Job summary
We require a dynamic registered nurse to work within our award winning team. We are a busy Comprehensive Care Centre, providing expert nursing care for patients with Haemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders along with patients with thrombosis and those requiring anticoagulation. Car driver is essential as we work across all sites within East Kent and our catchment area of Kent. We offer a comprehensive induction program so prior experience within the specialty is not essential.
Main duties of the job
Providing expert nursing led care to patients with Haemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders in both the outpatient setting and community.
We have a great but small but growing team of specialist nurses who work closely with our Medical, physiotherapy, administration and laboratory colleagues within the multidisciplinary team.
Full training and supervision will be provided.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 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.
The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust's People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information and opportunities.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'. If you have any further queries please do not 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 'supporting documents'. If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience at Band 5 registered nurse
- Experience working in a MDT
Desirable
- Band 6 Experience
- Experience within thrombosis, anticoagulation or Haemophilia
- Clinical trial or research experince
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Self motivated with excellent organisational skills
- Excellent venepuncture skills
- IV Drug administration
Desirable
- Experience of service improvement
- Competence with CVADs
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience at Band 5 registered nurse
- Experience working in a MDT
Desirable
- Band 6 Experience
- Experience within thrombosis, anticoagulation or Haemophilia
- Clinical trial or research experince
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Self motivated with excellent organisational skills
- Excellent venepuncture skills
- IV Drug administration
Desirable
- Experience of service improvement
- Competence with CVADs
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).
