Job summary The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be responsible for their own caseload, work autonomously and deliver gold standard care for a unique service in Kent. The team has expanded over the years to accommodate different pathways that include complex treatments that can now allow an inpatient to receive hospital care within the home environment. Applicants would need to be able to drive to and from patients home for care within their homes. We would welcome a dynamic, forward thinking individual to join our team. "Previous applicants need not apply" Main duties of the job A highly motivated sister is required to join our award winning team at Kent and Canterbury Hospital. Are you forward thinking, a team player and able to work autonomously, visiting patients in the home environment, delivering gold standard, holistic care? We are a friendly, unique team who is looking for the right individual to join us. You will be based at Kent and Canterbury however you may be required to cover our sister sites at QEQM and occasionally WHH. About us We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 344-5454QEH Job locations William Harvey Hospital Kennington Road Ashford TN24 0LZ Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'. Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'. Person Specification Registered nurse Essential Band 5 or higher clinical grade, suitable experience in Hospital or Community setting. Desirable Educated to degree level or willing to complete 2 years experience at Band 5 Essential 2 years experience in Hospital or community setting Desirable Completion of higher education Full driving license Essential Full driving license Person Specification Registered nurse Essential Band 5 or higher clinical grade, suitable experience in Hospital or Community setting. Desirable Educated to degree level or willing to complete 2 years experience at Band 5 Essential 2 years experience in Hospital or community setting Desirable Completion of higher education Full driving license Essential Full driving license 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 East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address William Harvey Hospital Kennington Road Ashford TN24 0LZ Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)