Registered Nurse – General Medicine

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Full time
Location: Ashford
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Job offered by: NHS
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East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

We have 9 medical wards based on the William Harvey Hospital site. We currently have vacancies on our Healthcare for Older People (HCOOP) wards, Respiratory ward, and our general medical ward including secondment opportunities for our Respiratory Assessment Day Unit. We are keen to hear from registered nurses that are passionate, forward-thinking, and proactive. If you enjoy working as part of a team and expanding your skills and experience within various specialties, we would like to hear from you. In return, we offer training and career development opportunities. Main duties of the job

To provide high-quality clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations. Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the senior Nurse in Charge. Work autonomously and with others to always deliver high standards of care to patients and their carers, autonomously as part of a team. Communicate in line with Trust values, to patients, carers, and staff at all times. Take every opportunity to continue to develop, practice and expand their own general and specialist nursing skills. 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 responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries, please don't hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Recent clinical experience in an Acute Trust. Delivery of evidence-based practice. Demonstrates patient-focused approach. Previous experience at Band 5 within specialty. Evidence of facilitating learning in practice. Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development. Clinical Skills and Experience

Patient-focused approach. Basic IT skills. Ability to develop working relationships with others. Time management and personal organization skills. Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. Governance

NMC Code of Conduct. Clinical Governance. Understanding of current issues in nursing. Knowledge of Clinical Governance. Knowledge of Quality Improvement. To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission, and Values. Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and nationally. Calm under pressure. Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively. Good interpersonal skills. 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. East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

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