Job summary
By working clinically as a member of the nursing team you will work in partnership with the Ward Manger to provide clinical, professional and managerial leadership for a ward-based team of qualified and non-qualified staff. The post holder will be required to deputize in the absence of the Ward Manager and ensure a positive patient experience through the delivery of high standards of patient care.
Leading clinical nursing practice within the clinical area.
Securing and assuring the highest standards of clinical care with the support of the Ward Manager and Head of Nursing.
The effective management of clinical and non-clinical risk reporting to the Manager within the Directorate Clinical Governance Framework.
Main duties of the job
Maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and otherhealth service business and adhere to data protection law
Comply with the Trust's policies and procedures, including infection prevention and control, risk management, health and safety, safeguarding children and adults, financial management and use of resources
Act at all times in accordance with the professional Codes of Conduct and accountability relevant to your role
Participate in annual mandatory training.
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.
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
- Degree in Nursing or working towards a degree or equitant
- Preparation of mentors or equivalent.
- Experience of Leadership skills
Desirable
- Previous management experience
Clinical Skills and experience
Essential
- Venepuncture, Cannulation, ECG, Verification of Death, IV Drugs and HLS
- Good communication skills.
- Facilitating Staff development and empowerment.
- Negotiation skills
- The ability to converse at ease with patients, doctors and relatives, and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Desirable
- Health and Safety
- ILS
- Having difficult conversations with staff.
Kowledge
Essential
- On-going professional development.
- Clinical governance.
- Risk management issues.
- Key issues and development in nursing.
Desirable
- Quality Improvement tools ward metrics.
- Previous experience of undertaking appraisals, managing staff, and sickness absence.
- Experience of surgical pathways.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Upholds and models the Trust values
- Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and Nationally.
- Drive for improvement to patient experience
Desirable
- Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Be able to improve or establish new ways of working
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree in Nursing or working towards a degree or equitant
- Preparation of mentors or equivalent.
- Experience of Leadership skills
Desirable
- Previous management experience
Clinical Skills and experience
Essential
- Venepuncture, Cannulation, ECG, Verification of Death, IV Drugs and HLS
- Good communication skills.
- Facilitating Staff development and empowerment.
- Negotiation skills
- The ability to converse at ease with patients, doctors and relatives, and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Desirable
- Health and Safety
- ILS
- Having difficult conversations with staff.
Kowledge
Essential
- On-going professional development.
- Clinical governance.
- Risk management issues.
- Key issues and development in nursing.
Desirable
- Quality Improvement tools ward metrics.
- Previous experience of undertaking appraisals, managing staff, and sickness absence.
- Experience of surgical pathways.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Upholds and models the Trust values
- Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and Nationally.
- Drive for improvement to patient experience
Desirable
- Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Be able to improve or establish new ways of working
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).
