Registered Nurse | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A Community Health NHS Trust in the UK is looking for dedicated Registered Nurses to join its Community Hospitals teams across various locations in Kent. Candidates will provide holistic care, lead wards in the absence of senior staff, and collaborate with multi-professional teams to ensure high standards of patient care. A valid UK driving license may be required as travel to multiple sites is part of the role. Applications are encouraged from individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence may be required where driving is necessary for the role.
• Maintain high clinical standards and use evidence-based practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, patient-centered care and maintain clinical standards.
• Lead ward areas in absence of senior staff and support junior colleagues.
• Work with patients and multi-professional teams for effective services.

Job description

Overview

Are you a highly motivated and dedicated Registered Nurse seeking a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference in patient care? We are looking for dedicated Nurses to join our Community Hospitals teams across Kent. You’ll oversee the holistic care provided to patients, provide leadership by maintaining clinical standards, and may take charge of the ward in the absence of senior staff. Our units predominantly provide rehabilitation and end-of-life support for palliative patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, patient-centered care and maintain clinical standards.
• Lead ward areas in the absence of senior staff and support junior colleagues.
• Work with patients, families, and a multi-professional team (e.g., doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists) to ensure safe, effective services and a positive patient experience.
• Manage a caseload of patients with complex needs and participate in a 24-hour internal rotation; travel to other community hospital sites as required.
• Develop integrated care plans, carry out assessments, and contribute to continuous improvement and evidence-based practise.
• Support flexible working arrangements and participate in educational opportunities to develop skills (from degrees to apprenticeships).

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

Applications

Please indicate in the supporting statement your 1st, 2nd and 3rd preference of Hospital locations. Driving may be required to travel to other sites to support colleagues as needed.

About the role and requirements

We expect you to maintain high clinical standards, use evidence-based practices, and contribute to continuous improvement. You will be responsible and accountable for the holistic care of patients, carry out assessments, and work with the multi-professional team to ensure high-quality care. A full UK driving licence may be required where driving is necessary for the role.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We value equity, diversity and inclusion as essential to better patient care and a happier workforce. We welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We collect information about protected characteristics on our application forms; this data helps us attract a diverse workforce and ensure equitable opportunities.

Flexible working

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we support arrangements that suit staff, patients and the service. We will discuss flexible working options to meet mutual needs.

Vacancy details

The job description and person specification provide full information about the role. If you need an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team. All information supplied should be true and accurate to the best of your knowledge. For questions, contact the recruiting manager via the advert.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated to protect everyone. See where you can go with KCHFT career pathways. The advert closes on Sunday 7 Sep 2025.