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 Qualified Nurses.
Urgent Care Services provide short-term health, therapy and care support to help people remain safely in their own homes. We work with patients who are acutely unwell and may otherwise require hospital admission, as well as supporting timely hospital discharge. This is a fast-paced, community-based service where no two days are the same, and where your contribution directly helps people stay well, independent and supported in their own environment.
As part of our friendly, multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care across the community. You'll work closely with nurses, therapists and other health professionals, gaining hands-on experience and developing a wide range of clinical skills. Our team culture is supportive, collaborative and focused on helping you grow. We value curiosity, compassion and a willingness to learn, and we offer ongoing training and development to help you progress in your career.
If you are motivated, enjoy working with people and want to make a real difference in your local community, this role offers a rewarding and meaningful opportunity.
Main duties of the job
Your day-to-day work will be varied and community-focused, supporting patients in their own homes as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will deliver elements of prescribed care under the guidance of a nurse or therapist, contributing to ongoing assessments and reporting clinical or behavioural changes to support safe, effective care planning.
You will carry out delegated clinical tasks once competent, such as baseline observations, urinalysis, glucose monitoring, wound care, falls prevention, equipment provision and supporting independence with daily living activities. You will also help plan and deliver group or individual therapy sessions as part of prescribed care packages.
Working within clear protocols and supported by experienced clinicians, you will develop confidence, clinical skills and professional judgement. You will be encouraged to contribute ideas, ask questions and take ownership of your learning. Our team culture is open, supportive and focused on continuous improvement, ensuring you feel valued and empowered in your role.
This is an excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation in community care while making a meaningful difference to patients every day.
Additional Working Pattern: includes weekend working
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
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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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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 via [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, training and experience Essential
You will have either: A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be an NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare Or you will be able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience In addition you will also have Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C/ 4-9 or equivalent in English and Maths) You'll need to have recent experience of healthcare/ working as a health care assistant gained through education, work experience or previous employment A full, valid UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country
Desirable
You may also have the Care Certificate, but if not, we will support you to achieve this within the first 3 months of starting
Knowledge and skills Essential
You will need to have a customer focussed approach 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 You will have knowledge of up to date clinical practice by using up- to- date skills and adhering to evidence based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks. You will fully understand the role and remit of a health care worker You will understand where to signpost clients and families to alternative services to support behaviour change and improve health
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).
Employer details Employer name Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Westbrook House
Margate
CT9 5DD
Employer's website https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)