Main area: General Surgery & Gastroenterology
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
* Full time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (To cover Night shifts)
Job ref: 344-0964QEH
Site: QEQM
Town: Margate
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 29/01/2025 23:59
Job overview
The Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, Margate, offers an exciting and supportive environment for ambitious professionals who want to work at the top of their game! We are looking for an experienced nurse to join our dynamic team as a Band 6 Sister. In this role, you will lead and deliver high-quality care to patients, guiding and mentoring junior staff to ensure excellent patient outcomes. You will manage the day-to-day operations of the department, ensuring efficient patient flow and resource management, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Main duties of the job
* To work in all areas of the department as required, in line with need and own scope of competence.
* To demonstrate specialist patient care expertise underpinned by theory and incorporating evidence-based practice.
* To maintain accountability and demonstrate skills in undertaking assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients without supervision.
* To take responsibility for the accurate assimilation, interpretation and reporting of clinical data in relation to patients and take appropriate action.
* To review and modify planned interventions in response to the needs of patient care and act independently where appropriate, seeking advice where required.
* To order appropriate diagnostic investigations, such as x-rays and laboratory tests, to assist in managing episodes of care.
* To prioritise own work and that of others to ensure the department is managed effectively.
* To ensure the provision and correct utilisation of specialist equipment for use in patient care.
* To promote standards of care, and in conjunction with senior colleagues develop these, incorporating current professional recommendations and evidence-based pathways.
* To promote a multidisciplinary approach to care, recognising, utilising and valuing the expertise of other disciplines.
* To act as a positive role model and resource for health professionals.
* To provide leadership for the nursing team to ensure a high standard of patient care, providing support and supervision as required.
Working for our organisation
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.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
Clinical skills and experience
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Leadership skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to effectively prioritise and organise own workload and workload of others.
* Effective use of research and implementation of evidence-based practice.
* Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
* Experience of delivering presentations.
Qualifications and training
* Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience.
* Registered Nurse, Intravenous accreditation, Prep for Mentorship course or equivalent.
* Degree (BSc) or equivalent in a health-related subject, or working towards.
* Experience of contributing to research and audit programmes.
Governance
* Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment.
* Clear understanding of safeguarding procedures.
The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.
The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer-facing roles.
Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.
We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.
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