Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Urgent Care Service Nurse to join our strong and progressive team in Folkestone. You will share the CARE values of the trust and work within a close-knit group of people who bring the feeling of community to the team through their hard work and dedication to the people of the area.
Our Urgent Care Service in Kent is encouraging innovative change to ensure that patient care is holistic and needs-led. We are a consultant led team of Doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Nurses and Health Care Assistants specialised in delivering short term hospital level care to people in the home environment.
Community is the heart of our trust and we are working with primary care colleagues locally to respond to the needs of our patients and we want you to be part of this change. We aim to respond to referrals within 2 hours and will arrange to visit to assess, diagnose, treat and implement care strategies that will enable our patients to remain safe and well in the comfort of their own home.
Folkestone is made up of a diverse patient group with complex needs and by working in a community-based way we can ensure that services are targeted and patient-focused, and we are proactive in our input and response.
Main duties of the job
You will play a vital role in our multidisciplinary services; managing patients with complex needs in the community. You will do this by completing comprehensive frailty assessments and working with our patients and their families to build clear plans based on current healthcare needs but also the wishes and preferences for future care.
You'll have the freedom to plan care in your own way, with time to develop your assessment and treatment skills, and access to structured supervision and a clinical lead to make sure you are received the support necessary.
You'll be supporting junior colleagues with clinical development, helping them to reach their potential and develop the workforce of the future.
You will be required to drive between patient homes and work sites so a driving licence and access to a vehicle will be essential for this.
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, and 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.
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.
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all 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 let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered health care professional (NMC or HCPC registration) / minimum of 2 years of experience in health improvement environment. Must have valid UK NMC PIN.
* Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (examples: non-medical prescribing; mentorship, coaching, clinical expertise). Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6 PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study. Working towards Master level study.
Experience
* Minimum of 2 years' experience in area of practice. Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads. Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience.
* Experience of leading and managing teams. Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/ RiO).
Knowledge
* Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care setting and its application across health care services. Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months.
Skills and Abilities
* Understanding of training needs in relation to post. Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation. Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups. Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
Personal Attributes
* Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to manage and lead change. Ability to work under pressure. Flexible and adaptable. Must hold a full valid UK driver's licence and have access to a car.
Ability to Manage
* Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner. Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively.
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.
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