Job summary
The post holder carries continuing responsibility throughout the 24 hour period for the assessment and delivery of care needs, resource management including budgets, capacity and patient pathways.
This post also carries continuing responsibility for the management of the ward team, including development of nursing staff and teaching of students.
Main duties of the job
The post holder carries continuing responsibility throughout the 24 hour period for the assessment and delivery of care needs, resource management including budgets, capacity and patient pathways.
This post also carries continuing responsibility for the management of the ward team, including development of nursing staff and teaching of students.
For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
About us
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust (DGT) is a dynamic and transforming Trust, committed to delivering the highest quality service to the communities it serves. DGT is an organisation that is genuinely committed to making you feel valued and important by supporting your physical and mental wellbeing, your career development and your general enjoyment of work.
We provide services across Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford, Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, Erith and District Hospital, Bexley and Gravesham Community Hospital in Gravesend as well as a number of community locations across our population.
At DGT, we put quality at the heart of everything we do and whether directly or indirectly, everyone in this organisation contributes to providing safe, effective and compassionate care.
We are delighted that you are considering to come here and I very much look forward to meeting you personally.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Education and training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse or equivalent
- Educated to degree level or working towards
- Recognised mentorship course
- Evidence of continuing clinical & professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of audit or research project.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 6 ward level
- Experience within speciality and management experience in acute or emergency setting
- Knowledge of current nursing issues
- Knowledge of professional responsibilities
Desirable
- Prior experience as a team leader
Skills
Essential
- Management of leadership roles and skills
- Ability of managing change at ward/department level
- Evidence of managing staff and dealing with difficult situations
- Ability to prioritise own work load and that of other staff
- Computer literate
- Demonstrate excellent communication & interpersonal skills
- Teaching and assessing skills
- Competent clinical skills: male catheterisation, cannulation, phlebotomy, ILS, drug administration
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing change
- IT skills
Personal attributes
Essential
- Calm Assertive Well organised Methodical Self motivating Persistent Articulate Problem solving approach Confident and effective Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work on own initiative
Person Specification
Education and training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse or equivalent
- Educated to degree level or working towards
- Recognised mentorship course
- Evidence of continuing clinical & professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of audit or research project.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 6 ward level
- Experience within speciality and management experience in acute or emergency setting
- Knowledge of current nursing issues
- Knowledge of professional responsibilities
Desirable
- Prior experience as a team leader
Skills
Essential
- Management of leadership roles and skills
- Ability of managing change at ward/department level
- Evidence of managing staff and dealing with difficult situations
- Ability to prioritise own work load and that of other staff
- Computer literate
- Demonstrate excellent communication & interpersonal skills
- Teaching and assessing skills
- Competent clinical skills: male catheterisation, cannulation, phlebotomy, ILS, drug administration
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing change
- IT skills
Personal attributes
Essential
- Calm Assertive Well organised Methodical Self motivating Persistent Articulate Problem solving approach Confident and effective Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work on own initiative
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
