We have a fantastic career opportunity in forward thinking critical care environment
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Sister/Charge nurse position within the Critical Care department at The William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, Kent.
We pride ourselves on delivering consistently high standards of holistic care. This is reflected in our CQC reports, ICNARC data, performance metrics and feedback from patients, relatives and visitors to our unit.
We have a busy, mixed level unit admitting emergency and elective patients from a variety of specialities. These include maxillo-facial surgery and pPCI covering Kent.
We will have dedicated training for multi-professional use which will include a state-of-the-art high-fidelity simulation room.
We are a friendly, supportive and dynamic team with a strong commitment to professional development. Critical Care is fully committed to audit, research and forward thinking, providing a dynamic environment conducive to gaining additional knowledge and skills.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, innovative, and self-motivated sister/charge nurse to join our well-established and diverse team. You will be expected to act and support our large workforce, to set and maintain the high clinical standards we all aspire to. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years as a Band 5 within critical care and have completed the critical care course. You will need to demonstrate a pro-active and adaptive approach to support the ward managers and staff. You will need a positive mind-set and hold an interest in working within a fast-moving unit. The candidate must be an effective communicator, who can demonstrate problem solving skills with the ability to work under pressure, managing staff and delivering patient focused care. They will be able to demonstrate flexibility to meet the varied demands of the role as required.
There are excellent development and educational opportunities. This will help develop the right skills, the right set of behaviours and culture in order for us to motivate and engage our colleagues.
At EKHUFT, the learning and development team for the trust, support through each step of their journey, from the first management role and beyond.
We will offer both classroom-based learning and bespoke advice.
Applicants must have:
* Extensive clinical leadership/team management experience
* Expert skills in caring for both Level 2 and Level 3 patients
* A Degree or equivalent level of education and experience
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.
If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person specification
Experience
* 3 years experience at Band 5 in Critical Care
* Continuous quality improvement
* Evidence of a career in critical care nursing which demonstrates a wide knowledge within the field
Skills
* Clinical credibility
* Venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, IV drugs and ILS
* Communication, negotiation and facilitation skills
* Staff development and empowerment
* Health and safety
* Requires information technology skills
Knowledge
* Clinical governance
* Risk management issues
* Key issues and development in nursing
* Quality improvement tools, ward metrics
Qualifications
* Registered General Nurse
* Academic critical care qualification
* Degree in nursing or working towards degree or equivalent
There are lots of great opportunities at East Kent Hospitals, where staff are caring and put patients first, innovation flourishes and you can develop your career. We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us. To find out more about East Kent visit our website.
We’ll close this job advert once we’ve received sufficient applications which may be before the closing date so please apply as soon as possible. We only accept online applications. If you have any difficulty with this please contact our Resourcing Team on 01227 866450 who are happy to help.
We have a relocation policy for eligible candidates, parking available at Trust sites but we encourage other options, like car sharing or public transport.
The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.
The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer facing roles.
Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.
Applicants for eligible roles requiring Tier 2 sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria.
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Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Anna Reilly, Job title: CNE, Email address: anna.reilly@nhs.net, Telephone number: 01233 616114
To find out more about working with us, or to arrange an informal visit to see us in action, please contact:
Anna Reilly-Clinical Nurse Educator on 01233 616114 -ext 7238681
For further information about the Trust, please access the documents below, or visit our website.
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