Are you interested in a career in emergency nursing? We have an exciting opportunity for you at East Kent! As one of the largest acute trusts in England, East Kent is renowned for exceptional healthcare services and is surrounded by beautiful beaches and the Kent countryside. With easy access to central London, East Kent offers the perfect balance between work and leisure, with something for everyone—historic cathedrals, castles, top-tier schools, and stylish restaurants.
We are recruiting for a Band 4 Nurse Associate to join our dynamic and supportive Emergency Department team. In this role, you will provide care to patients in urgent and emergency situations, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will manage patient flow and support the department’s operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic nurse looking to develop their skills in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will receive ongoing support and professional development, with the chance to enhance your clinical expertise and advance your career.
Join us and be part of a dedicated team committed to providing compassionate care while enjoying a vibrant work environment. We are proud to announce that our WHH A&E team won the Nursing Times TEAM OF THE YEAR 2024 award—be part of this award-winning team!
Main duties of the job
* Working as a registered professional, adhering to the NMC code of conduct & implementing plans of care to ensure that patient’s physical, social and psychological needs are met.
* Act as the identified Nurse for acutely ill patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care.
* Act as the patients’ advocate.
* Liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Be clinically competent in all areas of practice relevant to the post.
* Work to eliminate all avoidable infection by acting as a role model in infection prevention and control to all staff, visitors and patients.
* Minimise risk of harm to patients, staff and visitors by working according to risk management policies.
* Participate in the orientation of new staff to their duties and the ward routine.
* Demonstrate consistent high standard of hand hygiene practice and promote standards to staff, visitors and patients.
* Promote patient independence as much as possible.
* Responsible for admission and discharge procedures including the correct handling of patient’s property.
Person specification
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
* NMC Registered nursing associate.
* Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust.
* Delivery of evidence-based practice.
* Evidence of facilitating learning in practice.
* Previous experience at Band 4 within specialty.
* Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development.
Clinical Skills and Experience
* Patient-focused approach.
* Ability to develop working relationships with others.
* Time management and personal organisation skills.
* Calm under pressure.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Understanding of own limitations and seeks management support when appropriate.
* Basic IT skills.
* National Patient Survey & awareness of the RCEM guidelines.
Governance
* Essence of Care.
* DATIX reporting tool.
* Understanding around Duty of candour.
* Knowledge of decontamination standards.
Personal/Professional Attributes
* Upholds and models the trust values.
* Demonstrates patient-focused approach.
Other requirements
* Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team.
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.
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