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Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Yes
Job Reference:
23a56a888820
Job Views:
10
Posted:
17.06.2025
Expiry Date:
01.08.2025
Job Description:
Job overview
We are looking for a Clinical Lead Nurse to join our Continence Service at KCHFT.
We are a team of Bladder and Bowel Specialist Nurses, Pelvic Health Physiotherapists, and Assistant Practitioners with expertise in the care and treatment of bladder, bowel, and pelvic health conditions, including pelvic floor dysfunction, continence, and incontinence support. We are supported by our administrative team. We offer services to clients in Ashford, Canterbury, Coastal, South Kent Coast, Thanet, and West Kent areas.
Main duties of the job
As the Clinical Lead Nurse, you will oversee and support the management of a complex clinical caseload of patients with specialist clinical services as an autonomous practitioner.
You will act as a role model for junior team members, demonstrating high skill and knowledge in your specialist area of clinical practice.
You will participate in the education and training of staff and students, leading internal and external training programs.
The role involves 80% clinical work and 20% service development, depending on the clinical specialty.
Additional Working Pattern: Weekdays - core hours
Working for our organisation
Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we are committed to high standards of patient care and excellent services. We value diversity and welcome applications from varied backgrounds. We promote equity, diversity, and inclusion, collecting data to ensure equitable access to opportunities. We support flexible working arrangements.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description and person specification provide all necessary information about this role. Please review the criteria carefully and demonstrate how you meet them in your application. For an alternative format, contact our recruitment team. Ensure all information provided is true and accurate.
Questions? The recruiting manager is available for contact details in the advert.
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Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS
* First Degree in professional nursing/therapy, Non-medical independent prescriber, Professional Registration, Evidence of ongoing professional development, Postgraduate education in a specialist clinical area, Membership of relevant Special Interest Group(s), Masters degree or willingness to pursue accreditation for clinical education, Clinical Supervisor.
EXPERIENCE
* Experience at Band 6/7, supervising and appraising staff/students, clinical education/mentoring, audit participation, managing complaints, quality and clinical governance, implementing practice changes, working in acute and community settings.
KNOWLEDGE
* Understanding of multidisciplinary working, research awareness, relevant legislation, current clinical practice and issues.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
* Assessment skills, clinical reasoning, planning and prioritising, problem-solving, communication, appraisal, IT, team leadership, travel capability, critical appraisal.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
* Time management, interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, confidence, teamwork, commitment, clarity of role, flexibility.
ABILITY TO MANAGE
* Self and others.
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