Nursing Associate | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a Band 4 Nursing Associate to work in various community hospitals. You will deliver patient-centered care, conduct assessments, and support junior staff. The role requires a relevant nursing qualification and offers flexible working arrangements. Join our caring team and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Educational opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Must have experience in providing patient-centered care.
• Ability to conduct full holistic assessments.
• Qualification in nursing essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic assessments and care plans.
• Supervise junior healthcare support workers.
• Implement clinical activities.

Skills

Clinical skills

Risk assessments

Patient-centered care

Supervisory skills

Education

Relevant nursing qualification

Job description

Overview

As a Band 4 Nursing Associate, you will work closely with service users, their families, friends, and carers to ensure safe, high-quality, and positive experiences. You will apply sound clinical skills, undertake effective risk assessments, adhere to evidence-based policies, and respect and empower individuals throughout the care planning process.

The inpatient ward focuses on rehabilitation, admitting patients from their homes and acute trusts. Join our organisation to help us deliver the best care.

Locations

• Faversham Cottage Hospital, ME13 8PS
• Hawkhurst Community Hospital, TN18 4PU
• Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital, Herne Bay, CT6 6EB
• Tonbridge Cottage Hospital, TN11 0NE
• Victoria Hospital, Deal, CT14 9UA
• West View Hospital, Tenterden TN30 6TX
• Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital, CT5 2HN

Please indicate in the supporting statement of your application form your 1st, 2nd and 3rd preference of Hospital locations.

Driving may be required for these roles as you may be asked to travel to other sites to provide support to community hospital colleagues if and when needed.

Role and Work Style

More emphasis on community-based care means it’s never been a better time to join our teams across Kent. Our flexible and compassionate colleagues care for patients within a community hospital setting, supporting patients to leave hospital and live a happy and healthy life at home. We treat the whole person, not just the condition. Our work is practitioner-led and therapy focused.

We will develop you through excellent educational opportunities that range from degrees to apprenticeship schemes.

Responsibilities

• Provide full holistic assessments and develop patient-centred care plans.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate delegated caseloads.
• Supervise junior healthcare support workers and trainees.
• Perform delegated clinical activities.
• Provide individualised high-quality care to patients with relevant experience at Senior Healthcare Assistant level.

Working Arrangements

You will be expected to participate in 24-hour internal rotation, encompassing early, late, night, and long day shifts. Flexibility to move to other Community Hospital sites to meet service demands is required. We welcome flexible working arrangements and offer a range of work–life balance initiatives.

Organisational Context

Rated “outstanding” by the CQC, we are committed to high standards of patient care and service delivery. We value equity, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

We collect information about protected characteristics to ensure equitable access to opportunities and to support us in being a Great Place to Work. We do not disclose this information to shortlisting or interviewing unless you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability.

As a flexible-working organisation, we support you to work flexibly in a way that suits both you and our patients. Please talk to us about a flexible arrangement that fits around your commitments.

See career progression opportunities with KCHFT.

Some roles require a valid full UK driving licence; if driving is part of the role, you will be asked to confirm you have one to proceed with your application. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team for support.

The job description and person specification contain the information you need about this role. Review the criteria and demonstrate how you meet them in your application. If you need an alternative-format application, contact our recruitment team. All information you provide should be true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

If you have questions, the recruiting manager can be contacted via the job advert.

Applications may close early if there is a lot of interest. To improve your chances of shortlisted, apply as soon as possible.

We encourage vaccination for colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles with direct patient contact to protect everyone’s safety.

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Good luck! We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025