Job summary Are you interested in a career in Acute Medicine? 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 everyonehistoric cathedrals, castles, top-tier schools, and stylish restaurants. We are recruiting for a Band 4 Nurse Associate to join our dynamic and supportive Acute Medical 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. 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 prevention 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. Work to eliminate avoidable infection by working according to infection control policies. Demonstrate consistent high standard of hand hygiene practice and promote standards to staff, visitors and patients. Promote patient independence as much as possible. To undertake clinical skills, ensuring procedures are explained to patients in order to gain informed consent and involvement in care decisions, including: Responsible for admission and discharge procedures including the correct handling of patient's property. 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 06 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Per anum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 344-1283WHH-A Job locations William Harvey Hospital Kennington road Ashford 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, Experience & Skills Essential NMC Registered nursing associate. Delivery of evidence-based practice Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust Delivery of evidence-based practice Desirable Previous experience at Band 4 within specialty Evidence of on-going personal professional development Evidence of facilitating learning in practice. Clinical Skills and Experience Essential Understanding of own limitations and seeks management support when Appropriate. Good interpersonal skills. Calm under pressure Time management and personal organisation skills. Ability to develop working relationships with others. Patient focused approach. Basic IT Skills Well-developed verbal & written communication skills. Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively Desirable National Patient Survey & Awareness of the Acute Medicine guidelines Governance Essential Essence of Care DATIX reporting tool Understanding around Duty of candour Desirable Knowledge of decontamination standards Personal/professional attributes Essential Up holds and models the trust values Well-developed verbal & written communication skills Ability to develop working relationships with others Time management and personal organisation skills Demonstrates patient focused approach Other Requirements Essential Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team. Person Specification Qualifications, Experience & Skills Essential NMC Registered nursing associate. Delivery of evidence-based practice Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust Delivery of evidence-based practice Desirable Previous experience at Band 4 within specialty Evidence of on-going personal professional development Evidence of facilitating learning in practice. Clinical Skills and Experience Essential Understanding of own limitations and seeks management support when Appropriate. Good interpersonal skills. Calm under pressure Time management and personal organisation skills. Ability to develop working relationships with others. Patient focused approach. Basic IT Skills Well-developed verbal & written communication skills. Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively Desirable National Patient Survey & Awareness of the Acute Medicine guidelines Governance Essential Essence of Care DATIX reporting tool Understanding around Duty of candour Desirable Knowledge of decontamination standards Personal/professional attributes Essential Up holds and models the trust values Well-developed verbal & written communication skills Ability to develop working relationships with others Time management and personal organisation skills Demonstrates patient focused approach Other Requirements Essential Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team. 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 TN24 0LZ Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)