Job summary
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.
We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Children's Community Nurse to join our caring and progressive team in Maidstone.
You will work as part of a close-knit team who are dedicated to the health and wellbeing of people in Maidstone.
District nurses make a difference by making sure our services are proactive and patient-focused, helping to keep people at home and independent for longer.
Our community nursing teams are closely aligned with local Primary Care Networks, to make sure patient care is holistic and joined up. We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition, so we take time to get to know our patients.
Main duties of the job
Community nurses provide complex nursing care to people at home.
As a community nurse, you'll
- assess the healthcare needs of patients and families
- monitor the quality of care they're receiving
- be professionally accountable for its delivery
As a Children's Community Nurse you will work as part of a team to keep people safe and well at home. You will use your clinical judgment to support evidence-based care planning for people living at home, in care homes or other settings and make sure that people who use our services have a good experience.
"I have an amazing, rewarding job and my aim is to continue to provide skilled and compassionate care for my patients in their homes for as long as I am able." Jenny, community nurse.
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 differencehere.
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 differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Child Branch) or RSCN
- Student practice Assessor course completed
Desirable
- Evidence of any Leadership or Management education/training
- Evidence of relevant post-registration training/qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration clinical experience working with children and their families at B6 level.
- Wide range of professional knowledge and experience of paediatric nursing including palliative care, oncology, respiratory, cardiac, gastroenterology, special needs, complex care and experience of working with children/young people with additional needs, including those with life threatening/life limiting conditions and long term conditions in a variety of settings and an awareness of the child/young person's physical, emotional, psychological and social needs and how best to meet them.
Desirable
- Experience of palliative care within the community setting
- Experience working as a Community Children's Nurse
- First line management experience
- Awareness of clinical supervision
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound nursing knowledge and experience of all basic clinical nursing skills, including wound care care, tracheostomies, enteral feeding devices & Central venous catheters.
Desirable
- Understanding of the different roles of nurses within community settings.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Sound clinical skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Sound IT skills.
- Good record keeping (in line with professional guidance)
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to deal with conflict and challenging situations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Child Branch) or RSCN
- Student practice Assessor course completed
Desirable
- Evidence of any Leadership or Management education/training
- Evidence of relevant post-registration training/qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration clinical experience working with children and their families at B6 level.
- Wide range of professional knowledge and experience of paediatric nursing including palliative care, oncology, respiratory, cardiac, gastroenterology, special needs, complex care and experience of working with children/young people with additional needs, including those with life threatening/life limiting conditions and long term conditions in a variety of settings and an awareness of the child/young person's physical, emotional, psychological and social needs and how best to meet them.
Desirable
- Experience of palliative care within the community setting
- Experience working as a Community Children's Nurse
- First line management experience
- Awareness of clinical supervision
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound nursing knowledge and experience of all basic clinical nursing skills, including wound care care, tracheostomies, enteral feeding devices & Central venous catheters.
Desirable
- Understanding of the different roles of nurses within community settings.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Sound clinical skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Sound IT skills.
- Good record keeping (in line with professional guidance)
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to deal with conflict and challenging situations
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).
