Job summary
Now is the time to be part of a healthcare transformation. The new NHS 10-Year Plan puts community care at the centre of service delivery--shifting resources closer to where people live and promoting prevention over hospital admission.
As a member of a community-based NHS trust, you'll be at the forefront of this change. Work in integrated neighbourhood teams, delivering joined-up care alongside GPs, mental health professionals, social workers, and voluntary services. Benefit from new roles, clear career pathways, apprenticeships, and personalised development support.
The plan also brings new workforce standards: improved flexible working, mental health support, safe workplaces, and strong protections against discrimination. With greater investment in underserved areas and a focus on reducing health inequalities, your work will have local impact and national importance.
Community trusts are leading the way in digital innovation, using tools like virtual wards to reduce admin and improve patient care.
If you're passionate about making a difference, this is your chance to help deliver a modern, inclusive, and community-focused NHS.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Clinical Lead Nurse to join our Continence Service. We can be flexible with the base with the option for either Maidstone, Ashford, Canterbury or Sevenoaks.
We provide information, support and professional advice to clients, healthcare practitioners and carers in order to maximize the quality of life for patients.We believe everyone has the right to be continent and have access to the highest standards of care; wheresymptoms cannot be treated they can often still be improved.
You will oversee and support the management of a complex clinicalcaseload of patients with specialist clinical services as an autonomous practitioner.
You'll work closely with the Operational Manager of Specialist Clinical services to lead in the strategic development and advancement of clinical practice in continence (Bladder & Bowel) and product delivery services.
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
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB).
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
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB).
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
- Evidence of postgraduate education in specialist clinical area
- First Degree in professional nursing/therapy
- Professional Registration
- Evidence of continued professional development appropriate to role
Desirable
- Non-medical independent prescriber
- Membership of appropriate Special Interest Group(s)
- Masters degree or willingness to work towards
- Accreditation for Clinical education
- Clinical Supervisor
Experience
Essential
- Experience in implementing change of clinical practice or process
- Previous experience working at Band 6/7
- Experience of supervising and appraising staff/students
- Experience working as a clinical educator/mentor
- Experience in leading teams in a senior position
- Experience of participation in audit
- Experience in supervisory and teaching skills
- Experience of managing complaints
- Knowledge and experience of quality issues, clinical governance and outcome measures
Desirable
- Experience of working in both acute and community settings
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of up to date clinical practice and current issues relating to profession
- Understanding of multi-disciplinary working and inter-professional relationships
- Research awareness
- Understanding of relevant legislation
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Full UK driving licence
- Excellent in-depth assessment skills and ability to make clinical judgments under pressure
- Advanced clinical and non-clinical reasoning skills
- Ability to plan, prioritise and manage own and others caseload
- Problem solving approach
- Advanced communication skills
- Appraisal skills
- IT skills
- Ability to work as a team member and clinically lead a team
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Clear vision of role and commitment to specialty
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Committed to personal and team development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of postgraduate education in specialist clinical area
- First Degree in professional nursing/therapy
- Professional Registration
- Evidence of continued professional development appropriate to role
Desirable
- Non-medical independent prescriber
- Membership of appropriate Special Interest Group(s)
- Masters degree or willingness to work towards
- Accreditation for Clinical education
- Clinical Supervisor
Experience
Essential
- Experience in implementing change of clinical practice or process
- Previous experience working at Band 6/7
- Experience of supervising and appraising staff/students
- Experience working as a clinical educator/mentor
- Experience in leading teams in a senior position
- Experience of participation in audit
- Experience in supervisory and teaching skills
- Experience of managing complaints
- Knowledge and experience of quality issues, clinical governance and outcome measures
Desirable
- Experience of working in both acute and community settings
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of up to date clinical practice and current issues relating to profession
- Understanding of multi-disciplinary working and inter-professional relationships
- Research awareness
- Understanding of relevant legislation
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Full UK driving licence
- Excellent in-depth assessment skills and ability to make clinical judgments under pressure
- Advanced clinical and non-clinical reasoning skills
- Ability to plan, prioritise and manage own and others caseload
- Problem solving approach
- Advanced communication skills
- Appraisal skills
- IT skills
- Ability to work as a team member and clinically lead a team
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Clear vision of role and commitment to specialty
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Committed to personal and team development
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Any KCHFT site, Trinity, Exchange, Unit G
Maidstone/Ashford/ Canterbury/Sevenoaks
TN25 4AZ
Employer's website
https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
