Community Nurse | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic Community Nurse to join their team in Royal Tunbridge Wells. The role involves providing complex nursing care to a diverse patient group, often including elderly individuals and those recently discharged from hospital. The ideal candidate will support patient safety, have a full UK driving licence, and display a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Flexible working arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team and make decisions that support patient safety and wellbeing.
• Flexibility in work arrangements to suit service and personal commitments.
• Full UK driving licence may be required for this community role.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in patient care.
• Awareness of safeguarding and patient confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex nursing care to patients at home and in care homes.
• Assess healthcare needs of patients and families.
• Monitor the quality of care they are receiving.
• Work as part of a team to keep people safe and well at home.
• Use clinical judgment for evidence-based care planning.

Skills

Teamwork and decision-making

Flexibility

Driving License

Commitment to equity and diversity

Awareness of safeguarding

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• provide complex nursing care to people at home and in residential care homes
• assess the healthcare needs of patients and families
• monitor the quality of care they’re receiving
• be professionally accountable for the delivery of care
• work as part of a team to keep people safe and well at home
• use clinical judgment to support evidence-based care planning for people living at home, in care homes or other settings
• ensure that people who use our services have a good experience

Patient groups and context

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.

Qualifications and expectations

• ability to work in a team and make decisions that support patient safety and wellbeing
• flexible working arrangement; we support you to work flexibly in a way that suits both the service and you
• driving to perform duties may be required in this community role; you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement
• commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in patient care and the workforce
• awareness of safeguarding and patient confidentiality requirements

Policy, equality and inclusion

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. Information about protected characteristics may be collected on application forms to support the Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disability. The data helps ensure equitable access to career opportunities and supports us in being a Great Place to Work.

Flexible working and recruitment

As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we support you to work in a way that suits us both. Talk to us about flexible arrangements that won’t sacrifice personal or family commitments.

Additional information

See where you can go with KCHFT career pathways. As a community Trust, many roles may require driving. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, contact the Recruitment Team for support. The job description and person specification provide all information; please review them and describe in your application how you meet the criteria. If you need an application form in an alternative format, inform our recruitment team. All information should be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager can be contacted via the job advert.

We may close the vacancy early if there is high interest. We strongly encourage colleagues who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated to protect staff and patients.

Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck! We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

This advert closes on Sunday 5 Oct 2025