Job summary
Do you want to work for one of the UK's largest Trusts, situated in the heart of the "Garden of England", just a stone's throw from London and with easy, fast access to France and beyond?
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to perform as a Band 5 Staff Nurse within a very busy and friendly team.
We are an 18 bedded acute Neurology ward, with 8 extra beds used for winter pressures. We also have a patient investigation unit to facilitate the 8 extra beds. We pride ourselves on our excellent standards of care and excellent team work. There will be opportunities for training to enhance your skills and knowledge and the successful candidate will be welcomed to a very popular ward within the Trust. We welcome applications from individuals who feel they can meet the demands and needs of this specialist area.
Main duties of the job
- Provide professional leadership, advice and guidance to junior nurses and healthcare assistants and foster collaborative partnerships with other disciplines.
- Ensure centrally set quality standards are maintained.
- Assist in developing a research and evidence-based approach to all nursing practice linking with Trust-wide colleagues.
- Take part in regular audits of nursing standards and practice.
- To keep abreast of current professional issues and maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform your role effectively
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.
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 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
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust.
- Delivery of evidence-based practice.
- Demonstrates patient focused approach.
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 5.
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice.
- Evidence of on-going personal and professional development.
Skills
Essential
- Productive ward/department basic IT skills.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to develop working relationships with others.
- Time management and personal organisation skills.
Desirable
- Local nursing standards.
- National patient survey.
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Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with NMC or HCPC.
- Bachelor's Degree.
Desirable
- Mentor qualification.
- Completion of preceptorship.
Other
Essential
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust.
- Delivery of evidence-based practice.
- Demonstrates patient focused approach.
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 5.
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice.
- Evidence of on-going personal and professional development.
Skills
Essential
- Productive ward/department basic IT skills.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to develop working relationships with others.
- Time management and personal organisation skills.
Desirable
- Local nursing standards.
- National patient survey.
kn
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with NMC or HCPC.
- Bachelor's Degree.
Desirable
- Mentor qualification.
- Completion of preceptorship.
Other
Essential
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values.
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.
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.
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).
