Community Staff Nurse

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Band 5 Community Nurse to join their dedicated team in Folkestone. The role involves providing high standards of patient care to a diverse patient population and requires a nursing qualification. The Trust offers transitional support for newly qualified nurses and encourages flexible working arrangements that respect personal commitments. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for career development

Positive focus on health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Required nursing qualification and competency in community nursing.
• Support provided for newly qualified nurses transitioning into Community Nursing.
• Opportunities for career pathways and development.

Responsibilities

• Keep people safe and well at home.
• Support evidence-based care planning.
• Ensure a good experience for service users.
• Collaborate to improve community health.

Skills

Evidence-based care planning

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Are you interested in joining a Trust committed to your development? Would you like to be part of an organisation that really values your well‑being? Do you want to treat people rather than conditions? Here at KCHFT we are constantly working to improve the lives of our staff and our patients. We care for you so you can care for your patients.

About the Trust

Our "We Care" strategy means that our ambitions are to put our communities first, deliver a better patient experience and importantly, be a great place to work for all of our workforce. Our "Outstanding" rated trust has more than half of its workforce working flexibly, including compressed hours and term‑time only. Over 70% of our workforce feel we take positive action on health and well‑being, and we aim to improve this. We consistently score above the national average in our staff survey results, particularly for our focus on the well‑being of our workforce.

Role Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Band 5 Community Nurse to join our caring and progressive team in Folkestone. You will work as part of a close‑knit team dedicated to the health and wellbeing of people in Folkestone, a diverse patient group with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Keep people safe and well at home.
• Use your 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.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver high standards of patient care and improve community health.

Qualifications & Experience

As a Band 5 Community Nurse, you should have the required nursing qualification and evidence of competency in community nursing. We encourage newly qualified nurses and will support your transition into Community Nursing, providing career pathways and development opportunities.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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 data helps us ensure equitable access to career opportunities while remaining confidential during shortlisting and interviewing.

Benefits & Flexible Working

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to work in a way that is best for both us and our patients. Talk to us about flexible working arrangements that do not sacrifice your personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that suits us both.

Contact

For further details or informal visits please contact: Name: Jane Ham, Job title: PCN Lead, Email: [e-mail]