Neighbourhood Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Strood; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust in the Kent region seeks a Neighbourhood Nurse to support frontline clinical teams in delivering patient care in the community. The role emphasizes flexible, empathetic practice and patient-centred care.

Applicants should hold a Level 6 degree or equivalent with a nursing diploma and be registered with the NMC, and have a full UK driving licence with independent travel capability.

Qualifications

• Level 6 degree or equivalent qualification.
• Equivalent knowledge plus a diploma in nursing.
• Registration with the NMC is required.

Responsibilities

• Support frontline NHS teams using clinical knowledge and expertise.
• Deliver patient care that prioritises patients and service users.
• Adapt approach to provide reassurance and empathy in distressing situations.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience in the community.

Skills

Sound verbal and written communication

Customer-focused approach

Ability to use IT systems and networks

Tact and sensitivity

Empathetic patient care adaptation

Education

Level 6 degree or equivalent

Diploma in nursing

Job description

A Neighbourhood Nurse post in the professional service of Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, which is reshaping its community services around the Neighbourhood Model of care. The work centres on supporting frontline clinical teams to deliver patient care through responsive, adaptable practice. Applications are limited at this stage to staff already in Kent and Medway NHS organisations or their staff bank, with student and newly qualified nurses also eligible. A full UK driving licence and NMC registration are needed.

What the job involves

• Use clinical knowledge, experience and expertise to support frontline NHS teams
• Deliver patient care that puts patients and service users first
• Adjust approach to give reassurance and empathy in distressing situations, including with vulnerable, violent or aggressive patients
• Contribute to a positive experience for patients and service users in the community

What’s required

Qualifications

• Level 6 degree or equivalent qualification
• Equivalent knowledge gained through experience plus a diploma in nursing

Registration & licences

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Experience

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

Skills & knowledge

• Sound verbal and written communication skills
• Customer-focused approach to give patients, clients and families the best experience
• Ability to use IT systems and databases
• Tact and sensitivity
• Ability to adapt style to provide reassurance and empathy

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence, or full licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country)

Other

• Ability to travel independently

Nice to have

• Awareness of developments within the NHS

What’s offered

• Flexible working arrangements, which the trust welcomes discussing
• Access to career pathways within the trust