Job summary
We are looking for a Band 6 Trainee Specialist End of Life Community Nurse to join our Community Nursing teams within the Marsh and Rural Primary Care network (PCN). These PCN includes the New Romney and Tenterden areas.
The Trainee Specialist End of Life Community Nurse (Band 6) will be subject to a 12-month development plan, which must be achieved to be awarded the Specialist End of Life Community Nurse Band 7 post. This plan includes the achievement of the Non-Medical prescribingqualification, where the scope must be in end of life care, and also be completed within this 12-month period, if not already held.
Main duties of the job
As a Trainee Specialist End of Life Community Nurse, you will be responsible for the supervision, teaching and leadership of clinical staff members, and the quality of the care they deliver, as well as holistically managing complex end of life patients during this initial 12-month period, with guidance and supervision in place, and then fully on completion of the 12-month development plan. They will also provide evidence of sound clinical judgement and decision making, and act as a role model for the service and profession.
You will provide caseload management within a dedicated team caring for patients within a defined geographical patch in the area, working alongside the Band 6, however, will be required to provide effective clinical leadership across other teams within the Primary Care Networks.
Car owner/driver essential, subject to the provisions of the Equality Act (2010)
Additional Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
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.
Car owner/driver essential, subject to the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).
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.
Car owner/driver essential, subject to the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered health care professional (NMC registration) / minimum of five years' experience in health improvement environment.
- Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6/7.
- Evidence of Post Graduate Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (examples: SPDN, Mentorship, Coaching, Clinical Expertise Pathway).
- Working towards Independent Prescribing and Advanced Practice Skills.
- Evidence of extensive experience in End of Life care and/or an End of Life Care qualification.
- Advance Practice Skills and Clinical Reasoning qualification.
Desirable
- Non-medical Prescribing qualification.
- Management or supervisory qualification/ programme of study.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in area of practice.
- Experience of leading and managing teams.
- Experience of supporting the development of protocols and service development plans with practical experience of change management.
- Practical experience in managing health/ team related projects.
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office/ eRoster/ Appraisals/ Training Matrix/
- Experience of managing complex patients and caseloads.
- Experience of supporting and being a role model to others (mentor / educator / supervisor) through clinical supervision/ 1:2:1 and personal development plans.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care setting and its application across health care services.
- Evidence of continued relevant professional development and up-to-date implementation in practice.
- Proven ability to develop effective partnerships to achieve practical outcomes across organisational boundaries including statutory organisations, external agencies, community and voluntary organisations
- Experience of supporting and coaching others (mentor/ educator/ supervisor) to achieve a positive mind set and promote health and wellbeing.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social inequality.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups.
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
- Highly developed facilitation skills to promote the abilities and clinical competencies of the wider team.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to promote best practice and develop self-led teams.
- Ability to manage and lead change by promoting a working culture of psychological safety.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage the demands of targets and deadlines.
- Valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
Ability to Manage
Essential
- Support the implementation of local and national agendas for health and have an instrumental role in quality initiatives and auditing.
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking account of trust policies and procedures.
- Ability to manage own time effectively and support the wider team with time management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered health care professional (NMC registration) / minimum of five years' experience in health improvement environment.
- Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6/7.
- Evidence of Post Graduate Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (examples: SPDN, Mentorship, Coaching, Clinical Expertise Pathway).
- Working towards Independent Prescribing and Advanced Practice Skills.
- Evidence of extensive experience in End of Life care and/or an End of Life Care qualification.
- Advance Practice Skills and Clinical Reasoning qualification.
Desirable
- Non-medical Prescribing qualification.
- Management or supervisory qualification/ programme of study.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in area of practice.
- Experience of leading and managing teams.
- Experience of supporting the development of protocols and service development plans with practical experience of change management.
- Practical experience in managing health/ team related projects.
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office/ eRoster/ Appraisals/ Training Matrix/
- Experience of managing complex patients and caseloads.
- Experience of supporting and being a role model to others (mentor / educator / supervisor) through clinical supervision/ 1:2:1 and personal development plans.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care setting and its application across health care services.
- Evidence of continued relevant professional development and up-to-date implementation in practice.
- Proven ability to develop effective partnerships to achieve practical outcomes across organisational boundaries including statutory organisations, external agencies, community and voluntary organisations
- Experience of supporting and coaching others (mentor/ educator/ supervisor) to achieve a positive mind set and promote health and wellbeing.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social inequality.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups.
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
- Highly developed facilitation skills to promote the abilities and clinical competencies of the wider team.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to promote best practice and develop self-led teams.
- Ability to manage and lead change by promoting a working culture of psychological safety.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage the demands of targets and deadlines.
- Valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
Ability to Manage
Essential
- Support the implementation of local and national agendas for health and have an instrumental role in quality initiatives and auditing.
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking account of trust policies and procedures.
- Ability to manage own time effectively and support the wider team with time management.
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).
