Senior Neighbourhood Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Rainham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Neighbourhood Nurse to deliver community-based care within the evolving Neighbourhood Model. You will back frontline NHS teams and oversee complex caseloads while contributing to service realignment during restructuring.

Required are a Level 6 degree or equivalent with a nursing diploma, NMC registration, and a full UK driving licence. Travel will be involved as part of this role.

Qualifications

• Level 6 degree or equivalent from university or equivalent experience plus a nursing diploma
• NMC registration required
• Experience managing complex caseloads and mentoring others
• Sound verbal and written communication skills and a customer‑focused approach
• Ability to use IT systems and databases with tact and empathy in distressing situations

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based nursing within the Neighbourhood Model of care
• Support frontline NHS teams
• Manage complex caseloads and adapt to restructuring
• Travel as required with a full UK driving licence

Skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

IT systems

Empathy

Education

Level 6 degree or equivalent

Nursing diploma

Job description

Senior Neighbourhood Nurse post in the professional team of Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust's community services, which are being realigned to a Neighbourhood Model of care. The work is community-based nursing, with support for frontline NHS teams and management of complex caseloads. Open at this stage only to staff already employed in Kent and Medway NHS organisations, plus student and newly qualified nurses, and a full driving licence is essential. NMC registration and a Level 6 degree or equivalent are needed, and roles may change during the restructuring.

What’s required

Qualifications

• Level 6 degree or equivalent, or equivalent knowledge from experience plus a nursing diploma

Registration & licences

• NMC registration

Experience

• Experience of managing complex caseloads
• Experience of supporting or mentoring others

Skills & knowledge

• Sound verbal and written communication skills
• Customer-focused approach
• Ability to use IT systems and databases
• Tact and sensitivity, adapting style to give reassurance and empathy in distressing situations

Checks & eligibility

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

Nice to have

• Awareness of developments within the NHS
• Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance

What’s offered

• Flexible working arrangements considered