Job summary
The Kings D2 Ward is a 19 bedded unit. The unit specialises as a Silver Trauma ward, supporting people who often have a complex range of care needs and require expert care.
This care is given by a team of friendly, compassionate and dedicated Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Therapists, Doctors and students who work in partnership with a wide range of the multidisciplinary team in order to give the highest standards of person-centred care at all times.
Main duties of the job
- Work under the supervision of a registered nurse in implementing plans and care to ensure the patient physical, social and psychological needs are met
- Act as a patient advocate, assisting when required with examinations
- Minimise the risk of harm to patients, staff and visitors by working according to the Trust risk management policy
- Assist with the Trust's policy around referring patients to the Smoking Cessation service
- Work to eliminate avoidable infection by working according to Infection control policies
- Demonstrates consistent high standard of hand hygiene practice and promote standards to staff, patients and relatives
- Undertake clinical skills ensuring procedures are explained to patient first in order to gain informed consent and involvement in care decisions including undertaking and accurately recording vital signs
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 '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, Experience and Skills
Essential
- NMC Registered Nursing Associate
- Recent Clinical Experience in an acute trust
- Delivery of evidence based care
Desirable
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice.
- Previous experience at Band 4 within specialty
- Evidence of on-going personal + professional development.
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Well- developed verbal & written communication skills.
- Patient focused approach.
- Time management and personal organisation skills.
- Calm under pressure
- Good interpersonal skills. IT Skills
- Understanding of own limitations and seeks management support when Appropriate.
Desirable
- Completed medicine management, IV and venepuncture/cannulation courses.
Governance
Essential
- Essence of Care
- DATIX reporting tool
- Understanding of patient confidentiality, governance regulations and trust's policy surrounding this
Desirable
- Understanding around Duty of candour.
Personal/Professional Attributes
Essential
- Up holds and models the trust values.
- Demonstrates patient focused approach.
Desirable
- Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
Person Specification
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Essential
- NMC Registered Nursing Associate
- Recent Clinical Experience in an acute trust
- Delivery of evidence based care
Desirable
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice.
- Previous experience at Band 4 within specialty
- Evidence of on-going personal + professional development.
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Well- developed verbal & written communication skills.
- Patient focused approach.
- Time management and personal organisation skills.
- Calm under pressure
- Good interpersonal skills. IT Skills
- Understanding of own limitations and seeks management support when Appropriate.
Desirable
- Completed medicine management, IV and venepuncture/cannulation courses.
Governance
Essential
- Essence of Care
- DATIX reporting tool
- Understanding of patient confidentiality, governance regulations and trust's policy surrounding this
Desirable
- Understanding around Duty of candour.
Personal/Professional Attributes
Essential
- Up holds and models the trust values.
- Demonstrates patient focused approach.
Desirable
- Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
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).
