East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
The Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, Margate, offers an exciting and supportive environment for ambitious professionals who want to work at the top of their game! We are looking for an experienced nurse to join our dynamic team as a Band 6 Sister. In this role, you will lead and deliver high-quality care to patients, guiding and mentoring junior staff to ensure excellent patient outcomes. You will manage the day-to-day operations of the department, ensuring efficient patient flow and resource management, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Main duties of the job
To work in all areas of the department as required, in line with need and own scope of competence. To demonstrate specialist patient care expertise underpinned by theory and incorporating evidence-based practice. To maintain accountability and demonstrate skills in undertaking assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients without supervision. To take responsibility for the accurate assimilation, interpretation, and reporting of clinical data in relation to patients and take appropriate action. To review and modify planned interventions in response to the needs of patient care and acting independently where appropriate and seeking advice where required. To order appropriate diagnostic investigations, such as x-rays and laboratory tests, to assist in managing episodes of care. To prioritise own work and that of others to ensure the department is managed effectively. To ensure the provision and correct utilisation of specialist equipment for use in patient care. To promote standards of care, and in conjunction with senior colleagues develop these, incorporating current professional recommendations and evidence-based pathways. To promote a multidisciplinary approach to care, recognising, utilising, and valuing the expertise of other disciplines. To act as a positive role model and resource for health professionals. To provide leadership for the nursing team to ensure a high standard of patient care, providing support and supervision as required. 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. Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. Person Specification
Clinical skills and experience
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Leadership skills and excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively prioritise and organise own workload and workload of others. Effective use of research and implementation of evidence-based practice. Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. Experience of delivering presentations. Qualifications and training
Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience. Registered Nurse, Intravenous accreditation, Prep for Mentorship course or equivalent. Degree (BSc) or equivalent in a health-related subject, or working towards. Experience of contributing to research and audit programmes. Governance
Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment. Clear understanding of safeguarding procedures. Other requirements
Upholds and models the Trust values. 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.
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The Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, Margate, offers an exciting and supportive environment for ambitious professionals who want to work at the top of their game! We are looking for an experienced nurse to join our dynamic team as a Band 6 Sister. In this role, you will lead and deliver high-quality care to patients, guiding and mentoring junior staff to ensure excellent patient outcomes. You will manage the day-to-day operations of the department, ensuring efficient patient flow and resource management, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Main duties of the job
To work in all areas of the department as required, in line with need and own scope of competence. To demonstrate specialist patient care expertise underpinned by theory and incorporating evidence-based practice. To maintain accountability and demonstrate skills in undertaking assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients without supervision. To take responsibility for the accurate assimilation, interpretation, and reporting of clinical data in relation to patients and take appropriate action. To review and modify planned interventions in response to the needs of patient care and acting independently where appropriate and seeking advice where required. To order appropriate diagnostic investigations, such as x-rays and laboratory tests, to assist in managing episodes of care. To prioritise own work and that of others to ensure the department is managed effectively. To ensure the provision and correct utilisation of specialist equipment for use in patient care. To promote standards of care, and in conjunction with senior colleagues develop these, incorporating current professional recommendations and evidence-based pathways. To promote a multidisciplinary approach to care, recognising, utilising, and valuing the expertise of other disciplines. To act as a positive role model and resource for health professionals. To provide leadership for the nursing team to ensure a high standard of patient care, providing support and supervision as required. 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. Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. Person Specification
Clinical skills and experience
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Leadership skills and excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively prioritise and organise own workload and workload of others. Effective use of research and implementation of evidence-based practice. Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. Experience of delivering presentations. Qualifications and training
Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience. Registered Nurse, Intravenous accreditation, Prep for Mentorship course or equivalent. Degree (BSc) or equivalent in a health-related subject, or working towards. Experience of contributing to research and audit programmes. Governance
Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment. Clear understanding of safeguarding procedures. Other requirements
Upholds and models the Trust values. 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.
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