Job summary
St Margarets Ward is an Acute Medical Ward for Healthcare of the Older Person at the Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital in Margate.
As a multi-skilled team, we are working hard to help improve patient's lives and help them to deal with their medical conditions with pride and without fear. We can offer you a rewarding, flexible and supportive role with great opportunities to learn a range of skills and work towards higher personal goals, if this is your desire.We are offering a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse position with opportunities to learn within the specialities of general medical and Health Care of the Older Person.
Main duties of the job
To provide professional leadership, advice and guidance to Nurses and Healthcare Assistants and foster collaborative partnerships with other disciplines.
To communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, ensuring accurate and seamless information is conveyed and documented.
Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of agreed standards, ensuring that any shortfall is brought to the attention of the Line Manager.
Ensure that all quality initiatives within the critical care environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times.
Assist in the development of clinical protocols ensuring that these are reviewed in accordance with the needs of the service in conjunction with the Ward Manager.
Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements.
Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with consultants, medical staff, nurse colleagues and other multi-agency.
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 and training
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust
- Delivery of evidence based practice
- Degree (BSc) or equivalent in a healthrelated subject, or working towards
- 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 & Experience
Essential
- Clinical credibility including Venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, IV Drugs and ILS
- Communication skills
- Facilitating Staff development and empowerment.
- Negotiation skills
Desirable
- Health and Safety Training
- Information technology Skills
Governance
Essential
- Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of Risk Management
Desirable
- Knowledge of DATIX
- Knowledge of Health Roster
Leadership & Management
Essential
- Is willing to undertake further training in Leadership and management
Desirable
- Has further training in Leadership and management
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust
- Delivery of evidence based practice
- Degree (BSc) or equivalent in a healthrelated subject, or working towards
- 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 & Experience
Essential
- Clinical credibility including Venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, IV Drugs and ILS
- Communication skills
- Facilitating Staff development and empowerment.
- Negotiation skills
Desirable
- Health and Safety Training
- Information technology Skills
Governance
Essential
- Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of Risk Management
Desirable
- Knowledge of DATIX
- Knowledge of Health Roster
Leadership & Management
Essential
- Is willing to undertake further training in Leadership and management
Desirable
- Has further training in Leadership and management
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).
