Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Clinical Lead nurse to join our caring and progressive team in Faversham. 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.
Community Adult Nursing Teams in Kent have aligned with Primary Care Network footprints encouraging innovative change to ensure that patient care is holistic and needs-led. Community is the heart of our trust and we are working with primary care colleagues locally to respond to the needs of our patients and we want you to be part of this change.
Faversham is made up of a diverse patient group with complex needs and by working in a community-based way we can ensure that services are targeted and patient-focused, and we are proactive in our input and response. Community is the heart of our trust and we are working with our primary care colleagues to respond to the needs of our patients - we want you to be part of this change.
Main duties of the job
As the clinical lead you will be leading the team of community nurses in Faversham to provide a nursing service to housebound patients within the locality.
You will assist the Operational Manager to ensure robust clinical and professional leadership is provided to the team, and that safe and effective practice is delivered by our staff members. You will be supporting junior colleagues, students and apprentices with their clinical development, helping them to reach their potential and develop our workforce of the future.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Additional Working Pattern: 26 hrs over 3 or 4 days
Working for our organisation
Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
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As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Management or supervisory qualification / programme of study.
2. Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6.
3. Registered health care professional (NMC or HCPC registration) / significant experience in health improvement environment.
4. Evidence of Post Graduate Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (examples: non-medical prescribing, mentorship, coaching, clinical expertise).
Desirable criteria
5. Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector / Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector, Post Graduate Certificate of Education or Certificate in Education. Working towards Master level study
Experience
Essential criteria
6. Experience with using of Microsoft Office
7. Demonstrable experience in area of practice.
8. Experience of leading and managing teams.
9. Experience of developing policy and service development plans with practical experience of change management.
10. Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads.
11. Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria
12. Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
13. Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months
14. Proven ability to develop effective partnerships to achieve practical outcomes across organisational boundaries including statutory organisations, external agencies, community and voluntary organisations
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
15. Highly developed facilitation skills.
16. Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines
17. Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation.
18. Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups.
19. Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
20. Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
21. Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
22. Ability to manage and lead change
23. Ability to work under pressure
Ability to Manage
Essential criteria
24. Ability to manage own time effectively
25. Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner.
26. Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.
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