Job summary Seabathing ward is a Trauma and Orthopaedic ward. The ward has a very proactive staff and has achieved good patient outcomes. We aim to provide safe and effective care that exceeds the expectations of our patients and the public and we are looking for excellent staff who embrace our Trust values and care so that: People feel cared for as individuals People feel safe, reassured and involved People feel that we are making a difference People feel teamwork, trust and respect sit at the heart of everything we do Main duties of the job 2 years' experience at Band 5 in a hospital setting. Resolving user concerns effectively. Continuous quality improvement. Mentorship By working clinically as a member of the nursing team you will work in partnership with the Ward Manger 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 deputize in the absence of the Ward Manager and ensure a positive patient experience through the delivery of high standards of patient care. In addition band 6 Investment across the surgical / medical remit is recommended to enable senior experienced nurse presence at night and over the 24 hour period at weekends, providing clinical leadership across wards. The posts will be attached to the above priority wards but all existing band 6s would be included in the provision of a dedicated Rota (through E-Rostering) to cover the out of hours period 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 Manager within the Directorate Clinical Governance Framework. About us We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals 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. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 344-2686QEH Job locations QEQM Hospital Ramsgate Road Margate CT9 4BG 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 registered nurse, degree in Nursing or working towards degree or equivalent Desirable Degree in Nursing Experience Essential min 2 years band 5 setting in a hospital setting Desirable 3 years post registration experience in a variety of acute clinical settings Skills Essential clinical skills communication skills, staff development and empowerment, Desirable health and safety Knowledge Essential On-going professional development. Clinical governance. Risk management Issues Key issues and development in nursing Desirable Quality Improvement tools ward metrics Other Essential Upholds and models the Trust values Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and Nationally Person Specification Qualifications Essential registered nurse, degree in Nursing or working towards degree or equivalent Desirable Degree in Nursing Experience Essential min 2 years band 5 setting in a hospital setting Desirable 3 years post registration experience in a variety of acute clinical settings Skills Essential clinical skills communication skills, staff development and empowerment, Desirable health and safety Knowledge Essential On-going professional development. Clinical governance. Risk management Issues Key issues and development in nursing Desirable Quality Improvement tools ward metrics Other Essential Upholds and models the Trust values Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and Nationally 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 QEQM Hospital Ramsgate Road Margate CT9 4BG Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)