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Job overview

Are you interested in joining a Trust committed to your development?

Would you like to be part of an organisation that really values your well-being?

Do you want to treat people rather than conditions?

Here at KCHFT we are constantly working to improve the lives of our staff and our patients. We care for you so you can care for your patients.

Our “We Care” strategy means that our ambitions are to put our communities first, deliver a better patient experience and importantly, be a great place to work for all of our workforce.

These aren’t just empty words either. At our “Outstanding” rated trust more than half of our workforce work flexibly, including compressed hours and term time only. More than 70% of our workforce feel we take positive action on health and wellbeing, and we aim to improve this. We are proud to say that we consistently score above the national average in our staff survey results, particularly for our focus on the well-being of our workforce.  

And with the forward NHS vision being based on community care, there has never been a better time to join us.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for Band 6 nurse to join our Community Nursing teams based at Hawkhurst Community Hospital, Weald. The service operates seven days a week from 8am – 6pm. Weekend working is generally on a 1:4 ratio with days off during the week.

You'll be fully supported by a team of experienced professionals, including the Senior Specialist Practitioner District Nurse, the Primary Care Network (PCN) lead, senior colleagues, and the practice education team.

Their collective expertise and guidance will provide invaluable support, ensuring you have access to mentorship, resources, and guidance to excel in your responsibilities. The Senior Specialist practitioner district nurse brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in district nursing, while the primary care network lead offers strategic direction and collaboration opportunities. Senior colleagues provide mentorship and insight from their own experiences, and the practice education team ensures ongoing learning and development opportunities. Together, this support network will empower you to thrive and contribute effectively to the team and the organisation.

If you are a motivated and compassionate nurse with leadership experience and a passion for community healthcare, we invite you to apply for the position of Band 6 Community Nurse Team Leader. Lead our team in providing exceptional care to patients in our community. 

Additional Working Pattern: Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 6pm with rotational weekends

Working for our organisation

One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC. We’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver 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’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.

 

Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we’re reminded every day how important life is. 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. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

 

Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations