Job summary As a multi-skilled team, we are working hard to help improve patient's lives and help them to deal with their medical conditions with pride and without fear. We can offer you a rewarding, flexible and supportive role with great opportunities to learn a range of skills and work towards higher personal goals, if this is your desire. We are offering a Registered Nurse position with opportunities to learn within the speciality of Respiratory, on a fast-paced acute medical ward. The ward is a 23 bedded, monitored unit. Speciality training is given to all staff and supported well by the respiratory teams. Good education/progression opportunities which will be supported by the Ward Manager. Main duties of the job To support the Ward Manager and other colleagues in the everyday running of the ward. Maintain patient dignity and respect all patients, colleagues, other staff and relatives. Allocated your own cohort of patients for the shift, you will be their first point of contact and will be responsible for their medical needs. 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 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 344-1300QEH-A Job locations Fordwich Ward QEQM Hospital, St Peters Road Margate CT9 4AN 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 NMC registered Grades A-C or 4 and above in both English & Maths Desirable In process of taking OSCE and able to register for NMC PIN Evidence of facilitating learning in practice Evidence of on-going personal professional development Governance Essential Upholding Trust Values Understanding of patient confidentiality, governance regulations and trust's policy surrounding this Clinical Skills and experience Essential Demonstrates patient focused approach Delivery of evidence based practice Demonstrate good time management and organisational skills Remain calm under pressure Personal & Professional Attributes Essential Understanding of NMC code of conduct Desirable Newly qualified Nurse who has applied for NMC PIN Other Requirements Essential Basic IT Skills Good level of spoken and written English is essential Desirable Advanced IT skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered Grades A-C or 4 and above in both English & Maths Desirable In process of taking OSCE and able to register for NMC PIN Evidence of facilitating learning in practice Evidence of on-going personal professional development Governance Essential Upholding Trust Values Understanding of patient confidentiality, governance regulations and trust's policy surrounding this Clinical Skills and experience Essential Demonstrates patient focused approach Delivery of evidence based practice Demonstrate good time management and organisational skills Remain calm under pressure Personal & Professional Attributes Essential Understanding of NMC code of conduct Desirable Newly qualified Nurse who has applied for NMC PIN Other Requirements Essential Basic IT Skills Good level of spoken and written English is essential Desirable Advanced IT skills 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 Fordwich Ward QEQM Hospital, St Peters Road Margate CT9 4AN Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)