Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Lead Nurse

The closing date is 07 September 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Clinical Lead nurse to join our caring and progressive team in Faversham. You will share the CARE values of the trust and work within a close-knit group of people who bring the feeling of community to the team through their hard work and dedication to the people of the area.

Community Adult Nursing Teams in Kent have aligned with Primary Care Network footprints encouraging innovative change to ensure that patient care is holistic and needs-led. Community is the heart of our trust and we are working with primary care colleagues locally to respond to the needs of our patients and we want you to be part of this change.

Faversham is made up of a diverse patient group with complex needs and by working in a community-based way we can ensure that services are targeted and patient-focused, and we are proactive in our input and response. Community is the heart of our trust and we are working with our primary care colleagues to respond to the needs of our patients - we want you to be part of this change.

Main duties of the job

As the clinical lead you will be leading the team of community nurses in Faversham to provide a nursing service to housebound patients within the locality.

You will assist the Operational Manager to ensure robust clinical and professional leadership is provided to the team, and that safe and effective practice is delivered by our staff members. You will be supporting junior colleagues, students and apprentices with their clinical development, helping them to reach their potential and develop our workforce of the future.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Additional Working Pattern: 26 hrs over 3 or 4 days

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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Details

Date posted

04 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

846-7376767-CF

Job locations

Captial House

Faversham

ME13 8GD


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

  • Management or supervisory qualification / programme of study.
  • Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6.
  • Registered health care professional (NMC or HCPC registration) / significant experience in health improvement environment.
  • Evidence of Post Graduate Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (examples: non-medical prescribing, mentorship, coaching, clinical expertise).

Desirable

  • Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector / Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector, Post Graduate Certificate of Education or Certificate in Education. Working towards Master level study

Experience

Essential

  • Experience with using of Microsoft Office
  • Demonstrable experience in area of practice.
  • Experience of leading and managing teams.
  • Experience of developing policy and service development plans with practical experience of change management.
  • Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads.
  • Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
  • Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months
  • Proven ability to develop effective partnerships to achieve practical outcomes across organisational boundaries including statutory organisations, external agencies, community and voluntary organisations

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Highly developed facilitation skills.
  • 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 deprivation.
  • Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups.
  • Strong influencing and negotiating skills.

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
  • Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
  • Ability to manage and lead change
  • Ability to work under pressure

Ability to Manage

Essential

  • Ability to manage own time effectively
  • Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner.
  • Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Management or supervisory qualification / programme of study.
  • Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6.
  • Registered health care professional (NMC or HCPC registration) / significant experience in health improvement environment.
  • Evidence of Post Graduate Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (examples: non-medical prescribing, mentorship, coaching, clinical expertise).

Desirable

  • Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector / Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector, Post Graduate Certificate of Education or Certificate in Education. Working towards Master level study

Experience

Essential

  • Experience with using of Microsoft Office
  • Demonstrable experience in area of practice.
  • Experience of leading and managing teams.
  • Experience of developing policy and service development plans with practical experience of change management.
  • Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads.
  • Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
  • Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months
  • Proven ability to develop effective partnerships to achieve practical outcomes across organisational boundaries including statutory organisations, external agencies, community and voluntary organisations

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Highly developed facilitation skills.
  • 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 deprivation.
  • Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups.
  • Strong influencing and negotiating skills.

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
  • Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
  • Ability to manage and lead change
  • Ability to work under pressure

Ability to Manage

Essential

  • Ability to manage own time effectively
  • Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner.
  • Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Captial House

Faversham

ME13 8GD


Employer's website

https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Captial House

Faversham

ME13 8GD


Employer's website

https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

jennifer.cowell-homewood@nhs.net

Helen Mulcahy

hmulcahy@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

04 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

846-7376767-CF

Job locations

Captial House

Faversham

ME13 8GD


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