About this role
Job summary
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare. Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly QualifiedNurses.
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic nurse to join our friendly team in East Kent. The Children's Therapies service provides Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Care Co-ordination services toCYP aged 0-19.
Care co-ordination is a service for babies and children (up to the age of 12) who present with an identified developing condition or disability which is impacting on, or has the potential to significantly impact upon their long-term developmentand/or function.
The post is suited to a nurse with experience of working with children and families in the community and who works well in a multidisciplinary team. We currently offer a hybrid work pattern for staff with a combination of face to face andvirtual working. Please see below for the main duties of the job.
Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.
Main duties of the job
o Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of holistic care linked to packages of prescribed care oridentified projects.oSupport in the supervision and development of staff.oActively work as a member of the children's therapies team to provide high quality care to service users.oAct as lead and support for care co-ordinators, managing the care co-ordination pathwaysWork with key colleagues (ie education and health) in order to support multi agency models of service delivery.The successful applicant will join our friendly therapies team. We pride ourselves on the support and induction offered tonew staff including; regular meetings with a line manager, access to supervision; in house and external training. We offerregular clinical governance days where all localities come together to share knowledge, skills and CPD experiences. As aband 6 you will be supported by Band 7 clinical leads from both within locality and across Kent.
About us
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is due to integrate with Medway Community Healthcare on 1 October 2026. Following integration and to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have.
Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.
We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme.
We know life outside work matters.As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.
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As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) 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 [email protected], 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.
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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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience Essential
You will have a Level 6 Degree or equivalent qualification, or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience plus a diploma in nursing You'll need to have experience of managing complex caseloads and supporting/ mentoring others You will need to have experience working with children and their families. You will be a registered health care professional with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. You will have at least one year's experience of working as a Nurse or midwife.
Knowledge & Skills Essential
You'll need have sound communication skills in order to understand and communicate both verbally and in writing You will need to have a customer focussed approach which is essential to; Provide patients, clients and their families with the best possible experience You will need to be able to be able to use IT systems and databases. Having an awareness of developments within the NHS would be an advantage as well as an understanding of National Service Frameworks You will have knowledge of up-to-date children's health and well -being by using up- to- date evidence-based research and clinical effectiveness frameworks. You will fully understand the role and remit of a health care worker. About You Here's what you need to thrive in this role
Personal Attributes Essential
You will have the ability to focus on the details and spot any potential problems. You'll need to be adaptable in work as things change as part of working in a wider team. A full, valid UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country)
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.
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 Heathside
Maidstone
ME14 4AH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)