Job summary
Are you interested in a career in Acute medicine or Same day emergency care nursing? If so there is a position here for you at William Harvey Hospital - AMU department at East Kent. We are one of the largest acute Trusts in England and are in the enviable position of being surrounded by beautiful beaches and the Kent countryside but with easy links to the centre of London. So, whether you are interested in cathedrals, castles, exceptional grammar schools or chic and stylish restaurants, East Kent has something for everyone.
Now is an exciting time to join the Urgent & Emergency Care Group at East Kent Hospitals. We were one of the Top Ten trusts in England for improvements in our emergency care access standards last year. We have also recently invested £6.2million in improvements across our emergency floor.
Main duties of the job
We currently have vacancies in Acute medical unit & Same Day Emergency Care unit areas in AMU Department and we are looking to increase our existing caring and compassionate team with nurses who are keen and enthusiastic; in return we can offer you a stimulating working environment which will develop the skills and abilities required in either speciality. To help you do this you will supported by a large multidisciplinary team which includes an established advanced clinical practitioner (ACP) programme, nurse consultants, practice development support and a governance, quality and audit team. AMU department has two Unit manager and a matron who are supported by the deputy head of Nursing and the care group head of nursing.
We offer flexible working and if you are unsure if a career in acute medicine, ambulatory or the emergency department is what you are looking for then we also offer a rotational programme so you will gain experience in all areas so you can decide where to specialise at a later date.
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.
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
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- Mentor Qualification or ENB 998
- Completion of Preceptorship
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- 2 years clinical experience in a Care setting
- Delivery of evidence based practice.
- Demonstrates patient focused approach.
- Basic IT skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of on-going personal and professional development
Governance
Essential
- NMC Code of Conduct.
- Understanding of current issues in nursing.
Desirable
- Clinical Governance and Risk management
Personal/Professional attributes
Essential
- Well-developed verbal & written communication skills.
- Ability to develop working relationships with others.
- Time management and personal organisation skills.
- Calm under pressure
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
Other Requirements
Essential
- Upholds and models the Trust values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- Mentor Qualification or ENB 998
- Completion of Preceptorship
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- 2 years clinical experience in a Care setting
- Delivery of evidence based practice.
- Demonstrates patient focused approach.
- Basic IT skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of on-going personal and professional development
Governance
Essential
- NMC Code of Conduct.
- Understanding of current issues in nursing.
Desirable
- Clinical Governance and Risk management
Personal/Professional attributes
Essential
- Well-developed verbal & written communication skills.
- Ability to develop working relationships with others.
- Time management and personal organisation skills.
- Calm under pressure
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
Other Requirements
Essential
- Upholds and models the Trust 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).
