Community Nurse

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health trust in England is seeking compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurses to join their team. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, allowing nurses to focus on holistic rehabilitation and therapy. Responsibilities include administering medications, wound management, and supporting colleagues. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 6 Degree or equivalent and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The position offers a competitive salary and promotes flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in healthcare through education or previous employment.
• Registered healthcare professional with appropriate certifications.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and change wound dressings.
• Support unregistered colleagues and provide end-of-life care.
• Conduct clinical observations and perform venepuncture.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Clinical knowledge

Awareness of NHS developments

Education

Level 6 Degree or equivalent qualification

Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council

Job description

Go back Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Community Nurse

The closing date is 07 January 2026

The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.

We're recruiting now for compassionate nurses who want time with their patients. Time to treat the whole person, not just the condition. Time to focus on what they want to achieve and how we can help them to get there.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Registered Nurse to join our caring and progressive team in Whitstable and Tankerton hospital. As an organisation we support the NHS graduate guarantee and this would be an ideal opportunity for a newly qualified nurse.

Our hospitals are nurse-led and focus on holistic rehabilitation and therapy for people who need extra help to get home, or who are nearing the end of their life.

It's a relaxed atmosphere, but it's never a breeze - you'll need to think on your feet and be confident in making independent clinical decisions on behalf of the patients in your care.

Main duties of the job

Your daily activities will be varied to include:

• Administering medication
• Changing wound dressings
• Supporting unregistered colleagues
• End of life care
• Clinical observations and venepuncture

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 responsibilities

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) 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 [e-mail], 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training and Experience

• You will have a Level 6 Degree or equivalent qualification, or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience plus a diploma in nursing.
• You’ll need to have recent experience of healthcare gained through education, work experience or previous employment. This role is ideal for a newly qualified graduate nurse.
• You will be a registered health care professional with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Knowledge and skills

• You’ll need have sound communication skills in order to understand and communicate both verbally and in writing.
• You will need to be able to be able to use IT systems and databases.
• You will have knowledge of up to date clinical practice by using up- to- date skills and adhering to evidence-based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks. You will fully understand the role and remit of a health care worker.
• Having an awareness of developments within the NHS would be an advantage.
• A full, valid UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country and the ability to travel independently are essential for this role. Should you require workplace adjustments under the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to supporting you to meet the mobility requirements of the role wherever possible.

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.

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearpro rata, per annum