Main area: General Medicine
Grade Band: 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (This role will include working nights and weekends)
Job ref: 344-3996WHH
Site: William Harvey Hospital
Town: Ashford
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 10/01/2025 23:59
Job overview
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, expanding your skills and experience within various specialities, 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 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. Working for our organisation
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. Detailed job description and main 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
Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust Delivery of evidence-based practice Demonstrates patient-focused approach Evidence of facilitating learning in practice Evidence of ongoing personal + professional development Previous experience at Band 5 within specialty Knowledge
NMC Code of Conduct Understanding of current issues in nursing Clinical Governance Risk management National Patient Survey Venepuncture/Bladder scans/Catheterisation/Cannulation/IV medications Other requirements
To be aware of and adhere to the Trust’s Vision, Mission & Values Calm under pressure Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively Good interpersonal skills Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and Nationally Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem-solving skills Clinical skills and experience
Ability to develop working relationships with others Time management and personal organisation skills Patient-focused approach Basic IT 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. Evidence of facilitating learning in practice Governance
NMC Code of Conduct Clinical Governance Understanding of current issues in nursing The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements. The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer-facing roles. Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check. Applicants for eligible roles requiring Tier 2 sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria. We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds. If you are applying via NHS Jobs your application will be sent to our recruitment system TRAC. All subsequent information will be generated from TRAC so you won’t be able to see the progress of your application or receive messages through NHS Jobs and we won’t be able to respond to e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. By applying for this post you are agreeing to us transferring your application and details to our system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records.
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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, expanding your skills and experience within various specialities, 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 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. Working for our organisation
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. Detailed job description and main 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
Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust Delivery of evidence-based practice Demonstrates patient-focused approach Evidence of facilitating learning in practice Evidence of ongoing personal + professional development Previous experience at Band 5 within specialty Knowledge
NMC Code of Conduct Understanding of current issues in nursing Clinical Governance Risk management National Patient Survey Venepuncture/Bladder scans/Catheterisation/Cannulation/IV medications Other requirements
To be aware of and adhere to the Trust’s Vision, Mission & Values Calm under pressure Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively Good interpersonal skills Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and Nationally Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem-solving skills Clinical skills and experience
Ability to develop working relationships with others Time management and personal organisation skills Patient-focused approach Basic IT 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. Evidence of facilitating learning in practice Governance
NMC Code of Conduct Clinical Governance Understanding of current issues in nursing The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements. The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer-facing roles. Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check. Applicants for eligible roles requiring Tier 2 sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria. We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds. If you are applying via NHS Jobs your application will be sent to our recruitment system TRAC. All subsequent information will be generated from TRAC so you won’t be able to see the progress of your application or receive messages through NHS Jobs and we won’t be able to respond to e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. By applying for this post you are agreeing to us transferring your application and details to our system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records.
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