Community Public Health Nurse

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.
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.
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Person specification

Qualifications, training and experience

Essential criteria

• 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 recent experience of healthcare gained through education, work experience or previous employment. This role is ideal for a newly qualified graduate nurse.
• You will be a registered health care professional with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Knowledge and skills

Essential criteria

• 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'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: o Provide patients, clients and their families with the best possible experience o Represent the Trust when talking to and working with patients, colleagues and visitors. o Work together with colleagues and other teams across the Trust.
• You will need to be able to be able to use IT systems and databases.
• You will need to be able to work well under pressure and be able to organise your own work
• You will understand where to signpost clients and families to alternative services to support behaviour change and improve health
• You will have the ability to focus on the details and spot any potential problems.
• You will know when you are within your own limits and when to escalate.
• You'll need to be adaptable in work as things change as part of working in a wider team.

Desirable criteria

• Having an awareness of developments within the NHS would be an advantage.

Working environment

Essential criteria

• A full, valid UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) and the ability to travel independently are essential for this role. Should you require workplace adjustments under the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to supporting you to meet the mobility requirements of the role wherever possible.

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