Community Nurse

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Dover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Community Nurse to join their progressive team in Dover. You will assess the healthcare needs of a diverse patient group and provide compassionate care to keep patients well at home. The role emphasizes flexibility and equity, welcoming diverse applicants. Interested candidates should contact for more details and informal visits.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Focus on diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification is typically required.
• Experience in community care or similar settings preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Assess healthcare needs of patients and families.
• Monitor and ensure quality Patient care.
• Be accountable for the delivery of care.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Patient care assessment

Compassionate care

Adaptability

Job description

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 Community Nurse to join our caring and progressive team in Dover.

You will work as part of a close-knit team who are dedicated to the health and wellbeing of people in Dover. Dover is made up of a diverse patient group with complex needs.

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.

Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.

Community nurses provide complex nursing care to people at home and in residential care homes.

Key responsibilities

• Assess the healthcare needs of patients and families
• Monitor the quality of care they’re receiving
• Be professionally accountable for its delivery

Your patients could be any age, but they'll often be elderly, while others may have been recently discharged from hospital, be terminally ill or have physical disabilities.

As a 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.

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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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sandra Atkins Job title: PCN Lead Email address: [e-mail]