Job summary
We are looking to recruit a full time Band 5 Registered Nurse for our busy and thriving Outpatients departments at Royal Victoria Hospital Folkestone. It is joined with the William Harvey Hospital part of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. The post will involve working between both sites
Outpatient services are growing and there has never been a better time to join our team and develop your nursing career. We are looking for a friendly and dynamic individual with excellent communication skills to help ensure the delivery of a high quality, evidence based and cost effective Outpatient service for patients and their families.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must be enthusiastic, demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
The department is both challenging and rewarding. As part of your role you will also be involved in helping to develop the HCSW's who play an important role within the department.
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 for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Relevant degree
Desirable
Clinical skills and experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust
- Demonstrates patient focused approach
- Delivery of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 5 within specialty
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
- Evidence of on-going personal and professional development
Governance
Essential
- NMC Code of Conduct
- Essence of Care
- Basic IT skills and well developed verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to develop working relationships with others
- Time management and personal organisation skills
Desirable
- Local nursing standards National Patient Survey
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
Other requirements
Essential
- Upholds the Trust We Care Values
- Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and nationally
- Demonstrate a positive/flexible attitude in the working environment
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Relevant degree
Desirable
Clinical skills and experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust
- Demonstrates patient focused approach
- Delivery of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 5 within specialty
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
- Evidence of on-going personal and professional development
Governance
Essential
- NMC Code of Conduct
- Essence of Care
- Basic IT skills and well developed verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to develop working relationships with others
- Time management and personal organisation skills
Desirable
- Local nursing standards National Patient Survey
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
Other requirements
Essential
- Upholds the Trust We Care Values
- Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and nationally
- Demonstrate a positive/flexible attitude in the working environment
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).
