Trainee Specialist Practitioner District Nurse | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

A Fantastic opportunity has arisen for Registered Nurses with drive & ambition to help shape the future of District Nursing services in Kent., We are looking for Registered Nurses who are passionate about enhancing the provision of care being delivered in their local area.

All candidates must have support from their Line Manager or Head of Service to apply for the program and will need evidence of this at interview.

The course commences in January 2025 at Avery Hill Campus, Greenwich University. The course is delivered as a blend of practice placements, directed study and classroom-based learning over 12 months. As a Full time student you will work under the direction of a Community Practice Assessor or Supervisor who holds the SPDN qualification, within a defined locality agreed on appointment.

If you are successfully shortlisted you will be invited to a joint interview with KCHFT and the University of Greenwich and will be expected to undertake interview and assessment., 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

Post Graduate Diploma in Community Specialist Practice: District Nurse(Work based learning route)12 months

In order to be considered you normally need to be….

· A registered nurse with 2 years post registration experience and at least 12 months Community Nursing experience

· Able to provide evidence of Degree award 2:2 or above(consideration could be made for those in receipt of Diploma in Higher Nursing Education with additional study at level 6)

· Active NMC Mentor, Practice Assessor or Supervisor

· Able to provide evidence of recent professional development in your clinical area

In addition, you need to be dedicated to working in partnership with the Multi-disciplinary team to promote health and well-being and integrate services. You must also be keen to develop your clinical leadership skills to improve healthcare delivery in your community and understand current practice and policy on issues relating to your area of clinical practice.

This secondment opportunity is offered at mid Band 5 pay, but matching of current salary will be considered in agreement with supporting evidence from your Heads of Service.