Job summary
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.
We're recruiting now for people who want time with their patients. Time to treat the whole person, not just the condition. Time to focus on what they want to achieve and how we can help them to get there.
Our Community Nursing Team in Tunbridge Wells are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Nurse Associate to join us on a full time basis.
When you join us you'll be joining an "Outstanding" rated Trust and one of the largest NHS community organisations in the UK. We'll give you support to develop your skills, and a real commitment to your personal and continued professional development.
One of our main ambitions is to be a great place to work. Our We care strategy for 2023 to 2028 will help us make the biggest breakthroughs in improving your working lives and patient care. Flexible working is just one of the ways we can do this. More than half of our workforce works flexibly in some way. We will consider all kinds of flexible working including; part-time, job sharing, compressed hours, term time only, career breaks or annualised hours.
Main duties of the job
As a Registered Nursing Associate you will support the provision of holistic, person centred care and support people across their lifespan and in a variety of settings. You'll work according to the 'NMC Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates'.
In this role you will:
- Recognise and work within the limits of competencies as defined by the NMC standards.
- Recognise changes in patients' conditions which may require the intervention of others and ensure that timely referrals are made or escalation procedures are followed
- Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage them to live healthily and apply principles of self-care, utilising evidence based electronic and other information resources as appropriate
- Ensure that high standards of nursing care are maintained and takeappropriate action when standards are not being maintained
- Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage them to live healthily and apply principles of self-care, utilising evidence based electronic and other information resources as appropriate
- Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring that any barriers to patients' opinions and wishes are challenged and patients' dignity maintained.
To hear more about the role, our team and the community difference, please get in touch.
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.
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. Interviews are due to take place on the 6th March.
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
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 6th March.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the NMC as a Nursing Associate registrant
Desirable
- Mentorship / Coaching qualification / Evidence of continuous professional development
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at Nursing Associate level / Working within the NMC Code of Conduct / Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of community care setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE, Essence of Care / Knowledge of up to date clinical practice / Understands the role and remit of a Band 4 registered nursing associate role
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) / Ability to organise own work / Ability to use own initiative / IT skills / Supervision skills
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice / Committed to delivering high standards of care / Ability to work under pressure / Flexible and adaptable / Ability to manage change
Ability to manage
Essential
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda for health under the guidance of the Registered Practitioner / Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures / Able to work an internal rotation shift pattern across a varied care setting / Ability to manage own time effectively
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the NMC as a Nursing Associate registrant
Desirable
- Mentorship / Coaching qualification / Evidence of continuous professional development
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at Nursing Associate level / Working within the NMC Code of Conduct / Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of community care setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE, Essence of Care / Knowledge of up to date clinical practice / Understands the role and remit of a Band 4 registered nursing associate role
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) / Ability to organise own work / Ability to use own initiative / IT skills / Supervision skills
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice / Committed to delivering high standards of care / Ability to work under pressure / Flexible and adaptable / Ability to manage change
Ability to manage
Essential
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda for health under the guidance of the Registered Practitioner / Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures / Able to work an internal rotation shift pattern across a varied care setting / Ability to manage own time effectively
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).
