Neighbourhood Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Rochester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements can be讨论

Job summary

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Neighbourhood Nurse to support frontline NHS clinical teams in delivering patient care across the community. The post involves signposting to other services, staying updated with evidence-based practices and using IT systems and databases.

A full UK driving licence and independent travel are essential. The role is open to staff of Kent and Medway bodies and new graduates may apply.

Qualifications

• Level 6 degree or equivalent qualification.
• Diploma in nursing if no degree.
• NMC registration.
• Recent healthcare experience gained through education, work experience or previous employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to frontline NHS clinical teams in delivering patient care.
• Signpost clients and families to alternative services.
• Keep clinical practice up to date using evidence-based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks.
• Use IT systems and databases.
• Contribute to open review of practice, team working and sharing good practice to improve care.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

IT systems & databases

Signposting to services

Clinical practice & evidence-based

Education

Level 6 degree or equivalent

Diploma in nursing (if no degree)

Job description

This Neighbourhood Nurse post sits within the community services of Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, ahead of its integration with Medway Community Healthcare. It supports frontline NHS clinical teams in patient care, drawing on clinical knowledge, with signposting to other services and evidence-based practice central. A full driving licence and independent travel are essential, and the post suits newly qualified graduate nurses. Entry is currently limited to staff of named Kent and Medway bodies, with student and newly qualified nurses also eligible.

What the job involves

• Provide support to frontline NHS clinical teams in delivering patient care
• Signpost clients and families to alternative services
• Keep clinical practice up to date using evidence-based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks
• Use IT systems and databases
• Contribute to open review of practice, team working and sharing good practice to improve care

Qualifications

• Level 6 degree or equivalent qualification
• Equivalent knowledge gained through experience, plus a diploma in nursing, where no degree is held

Registration & licences

• NMC registration

Experience

• Recent healthcare experience gained through education, work experience or previous employment

Skills & knowledge

• Sound verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use IT systems and databases
• Knowledge of where to signpost clients and families to alternative services
• Knowledge of up-to-date clinical practice and evidence-based procedures

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence, or full licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country)
• Currently employed by Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, Kent and Medway ICB or Medway Community Healthcare, or a student or newly qualified nurse

Other

• Ability to travel independently

Nice to have

• Awareness of developments within the NHS

What’s offered

• Flexible working arrangements can be discussed