To provide a safe environment for patient care.
To ensure best practice with infection prevention and control.
The post holder will be responsible for the motivation of the team to maintain a high standard of patient care.
To ensure the highest standards of clinical care by providing strong leadership and support. Demonstrate efficient organisation, making maximum and economical use of resources and personnel.
To ensure patients are treated with dignity and respect.
To work as an advocate, available for advice, support for staff, patients and their families access to all areas required to plan their care.
Main duties of the job
Pre-assessing nursing in clinic. Paperwork. Problem solving.
* To provide a safe environment for patient care.
* To ensure best practice with infection prevention and control.
* The post holder will be responsible for the motivation of the team to maintain a high standard of patient care.
* To ensure the highest standards of clinical care by providing strong leadership and support. Demonstrate efficient organisation, making maximum and economical use of resources and personnel.
* To ensure patients are treated with dignity and respect.
To work as an advocate, available for advice, support for staff, patients and their families access to all areas required to plan their care.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Governance
Essential
* NMC or HPC code of conduct
* Risk management issues Clinical governance
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
* Expert Clinical Skills. Patient focused approach. Able to cope in demanding situations. Time management and organisation skills. Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem solving skills. Well-developed verbal and written communication skills. Good problem solving skills. IT Literate. Good motivation & facilitation skills. Staff development & empowerment. Negotiating & Influencing skills. Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
Desirable
* Credible Leader
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
* Ability to coordinate surgical admissions lounge and areas of preassessment
* Ability to manage a group of staff
* Ability to manage conflicting and complex issues
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse ENB 998 preparation of mentors or equivalent LEO or management course.
* Diploma/ 1ST Degree/Diploma level education / willingness to complete diploma.
* Ensure registration with the relevant professional body is maintained and to practice within the professional codes of conduct of that body.
* RN/ODP
* Delivery of evidence based practice
Desirable
* Degree Post Graduate qualification Intermediate Life Support
* Previous experience at band 5 within surgery
* Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
* Evidence of on-going personal and professional development
Other requirements
Essential
* To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values.
* Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and Nationally
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
William Harvey Hospital
Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent
AShford
TN24 0LZ
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