Job summary By working clinically as a lead member of the nursing team you will work in partnership with the Ward Manager and Matron to provide clinical, professional and managerial leadership for the ward based team consisting of qualified and non qualified staff. You will be responsible for the effective management of clinical and non-clinical risk reporting to the Manager within the Directorate Clinical Governance Framework. You will be expected to liaise with theatre teams to safeguard the smooth and efficient flow of elective surgery through the department and management of overnight beds. Main duties of the job To support and assist the Ward Manager to provide continuing responsibility for the ward. Ensure staff competence for clinical practice procedures, using Trust competency framework, including appropriate underpinning knowledge and practical skills. To support and assist the Ward Manager to monitor performance and manage the nursing staff in areas of responsibility, ensuring all employment records are locally maintained and current in the absence of the Ward Manager. To support and assist the Ward Manager to ensure that all staff update mandatory training in line with Trust Guidelines. Maintain accurate staff records regarding annual leave, sickness and absence. Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team in planning patient care, implementing measures to improve the patient pathway. To deliver nursing care of the highest possible standard to patients in your care by ensuring that nursing assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care are undertaken competently by all staff. Lead and facilitate decision making within the ward and the development and implementation of ward objectives. About us 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. Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 344-2399SAC Job locations William Harvey Hospital Kennington Road Ashford Kent TN24 0LZ Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse with Degree qualification registered with the NMC Desirable Degree in Nursing Governance Essential Experience in completion of essential ward audits Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment Desirable Awareness of risk management issues Clinical skills and experience Essential 2 Years band 5 experience in surgical ward setting Desirable Experience in co- ordinating day surgery/nurse in charge duties Personal/professional attributes Essential Leadership skills and excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care Ability to work independently and as part of a team Respectful and professional Passionate about driving positive change in healthcare Other Essential On-going professional development Key issues and development in nursing Desirable Change improvement awareness Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse with Degree qualification registered with the NMC Desirable Degree in Nursing Governance Essential Experience in completion of essential ward audits Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment Desirable Awareness of risk management issues Clinical skills and experience Essential 2 Years band 5 experience in surgical ward setting Desirable Experience in co- ordinating day surgery/nurse in charge duties Personal/professional attributes Essential Leadership skills and excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care Ability to work independently and as part of a team Respectful and professional Passionate about driving positive change in healthcare Other Essential On-going professional development Key issues and development in nursing Desirable Change improvement awareness Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address William Harvey Hospital Kennington Road Ashford Kent TN24 0LZ Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)