Job summary The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us. We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Clinical Student Partner to join our professional team. We're a close team but we're never exclusive, if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you. Main duties of the job Could you use your skills and experience to support the NHS to deliver great patient care? Great patient care needs great people to support clinical teams. That's where you come in. We're always looking for enthusiastic, responsive, and adaptable people to join our outstanding trust. This role is an important one as you'll be using your knowledge, experience and expertise to provide support to our hard-working frontline NHS teams. We put patients first and we expect all of our colleagues to do the same, so although NHS experience isn't a requirement for this role you'll need to share our passion for delivering excellent patient care and keep that passion at the forefront of your professional activity at all times. The challenges come thick and fast in this role but you'll know that your input is contributing to the excellent experience our patients and service users have every day. About us 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 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 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 See where you can go with KCHFTcareer pathways Details Date posted 11 December 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 846-7656851-UJ Job locations Trinity House Ashford TN25 4AZ Job description Job responsibilities Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Rated outstanding by the CQC, weve 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 We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isnt 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 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 wont involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. Well support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both See where you can go with KCHFTcareer pathways Job description Job responsibilities Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Rated outstanding by the CQC, weve 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 We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isnt 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 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 wont involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. Well support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both See where you can go with KCHFTcareer pathways Person Specification Experience Essential You'll need to have experience of managing complex caseloads and supporting/ mentoring others. Desirable Knowledge of pre-registration nursing education. Skills and abilities Essential Having an awareness of developments within the NHS would be an advantage as well as an understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance. You will need to have a customer focussed approach which is essential to; o Provide patients, clients and their families with the best possible experience Desirable Competent in core clinical skills. Qualifications Essential Level 6 Degree or equivalent qualification, or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience plus a diploma in nursing. Desirable Practice assessor/mentor qualification. Personal attributes Essential Works effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team A full, valid UK driving licence and the ability to travel independently throughout North Kent are essential for this role. Person Specification Experience Essential You'll need to have experience of managing complex caseloads and supporting/ mentoring others. Desirable Knowledge of pre-registration nursing education. Skills and abilities Essential Having an awareness of developments within the NHS would be an advantage as well as an understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance. You will need to have a customer focussed approach which is essential to; o Provide patients, clients and their families with the best possible experience Desirable Competent in core clinical skills. Qualifications Essential Level 6 Degree or equivalent qualification, or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience plus a diploma in nursing. Desirable Practice assessor/mentor qualification. Personal attributes Essential Works effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team A full, valid UK driving licence and the ability to travel independently throughout North Kent are essential for this role. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Trinity House Ashford TN25 4AZ Employer's website https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Trinity House Ashford TN25 4AZ Employer's website https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)