Kent Community Health NHS Foundation TrustWe are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Senior Night Nurse to join our strong and progressive night team in East Kent focusing specifically on Deal, Folkestone, Ashford, and surrounding areas.
Hours of work will be 21:00 to 08:00.
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.
Throughout the hours covered by the night service, unscheduled end-of-life care and urology issues are our primary focus.
Urgent Care in East Kent is encouraging innovative change to ensure that patient care is holistic and needs-led.
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.
Main duties of the jobYou will play a vital role in our multidisciplinary service, managing patients with complex needs in the community.
You'll have access to structured supervision and a clinical lead to make sure you are receiving 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.
This is a small but cohesive team comprising of 12 staff.
The successful applicant will be expected to accept lone working as part of this role.
You will liaise with band 7 clinical leads who work during the day to ensure smooth running of the service and safe, effective patient care.
You will be required to drive between patient homes and work sites and will need to provide your own transport to achieve this with a valid UK driving licence.
We as a trust will support with learning, development and progression.
About usRated '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.
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Person SpecificationQualificationsRegistered health care professional (NMC or HCPC registration) / minimum of 2 years of experience in health improvement environmentEvidence 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 studyExperienceMinimum of 2 years' experience in area of practice Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experienceExperience of leading and managing teams Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/ CIS)KnowledgeUnderstanding 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 monthsSkills & AbilitiesUnderstanding 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 Holds current UK driving licence/permit & access to vehiclePersonal AttributesAbility to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.
Ability to manage and lead change Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptableAbility to ManageAble 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 CheckThis 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.
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
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