Job Description

The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.



We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition.



We are looking for a skilled Band 6 Nurse to join our professional Transfer of Care Hub in West Kent.



The team support the wards with complex discharges (Pathways 2 & 3) and work closely with system partners to ensure that all discharge pathways are working effectively and with the patients and their loved ones at the heart of their discharge journey. How we work across the discharge.



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 and responsibilities:

Work closely with health colleagues to support the complex discharges out of the acute hospital to ensure the level of service is appropriate to meet their needs Provide a holistic approach to interventions, working with the whole person, their family or system, building relationships and networks, enabling individuals, their families and carers to achieve sustainable good outcomes. Have a good understanding of KCC law and procedures or know how to access this information/advice if required. Support and, participate in, joint and integrated working with a range of teams including community safeguarding teams, partner organisations and other parties to offer a broad range of options to clients and carers to keep them safe and reduce risk. Join wash up discussion within health to encourage sharing of knowledge and information. Support and help complete complex Mental Capacity Assessments, allow shadowing for learning to increase confidence and knowledge. Participate in complex multi-disciplinary and best interest meetings or discussions to ensure safe, effective and planned discharges. Create and maintain accurate, up to date and reliable data, information and records in line with information governance framework requirements, standards and best practice to ensure compliance with legislation.

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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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.