Are you a compassionate and experienced nurse ready to take the next step in your career? Join Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 6 Charge Nurse in one of our Community Hospitals. You’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, holistic care to patients, while leading and supporting a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. Working under the direction of the Matron, you’ll take charge of the ward and hospital in their absence, represent the team at Trust forums, and contribute to service development.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment that values kindness, professionalism, and excellence. If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to lead with care, we’d love to hear from you.
We have opportunities at the following 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 include your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd preferences for your base location in your application.
Driving may be required for these roles as you may need to travel to other sites to support your community hospital colleagues.
As a Charge Nurse, you will be responsible for the clinical and managerial leadership of a team of nurses and healthcare assistants, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care. Your duties will include managing patient assessments, developing rehabilitation programmes, monitoring outcomes, and supporting staff development through supervision, appraisals, and training.
You will work closely with the Matron to maintain high standards of care, manage resources efficiently, and ensure compliance with governance and safety protocols. Your role involves attending multidisciplinary meetings, liaising with internal and external partners, and responding to patient and family concerns. You will also contribute to service improvement initiatives and uphold the Trust’s CARE values—Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive, and Excellent.
Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we are committed to delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve community health. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We ask for information about your protected characteristics as part of the application process, which is confidential and used to promote equity and diversity in our workforce.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we support arrangements that suit your personal and family commitments. Discuss flexible working options with us.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:
Name: Katie Kennerell
Job title: Assistant Director
Email: katie.kennerell@nhs.net
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