SPDN Community Clinical Nurse Specialist | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health trust in England seeks a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join their Community Nursing team. The role involves providing advanced clinical nursing support for patients with complex conditions and contributing to community nursing services. Applicants should have a community specialist district nurse qualification and experience in long-term care. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Development support and training

Qualifications

• Experience in long-term conditions preferred.
• Experience in end-of-life care or wound care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical nursing support for patients with complex long-term conditions.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner to support management of complex patients.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of community nursing services.

Skills

Advanced clinical nursing support

Management of complex patients

Community nursing services

Education

Community specialist practitioner district nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

Now is the time to be part of a healthcare transformation. The new NHS 10-Year Plan puts community care at the centre of service delivery—shifting resources closer to where people live and promoting prevention over hospital admission. As a member of a community-based NHS trust, you’ll be at the forefront of this change. Work in integrated neighbourhood teams, delivering joined-up care alongside GPs, mental health professionals, social workers, and voluntary services. Benefit from new roles, clear career pathways, apprenticeships, and personalised development support. The plan also brings new workforce standards: improved flexible working, mental health support, safe workplaces, and strong protections against discrimination. With greater investment in underserved areas and a focus on reducing health inequalities, your work will have local impact and national importance. Community trusts are leading the way in digital innovation, using tools like virtual wards to reduce admin and improve patient care. If you’re passionate about making a difference, this is your chance to help deliver a modern, inclusive, and community-focused NHS.

Position

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Band 7 SPDN Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our friendly and dynamic Community Nursing team based at Westview in Tenterden.

You will share the CARE values of the trust and work within a close-knit group of people who bring the feeling of community to the team through their hard work and dedication to the people of the area.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical nursing support for patients with complex long-term conditions, assessing and implementing treatments of care.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner to support the management of our most complex patients and provide clinical leadership.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of community nursing services within the district, including end-of-life care and wound care where applicable.

Qualifications and Experience

• Band 7 SPDN Clinical Nurse Specialist with a community specialist practitioner district nurse qualification.
• Experience and extended learning in long-term conditions; end-of-life care or wound care preferred.

Working Pattern

• Additional Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

About the Trust

Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to delivering high standards of patient care and improving health in our communities. We value equity, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We believe commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We ask for information about protected characteristics on application forms as part of our policy; shortlisting and interviewing processes protect your privacy, except as outlined for guaranteed interview schemes due to disability.

Flexible Working and Documentation

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we support arrangements that suit us both and our patients. We will discuss flexible working options with you during the process.

Additional Information

See career pathways at KCHFT. Some roles require a full UK driving licence; if driving is a requirement, this will be confirmed during the application process. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment.

The job description and person specification contain all information about this role. Please review the criteria and illustrate in your application how you meet them. If you need an alternative format for the application, contact our Recruitment Team. All information provided 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 should be submitted as soon as possible as vacancies may close early if there is high interest.

At KCHFT we encourage colleagues with direct or relevant patient contact to be fully vaccinated to ensure safety for everyone.

Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck! We look forward to welcoming you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

This advert closes on Thursday 18 Sep 2025