East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Do you want to work for one of the UK's largest Trusts?
We have an excellent opportunity within the General & Specialist Medicine Care Group at The Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate.
We are looking for a person who has some previous experience of working in the specialty, but we also encourage applications from Senior Nurses or those from other health care environments.
Main duties of the job
To provide effective patient care whilst working as a member of the nursing team across East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust. To ensure the maintenance of high standards of patient care in response to service needs.
By working clinically as a member of the nursing team you will work in partnership with the Ward Manager to provide clinical, professional and managerial leadership for a ward-based team of qualified and non-qualified staff. The post holder will be required to deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager and ensure a positive patient experience through the delivery of high standards of patient care. Leading clinical nursing practice within the clinical area. Securing and assuring the highest standards of clinical care with the support of the Matron and Head of Nursing. The effective management of clinical and non-clinical risk reporting to the Ward Manager within the Directorate Clinical Governance Framework.
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 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* Mentor Qualification or ENB 998
* Completion of Preceptorship
Clinical skills and experience
* 3 years minimum band 5 experience
* Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust
* Delivery of evidence based practice
* Demonstrates patient focused approach
* Previous experience at Band 5
* Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
* Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
Personal/professional attributes
* Understanding of frailty patients and their demands
* Calm under pressure
* Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
* Good interpersonal skills
* Understanding of own limitations and seeks management support when appropriate
* Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
Governance
* NMC Code of Conduct
* Essence of Care
* Basic IT skills
* Ability to develop working relationships with others
* Time management and personal organisation skills
* Local Nursing standards
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.
Address
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital
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