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. o Leading clinical nursing practice within the clinical area. o Securing and assuring the highest standards of clinical care with the support of the Ward Manager and Head of Nursing. o The effective management of clinical and non-clinical risk reporting to the Manager within the Directorate Clinical Governance Framework.

We are a 24 bedded, Elective Orthopaedic Ward, who offer great development opportunities for you to flourish within this role, as well as career development.

We have a strong team, with great opportunities to develop and gain excellent experience in delivering compassionate and safe care.

We have created a positive learning experiencefor staff with our links to Canterbury Christ Church University and our Workforce and development team, to support you in your CPD.

Main duties of the job

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. o Leading clinical nursing practice within the clinical area. o Securing and assuring the highest standards of clinical care with the support of the Ward Manager and Head of Nursing. o The effective management of clinical and non-clinical risk reporting to the Manager within the Directorate Clinical Governance Framework.

We are a 24 bedded, Elective Orthopaedic Ward, who offer great development opportunities for you to flourish within this role, as well as career development.

We have a strong team, with great opportunities to develop and gain excellent experience in delivering compassionate and safe care.

We have created a positive learning experiencefor staff with our links to Canterbury Christ Church University and our Workforce and development team, to support you in your CPD.

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

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Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Degree in Nursing or working towards a degree or equitant. Preparation of mentors or equivalent.

Desirable

• degree in nursing

Clinical skills and experience

Essential

• Venepuncture, Cannulation, ECG, Verification of Death, IV Drugs and ILS Communication skills. Facilitating Staff development and empowerment. Negotiation. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English. English is essential for the post

Desirable

• health and safety

Knowledge

Essential

• On-going professional development. Clinical governance
• Risk management issues. Key issues and development in nursing.

Desirable

• Quality Improvement tools ward metrics

Other requirements

Essential

• Other requirementsUpholds 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

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kent & Canterbury Hospital

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

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