East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
About
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.
We also provide some specialist services for a wider population, including renal services in Medway and Maidstone and a cardiac service for all of Kent based at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford.
Our Vision and Values
We have a national and international reputation for delivering high quality specialist care, particularly in cancer, kidney disease, stroke and vascular services.
We value and pursue excellence in research and innovation. Our Trust has been ranked first in Kent for clinical research studies, as well as consistently recruiting high numbers of patients into research trials.
As a teaching Trust we play a vital role in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, working closely with local universities and Kings College University in London.
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.
Key Details
Location:
Site: Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital
Address: Ramsgate Road
Town: Margate
Postcode: CT9 4AN
Major / Minor Region: Kent
Contract Type & Working Pattern:
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (long days)
* Full time
* Flexible working
Salary:
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: Band 5
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to expand our current service within General Surgery & Gastroenterology at the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital. We are looking for a Band 5 nurse to join our team to support acutely unwell surgical patients. We specialise in surgical and orthopaedic care; therefore, some basic knowledge is recommended, however, not essential.
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To provide clinical and professional skills and work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team. You will care for a variety of surgical and orthopaedic patients within the day and will be expected to be able to carry out nurse led assessments of your patients and recognise a deteriorating patient. Acuity can change hourly so it is important you are able to prioritise your workload effectively in order to keep yourselves and the patients safe.
You will also be required to assist your patients getting ready for theatre if they are required to have surgery and be able to care for them prior to their operation. You will be required to facilitate safe discharges if required and plan appropriate admissions to hospital.
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.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
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.
Applicant Requirements
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Criteria:
* Registered Nurse NMC pin number
* Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust.
* Demonstrates patient focused approach
* Delivery of evidence-based practice
Desirable Criteria:
* Evidence of ongoing personal + professional development
* Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
Experience
Essential Criteria:
* Patient focused approach
* Basic IT skills
* Well-developed verbal & written communication skills
* Ability to develop working relationships with others
* Time management and personal organisation skills
Desirable Criteria:
* Venepuncture
* Bladder scans
* Catheterisation
* Cannulation
* IV medications
Knowledge and Other Requirements
Essential Criteria:
* NMC Code of Conduct
* Clinical Governance
* Risk management
* Understanding of current issues in nursing
* Calm under pressure
* Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
* Good interpersonal skills
* To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission & Values
* Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and nationally
Desirable Criteria:
* National Patient Survey
* Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
Further Details / Informal Visits Contact
Name: Candy Rigby
Job title: Associate Director of Nursing
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 07934 603366
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