Job summary
To be responsible for the professional and managerial leadership of the Acute medical nursing team, demonstrating a supportive and flexible leadership approach and a proactive, responsible attitude so as to promote confidence in the team and the service to patients, other professionals and commissioners.
To provide expert knowledge and leadership in the continuing and progressive development of the acute medicine service.
The postholder will be the lead Acute medicine nurse responsible for adult safeguarding policies and training in conjunction with the Acute medical education Team.
To be responsible for the delivery of the model of acute medical nursing care in order to improve the patient's experience and multi-disciplinary working.
To embed existing and create further pathways in order to improve the service offered to our patients encompassing the Acute Medical Units, Same Day Emergency Care and Acute Assessment Unit, working with the Emergency Department and other same day services.
To be part of the senior nursing structure within the acute medical team and supporting the Urgency, Emergency and Acute Medicine (UEAM) speciality contribute to the overall upholding of emergency care performance targets through performance in Acute medicine pathways.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for the professional and managerial leadership of the Acute medical nursing team, demonstrating a supportive and flexible leadership.
- To embed existing and create further pathways in order to improve the service offered to our patients encompassing the Acute Medical Units, Same Day Emergency Care and Acute Assessment Unit, working with the Emergency Department and other same day services.
- To be part of the senior nursing structure within the acute medical team and supporting the Urgency, Emergency and Acute Medicine (UEAM) specialty contribute to the overall upholding of emergency care performance targets through performance in Acute medicine pathways.
- To assist in the resolution of any conflicts within the clinical area, resolving informal complaints locally and assisting in the investigation of and response to formal complaints as required.
- Responsible for appraisal and personal development of the Acute Medical nursing team. To act as a coach and mentor for relevant members of staff.
- To investigate accidents and adverse incidents; identify and implement corrective action where necessary. To contribute to the wider Acute medicine and UEAM governance framework.
- To take responsibility for the devolved budget and monitor expenditure keeping within agreed limit
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 careers we care for every day.
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 & Training
Essential
- Minimum three years at Band 7 (or higher clinical grade) in a hospital setting.
- Ability to evidence resolving user concerns effectively.
- Extensive Post registration experience
- Ability to evidence continuous quality improvement.
Desirable
- Monitoring and audit of facilities services and clinical environment.
Goverance
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload and cope under pressure in order to meet deadlines. Calm under pressure. Ability to lead a team
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills. t. Ability to handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to manage conflicting and complex issues.
- Patient and carer centred approach.
- Clincal credibility and knowledge of evidence based clinical practice.
- IT Skills
- Influencing and negotiating skills.
- Coaching and facilitating skills. Staff Development and empowerment
Personal & Professional Attributes
Essential
- Local improvement journey priorities.
- National and Local nursing agenda.
- Current Health Service priorities.
- Clincal Governance. Health & safety.
Desirable
- National Standards for cleanliness in hospitals.
- PLACE Programme.
- National Standards for Privacy & Dignity.
- NHSLA Standards.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development related to the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Minimum three years at Band 7 (or higher clinical grade) in a hospital setting.
- Ability to evidence resolving user concerns effectively.
- Extensive Post registration experience
- Ability to evidence continuous quality improvement.
Desirable
- Monitoring and audit of facilities services and clinical environment.
Goverance
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload and cope under pressure in order to meet deadlines. Calm under pressure. Ability to lead a team
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills. t. Ability to handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to manage conflicting and complex issues.
- Patient and carer centred approach.
- Clincal credibility and knowledge of evidence based clinical practice.
- IT Skills
- Influencing and negotiating skills.
- Coaching and facilitating skills. Staff Development and empowerment
Personal & Professional Attributes
Essential
- Local improvement journey priorities.
- National and Local nursing agenda.
- Current Health Service priorities.
- Clincal Governance. Health & safety.
Desirable
- National Standards for cleanliness in hospitals.
- PLACE Programme.
- National Standards for Privacy & Dignity.
- NHSLA Standards.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development related to the role.
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).
