Job summary
We are looking to second a Band 6 Junior Sister / charge nurse within Outpatients at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital and Estuary House, Whitstable.
Outpatients services are delivered across a multiple location including, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, William Harvey Hospital Ashford, Kent & Canterbury Hospital, Buckland Hospital Dover, Royal Victoria Hospital Folkestone and Estuary View.
The Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse role is the key supporting function to the Senior Matron to enable the optimal care of our outpatients and to the Trust. The delivery of a high, effective and compassionate care is the most important role within the organisation.
Outpatients Services are delivered between 8am and 6.30pm Monday - Friday, but there may be in the future requirements to support evening and weekend clinics.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role is to support the Senior Matron in service delivery, including clinical governance, financial delivery and managerial leadership, including the effective management of clinical teams, which includes performance and sickness absence management, managing clinical and non-clinical risk reporting to the Outpatient Senior Matron within the Care Group Clinical governance framework.
Ensuring effective policies and process management in all aspects related to clinical areas.
Leading staff training and development to establish highly motivated, well trained teams. Identify and minimise clinical and non-clinical risk issues reporting to the Senior Sister and other senior staff.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals 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
- Graduate Diploma level or equivalent.
- Evidence of Management course
- Registered General nurse
- Mentorship qualification
Skills and Experience
Essential
- 2 years' experience at supervisory/managerial role
- Delivery of evidence- based practice
- Demonstrates patient focused approach and resolving user concerns effectively
- Continuous quality improvement
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Calm under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
- Good interpersonal skills
- Understanding of own limitations and seeks management support when appropriate
Desirable
- Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
Governance
Essential
- NMC Code of Conduct
- Essence of Care
- Basic IT skills
- Well developed verbal & written communication skills
- Ability to develop working relationships with others
- Time management and personal organisation skills
Desirable
- Local nursing standards
- National Patient Survey
Other requirements
Essential
- Evidence of on-going personal and professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate Diploma level or equivalent.
- Evidence of Management course
- Registered General nurse
- Mentorship qualification
Skills and Experience
Essential
- 2 years' experience at supervisory/managerial role
- Delivery of evidence- based practice
- Demonstrates patient focused approach and resolving user concerns effectively
- Continuous quality improvement
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Calm under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
- Good interpersonal skills
- Understanding of own limitations and seeks management support when appropriate
Desirable
- Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
Governance
Essential
- NMC Code of Conduct
- Essence of Care
- Basic IT skills
- Well developed verbal & written communication skills
- Ability to develop working relationships with others
- Time management and personal organisation skills
Desirable
- Local nursing standards
- National Patient Survey
Other requirements
Essential
- Evidence of on-going personal and professional development
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).
