Visa Information
This position offers a Certificate of Sponsorship for eligible international candidates who require skilled worker status to work in the UK. However, applicants must still confirm their visa eligibility directly with the employer before applying.
Job Summary
Now is the time to be part of a healthcare transformation. The new NHS 10-Year Plan puts community care at the centre of service delivery, shifting resources closer to where people live and promoting prevention over hospital admission. As a member of a community-based NHS trust, you’ll be at the forefront of this change.
As a Community Nurse with Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, you’ll work in integrated neighbourhood teams, delivering joined-up care alongside GPs, mental health professionals, social workers, and voluntary services. This role offers new career pathways, apprenticeships, and personalised development support.
The NHS 10-Year Plan brings improved workforce standards, including better flexible working arrangements, enhanced mental health support, safer workplaces, and stronger protections against discrimination. Your work will have both local impact and national importance in underserved areas.
About Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is rated ‘outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We are passionate about delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. We need outstanding people who share our values: compassionate, aspirational, responsive, and excellent.
We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, recognizing that these principles lead to better patient care and a happier workforce. We welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we pride ourselves on our diverse workplace environment.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we support our staff to work in ways that benefit both the organisation, our patients, and our employees. We offer flexible working arrangements that won’t require sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments.
Job Responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Community Nurse to join our caring and progressive team in Sevenoaks. You will work as part of a close-knit team dedicated to the health and wellbeing of people in Sevenoaks, which is made up of a diverse patient group with complex needs.
As a Band 5 Community Nurse, you will work as part of a team to keep people safe and well at home. You will use your clinical judgment to support evidence-based care planning for people living at home, in care homes, or other settings, ensuring that people who use our services have a good experience.
This role requires a valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes, as many community-based roles require individuals to drive to perform their duties. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
- Degree in a health relevant subject or willingness to complete a degree (within 3 years of appointment)
- Registered Healthcare Professional with relevant Professional body (1st Level Nurse/ NMC)
Desirable:
- Mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential:
- Experience of recent community/acute healthcare gained through education or work experience placement or previous employment
Knowledge
Essential:
- Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS
- Knowledge of up to date clinical practice
Skills & Abilities
Essential:
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to organise own work
Personal Attributes
Essential:
- Valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
- Ability to work under pressure
Ability to Manage
Essential:
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda for health under the guidance of the team lead/ward manager
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the NHS Jobs website. When completing your application, ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible as vacancies may close early if there is significant interest.
For international applicants, we recommend the following steps before applying:
- Verify your eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship with the employer
- Prepare required documentation including proof of qualifications, professional registration, and English language proficiency
- Ensure you have a valid passport and any required visas
- Prepare a detailed CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications
- Contact the recruitment team if you need assistance with the application process
Visa and Sponsorship Information
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.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present criminal record certificates from each country where 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.
All applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information about professional registration requirements, please see the NHS Careers website.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. 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.
Additional Information
At Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. This helps ensure your safety, that of your colleagues, and the patients we serve.
We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you need an application form in an alternative format, please contact our recruitment team. All information supplied on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Employer Details
Employer: Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Sevenoaks OPD, Sevenoaks, TN13 3PG
Website: https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/
Reference number: 846-7650968-CF
Contact: Jacqueline Bailey (Admin team lead)
Email: [email protected]
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 21 December 2025. We encourage early applications as vacancies may close early if there is significant interest.
Supporting Documents
The following supporting documents are available for this position:
- Job Description (PDF, 480 KB)
- KCHFT Staff Journey illustration (PDF, 916 KB)
li>Our Values into Action (DOCX, 150 KB)
Privacy Notice
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