Overview
Do you have a sound knowledge of respiratory conditions and how integrated working can be used to support this client group?
Are you passionate about empowering your patients? Would you like to join a highly motivated team that has been the recipient of the Trust’s Clinical Team of the Year and has been nominated nationally for Excellence Awards? Our Team Moto is to “work in partnership to make a positive difference for those living with respiratory conditions”.
With an increasing emphasis on community-based care there has never been a better time to join our team. We are Kent’s leading provider of NHS services in the community and we are looking for a highly motivated respiratory nurse to join our specialist respiratory team in East Kent.
Responsibilities
* Work alongside an established multi-disciplinary team and hold a caseload of complex patients with a range of respiratory conditions that require specialist input.
* Autonomously manage the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care and utilise a whole systems approach when supporting admission avoidance for this client group.
* Deliver excellent patient care along a care pathway across organisational boundaries.
* Act as a specialist resource and provide education to the wider multi-disciplinary team across the health economy.
* Develop and implement management plans for patients who have complex respiratory conditions.
Working Pattern and Location
In return for your hard work we can offer you a flexible working environment, personal development and a comprehensive corporate and local induction programme. The post is for 22.5 hours per week and we will consider a band 6 or a band 5 development post if a passion for respiratory and a drive to make a difference are demonstrated in your application and interview.
We currently have bases in four localities across East Kent and whilst the successful applicant will be based in the Thanet locality, they will be expected to be flexible in their approach and travel to other areas within East Kent when required. Applicants must be able to drive and have access to a car for use as part of their role.
Additional Working Pattern: 22.5 hours between Monday - Friday; pattern to be agreed.
About the Trust and Values
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. 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.
Application Process and Data
* We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission.
* The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work.
Flexibility and Accessibility
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 suit us both.
Driving Requirements
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. You will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment; if you are unable to drive due to a disability, contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number for support.
How to Apply and Important Details
The job description and person specification provide 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 contact our recruitment team. All information you supply on your application should be true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager’s contact details can be found in the job advert. Applications should be submitted promptly; vacancies may close early if there is a lot of interest.
Vaccination and Safety
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated, to protect safety of colleagues and patients.
Closing Date
This advert closes on Monday 15 Sep 2025
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