Clinical Lead Nurse

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Borough of Swale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare organization is seeking a Clinical Lead Nurse to join their community nursing team in Faversham. The role involves overseeing nursing services for housebound patients and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should demonstrate strong clinical leadership and a commitment to community-centered care. The organization offers flexible working arrangements in a supportive environment focused on high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Career pathways exploration

Qualifications

• Experience in community nursing with a focus on patient-centered care.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor others.
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee community nursing team in Faversham.
• Provide services to housebound patients.
• Support the Operational Manager in leadership.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Community-oriented care

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable Clinical Lead Nurse to join our caring and progressive team in Faversham. You will embody the CARE values of the trust and work within a close-knit community-oriented team dedicated to serving the local population.

Community Adult Nursing Teams in Kent are aligned with Primary Care Network footprints, promoting innovative, holistic, and needs-led patient care. Community is central to our trust, and we collaborate with primary care colleagues to meet patient needs. Join us in this transformative journey.

As Clinical Lead, you will oversee the community nursing team in Faversham, providing services to housebound patients within the locality.

You will support the Operational Manager in delivering strong clinical and professional leadership, ensuring safe and effective practice among staff. Additionally, you will mentor junior colleagues, students, and apprentices, fostering their clinical development and helping to build our future workforce.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Additional Working Pattern: 26 hours over 3 or 4 days.

Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we are committed to delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve community health. We seek outstanding individuals who share our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive, and Excellent.

We value diversity and inclusion, believing they enhance patient care and staff satisfaction. We encourage applications from individuals of varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Our application process includes collecting information on protected characteristics to promote equity and diversity. This data is confidential and used solely for ensuring fair representation and opportunity.

As a flexible working organization, we support arrangements that balance professional and personal life. Discuss with us any flexible working options that suit both your needs and organizational requirements.

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For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Helen Mulcahy
Email: [e-mail] or [e-mail]