Desirable
- Mentoring qualification equivalent
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Supporting others and mentorship Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS Demonstrates a commitment to professional development
- Experience of recent community/acute healthcare gained through education or work experience placement or previous employment
Desirable
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ RiO)
- Community Experience and working an autonomous practitioner
Skills & abilities
Essential
- Holds current UK driving licence/permit & access to vehicle
- Excellent communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Evident commitment to high standards of patient-centred care
- Effective organisational skills
- Ability to reflect on practice, accept criticism and act constructively
- Utilises a problem-solving approach to work
- Understanding of own accountability, responsible and reliable
- General IT skills and the ability to learn new technology quickly
Desirable
- Commitment to teaching others Computer/ IT skills
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
- Ability to manage and lead change
- Excellent communication skills- verbal and written
- Demonstrates a positive image of the nursing profession
- Caring and compassionate attitude to patients and colleagues
- High level of personal motivation
- Courage to raise concerns and challenge practice
Desirable
- Involvement in standard setting and audit
Ability to manage
Essential
- Ability to manage own time effectively
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures
Additional requirements
Essential
- Good sense of humour
- Thrives of innovation and new pathways
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Adult Nursing.
- Registered as fit to practice by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Desirable
- Mentoring qualification equivalent
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Supporting others and mentorship Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS Demonstrates a commitment to professional development
- Experience of recent community/acute healthcare gained through education or work experience placement or previous employment
Desirable
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ RiO)
- Community Experience and working an autonomous practitioner
Skills & abilities
Essential
- Holds current UK driving licence/permit & access to vehicle
- Excellent communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Evident commitment to high standards of patient-centred care
- Effective organisational skills
- Ability to reflect on practice, accept criticism and act constructively
- Utilises a problem-solving approach to work
- Understanding of own accountability, responsible and reliable
- General IT skills and the ability to learn new technology quickly
Desirable
- Commitment to teaching others Computer/ IT skills
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
- Ability to manage and lead change
- Excellent communication skills- verbal and written
- Demonstrates a positive image of the nursing profession
- Caring and compassionate attitude to patients and colleagues
- High level of personal motivation
- Courage to raise concerns and challenge practice
Desirable
- Involvement in standard setting and audit
Ability to manage
Essential
- Ability to manage own time effectively
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures
Additional requirements
Essential
- Good sense of humour
- Thrives of innovation and new pathways
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).
