This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dynamic Senior Nurse with extensive experience, to play a key role in developing the Surgical, Orthopaedic and Gastroenterology Services at East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust. The role will compromise working as part of the speciality nursing team and providing clinical support as well as leadership to the team alongside the nurse consultant. Also, to provide matron support to the Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital sitting under Surgery, Orthopaedics and Gastroenterology.
Main duties of the job
To ensure best practice within Infection Prevention and Control and Clinical Governance, to ensure all areas monitor incidents and complaints are managed in a timely way and responded within appropriate time. To implement and evaluate nursing care throughout the service.
Ensure the highest standards of clinical care by providing leadership and support to professional and direct care staff working in Surgery, Orthopaedics and Gastroenterology at William Harvey Hospital, Canterbury Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital and the outpatient department.
To support and provide leadership to the IBD nursing specialist across the service.
To provide a visible, accessible and authoritative clinical presence to enable staff, patients and their families access to assistance, advice and support.
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
Skills
Essential
Patient and carer centred approach. Clinical credibility and knowledge of evidence based clinical practice. IT Skills. Highly developed verbal and written communication skills. Influencing and negotiating skills. Coaching and facilitating skills. Staff development and empowerment. Ability to handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy. Ability to manage conflicting and complex issues. Flexibility. Ability to prioritise workload and cope under pressure in order to meet deadlines. Calm under pressure. Ability to lead a team. Knowledge of National & local commissioning. Knowledge & skills in all clinical modalities of the service.
Qualifications
Essential
Minimum three years at Band 7 (or higher clinical grade) in a hospital setting. Extensive post registration experience. Ability to evidence continuous quality improvement. Ability to evidence resolving user concerns effectively. Registered Nurse, degree or equivalent. Masters or willing to work towards. Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development related to role.
Personal/Professional Attributes
Essential
Local improvement journey priorities. Current Health Service priorities. National and local nursing agenda. Clinical Governance. Health & Safety.
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
QEQM
St Peters Road
Margate
CT9 4AN
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
344-6323QEH-B #J-18808-Ljbffr
Main duties of the job
To ensure best practice within Infection Prevention and Control and Clinical Governance, to ensure all areas monitor incidents and complaints are managed in a timely way and responded within appropriate time. To implement and evaluate nursing care throughout the service.
Ensure the highest standards of clinical care by providing leadership and support to professional and direct care staff working in Surgery, Orthopaedics and Gastroenterology at William Harvey Hospital, Canterbury Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital and the outpatient department.
To support and provide leadership to the IBD nursing specialist across the service.
To provide a visible, accessible and authoritative clinical presence to enable staff, patients and their families access to assistance, advice and support.
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
Skills
Essential
Patient and carer centred approach. Clinical credibility and knowledge of evidence based clinical practice. IT Skills. Highly developed verbal and written communication skills. Influencing and negotiating skills. Coaching and facilitating skills. Staff development and empowerment. Ability to handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy. Ability to manage conflicting and complex issues. Flexibility. Ability to prioritise workload and cope under pressure in order to meet deadlines. Calm under pressure. Ability to lead a team. Knowledge of National & local commissioning. Knowledge & skills in all clinical modalities of the service.
Qualifications
Essential
Minimum three years at Band 7 (or higher clinical grade) in a hospital setting. Extensive post registration experience. Ability to evidence continuous quality improvement. Ability to evidence resolving user concerns effectively. Registered Nurse, degree or equivalent. Masters or willing to work towards. Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development related to role.
Personal/Professional Attributes
Essential
Local improvement journey priorities. Current Health Service priorities. National and local nursing agenda. Clinical Governance. Health & Safety.
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
QEQM
St Peters Road
Margate
CT9 4AN
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
344-6323QEH-B #J-18808-Ljbffr
