Job Description

Do you have a sound knowledge of respiratory conditions and how integrated working can be used to support this client group?



Are you passionate about empowering your patients? Would you like to join a highly motivated team that has been the recipient of the Trust's Clinical Team of the Year and has been nominated nationally for Excellence Awards? Our Team Moto is to "work in partnership to make a positive difference for those living with respiratory conditions".



With an increasing emphasis on community-based care there has never been a better time to join our team. We are Kent's leading provider of NHS services in the community and we are looking for a highly motivated respiratory nurse to join our specialist respiratory team in East Kent.



If you successfully secure this post you would work alongside an established multi-disciplinary team and in addition hold a caseload of complex patients with a range of respiratory conditions that require specialist input. You would autonomously manage the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care and utilise a whole systems approach when supporting admission avoidance for this client group.



As a respiratory nurse you will deliver excellent patient care along a care pathway across organisational boundaries; your role will involve acting as a specialist resource and providing education to the wider multi-disciplinary team across the health economy. This will include putting in place management plans for patients who have complex respiratory conditions.



In return for your hard work we can offer you a flexible working environment; personal development and a comprehensive corporate and local induction programme. As a trust, we strongly believe in making sure you have the right support, resources and training to enjoy your job and we provide a range of services to keep you in the best of health.



We currently have bases in four localities across East Kent and whilst the successful applicant will be based in the Thanet locality, they will be expected to be flexible in their approach and travel to other areas within East Kent when required. Applicants must be able to drive and have access to a car for use as part of their role.



The post is for 22.5 hours per week and we will consider a band 6 or a band 5 development post if a passion for respiratory and a drive to make a difference are demonstrated in your application and interview.

Additional Working Pattern:

22.5 between Mon - Fri - pattern to be agreed



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. 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.



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Good luck! We can't wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.