• Job Description

  Req#: C9846-25-0415?language=en&page=1044&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking for a Band 6 Senior Registered Nurse to join our team based at Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital in Herne Bay.

  Duties will include -

  • Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of holistic care
  • The development of integrated care plans in partnership with the patient
  • To order equipment and send onward referrals as necessary
  • To act as a lead and senior practitioner to support junior staff to carry out assessments/reassessments of service users and/or pathways with complex needs across the relevant field.
  • To actively work as a member of the multi-professional team to provide high quality care to patients
  • To undertake a range of competent clinical interventions and identify any deterioration in patients' condition, taking appropriate action.
  • Manage a caseload of patients on a daily basis consisting of patients with complex needs. To support in duty role and complete triages
  • To support the Clinical Lead in the management of the team
  • To support and make recommendations to senior managers in order to prioritise and focus efforts to drive forward and achieve business objectives, service improvement strategies and statutory requirements.

  Main duties of the job

  Band 6 HCPs are expected to be kind and responsive but professional and informative and contribute to the quality of the services provided within the community team across the health economy by:

  • Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of holistic care linked to packages of prescribed care or identified projects.
  • Developing integrated care programmes in partnership with senior practitioners and/or commissioners.
  • Supporting in the supervision and development of staff.
  • Actively working as a member of the integrated team to provide high quality care to service users.
  • Undertaking a range of competent clinical and non-clinical interventions to support the outcomes of the service. Some examples of the required Clinical interventions are: Catheterisation, intravenous drug administration, verification of death and syringe driver management.
  • Acting as lead and senior practitioner to support junior staff carry out assessment/reassessments of service users and/or pathways with complex needs across the relevant field.
  • Supporting and making recommendations to senior managers in order to prioritise and focus efforts to drive forward and achieve business objectives, service improvement strategies and statutory requirements.

  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 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

  We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

  The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

  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 suits us both

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  Details

  Date posted

  11 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  846-7257441-CF

  Job locations

  QVMH

  Herne Bay

  CT6 6EB

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.

  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.

  Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

  We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

  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.

  Find out more about the community difference here.

  Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.

  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.

  Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

  We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

  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.

  Find out more about the community difference here.

  Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered health care professional (NMC or HCPC registration) / Must have valid UK NMC PIN
  • Experience in health improvement environment

  Desirable

  • 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

  Essential

  • Significant experience in area of practice
  • Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads
  • Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience

  Desirable

  • 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

  Essential

  • Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to 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

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Must hold a full valid UK driver's licence and have access to a car

  Ability to Manage

  Essential

  • 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.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered health care professional (NMC or HCPC registration) / Must have valid UK NMC PIN
  • Experience in health improvement environment

  Desirable

  • 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

  Essential

  • Significant experience in area of practice
  • Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads
  • Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience

  Desirable

  • 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

  Essential

  • Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to 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

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Must hold a full valid UK driver's licence and have access to a car

  Ability to Manage

  Essential

  • 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.

  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

  Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  QVMH

  Herne Bay

  CT6 6EB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  QVMH

  Herne Bay

  CT6 6EB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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