Job summary
Do you have a sound knowledge of respiratory conditions and how integrated working can be used to support this client group?Are you passionate about empowering your patients? Would you like to join a highly motivated team that has been the recipient of theTrust's Clinical Team of the Year and has been nominated nationally for Excellence Awards? Our Team Moto is to "work in partnershipto make a positive difference for those living with respiratory conditions".With an increasing emphasis on community-based care there has never been a better time to join our team. We are Kent's leadingprovider of NHS services in the community and we are looking for a highly motivated respiratory nurse to join our specialist respiratoryteam in East Kent.If you successfully secure this post you would work alongside an established multi-disciplinary team and in addition hold a caseload ofcomplex patients with a range of respiratory conditions that require specialist input. You would autonomously manage the assessment,planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care and utilise a whole systems approach when supporting admission avoidance for thisclient group.
Main duties of the job
As a respiratory nurse you will deliver excellent patient care along a care pathway across organisational boundaries; your role willinvolve acting as a specialist resource and providing education to the wider multi-disciplinary team across the health economy. This willinclude putting in place management plans for patients who have complex respiratory conditions.In return for your hard work we can offer you a flexible working environment; personal development and a comprehensive corporate andlocal induction programme. As a trust, we strongly believe in making sure you have the right support, resources and training to enjoy yourjob and we provide a range of services to keep you in the best of health.We currently have bases in four localities across East Kent and whilst the successful applicant will be based in the Thanet locality, theywill be expected to be flexible in their approach and travel to other areas within East Kent when required. Applicants must be able todrive and have access to a car for use as part of their role.The post is for 22.5 hours per week and we will consider a band 6 or a band 5 development post if a passion for respiratory and a drive tomake a difference are demonstrated in your application and interview.
Additional Working Pattern: 22.5 between Mon - Fri - pattern to be agreed
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
- Registered health care professional (NMC / HCPC)
- Post qualification experience
- Evidence of specialist qualification relevant to area of practice or willingness to undertake
- Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at level 6
Desirable
- PRINCE 2 or equivalent project management training or/and PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Cert in Education
- Management or supervisory qualification or working towards Master Level Study
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing complex caseloads and evidence of supporting others (mentor/educator/supervisor) experience
- Demonstrable experience in practice area
Desirable
- Experience of leading and managing teams with relevant IT experience (MS Office, epay, eroster, RIO)
Special Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE Guidance relevant to care setting and application across health care services
- Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice in last 12 months
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work effectively with a variety of people including areas of social deprivation and ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work effectively with a variety of people including areas of social deprivation and ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Manage and lead change
- Ability to work under pressure and be flexible and adaptable
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and be flexible and adaptable
Ability to manage
Essential
- Able to support implementation local/national agendas under senior practitioner guidance
- Prioritise care and deliver in a professional manner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered health care professional (NMC / HCPC)
- Post qualification experience
- Evidence of specialist qualification relevant to area of practice or willingness to undertake
- Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at level 6
Desirable
- PRINCE 2 or equivalent project management training or/and PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Cert in Education
- Management or supervisory qualification or working towards Master Level Study
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing complex caseloads and evidence of supporting others (mentor/educator/supervisor) experience
- Demonstrable experience in practice area
Desirable
- Experience of leading and managing teams with relevant IT experience (MS Office, epay, eroster, RIO)
Special Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE Guidance relevant to care setting and application across health care services
- Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice in last 12 months
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work effectively with a variety of people including areas of social deprivation and ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work effectively with a variety of people including areas of social deprivation and ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Manage and lead change
- Ability to work under pressure and be flexible and adaptable
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and be flexible and adaptable
Ability to manage
Essential
- Able to support implementation local/national agendas under senior practitioner guidance
- Prioritise care and deliver in a professional manner
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).
