Job summary We have 9 medical wards based on the William Harvey Hospital site. We currently have vacancies on our Healthcare for Older People (HCOOP) wards, Respiratory ward and our general medical ward including secondment opportunities for our Respiratory Assessment Day Unit. We are keen to hear from registered nurses that are passionate, forward thinking and proactive. If you enjoy working as part of a team, expand your skills and experience within various specialities we would like to hear from you. In return we offer training and career development opportunities. Main duties of the job To provide high quality clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations.Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from senior Nurse in ChargeWork autonomously and with others to always deliver high standards of care to patients and their carers, autonomously as part of a team.Communicate in line with Trust values, to patients carers and staff at all times.Take every opportunity to continue to develop, practice and expand their own general and specialist nursing skills. 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. 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 02 April 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 344-3995WHH-A Job locations William Harvey Hospital Kennington Road Ashford TN24 0LZ 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 and training Essential Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust Delivery of evidence-based practice Demonstrates patient focused approach Desirable Previous experience at Band 5 within specialty Evidence of facilitating learning in practice Evidence of on-going personal professional development Clinical skills and experience Essential Patient focused approach Basic IT skills. Well-developed verbal & written communication skills. Ability to develop working relationships with others. Time management and personal organisation skills. Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. Governance Essential NMC Code of Conduct Clinical Governance Risk management Understanding of current issues in nursing. Desirable Knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of quality improvement 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. Calm under pressure. Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively. Good interpersonal skills. Desirable Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision making and problem-solving skills. Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust Delivery of evidence-based practice Demonstrates patient focused approach Desirable Previous experience at Band 5 within specialty Evidence of facilitating learning in practice Evidence of on-going personal professional development Clinical skills and experience Essential Patient focused approach Basic IT skills. Well-developed verbal & written communication skills. Ability to develop working relationships with others. Time management and personal organisation skills. Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. Governance Essential NMC Code of Conduct Clinical Governance Risk management Understanding of current issues in nursing. Desirable Knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of quality improvement 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. Calm under pressure. Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively. Good interpersonal skills. Desirable Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision making and problem-solving 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 William Harvey Hospital Kennington Road Ashford TN24 0LZ Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)