East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Rotary Ward is a 16 bedded unit which also incorporates ENT outpatient clinics. We are a friendly and dynamic team, and we pride ourselves on working together within a supportive and caring culture. There is a wide variety of learning opportunities. Rotary is an elective post-operative ward encompassing ENT, Maxillo Facial, and Ophthalmology. We deal with major head and neck surgery and cancers, as well as a vast array of other varied conditions. Main Duties of the Job
Provide professional leadership, advice, and guidance to junior nurses and healthcare assistants. Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, ensuring accurate and seamless information is conveyed and documented. Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of agreed standards, ensuring that any shortfall is brought to the attention of the line manager. Ensure that all quality initiatives within the nursing environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times. Assist in the development of clinical protocols, ensuring that these are reviewed in accordance with the needs of the service in conjunction with the Ward/Unit manager. Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements. Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with consultants, medical staff, nurse colleagues, and other multi-agency professionals. Undertake nursing assessments competently. Act as the identified nurse for a group of patients by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating their care. Demonstrate leadership in supporting the patient pathway. Act as the patients' advocate. Liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team. Participate in taking an active role in planning effective, timely, and safe discharges. Be clinically competent in all areas of advanced practice relevant to the post. 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. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants from seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. 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
Clinical Skills and Experience
Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust. Delivery of evidence-based practice. Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally. Basic IT skills. Previous experience at Band 5 within specialty. Evidence of facilitating learning in practice. Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development. Governance
NMC Code of Conduct. Clinical Governance. Qualifications
Degree in Adult Nursing. Completion of Preceptorship. 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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Rotary Ward is a 16 bedded unit which also incorporates ENT outpatient clinics. We are a friendly and dynamic team, and we pride ourselves on working together within a supportive and caring culture. There is a wide variety of learning opportunities. Rotary is an elective post-operative ward encompassing ENT, Maxillo Facial, and Ophthalmology. We deal with major head and neck surgery and cancers, as well as a vast array of other varied conditions. Main Duties of the Job
Provide professional leadership, advice, and guidance to junior nurses and healthcare assistants. Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, ensuring accurate and seamless information is conveyed and documented. Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of agreed standards, ensuring that any shortfall is brought to the attention of the line manager. Ensure that all quality initiatives within the nursing environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times. Assist in the development of clinical protocols, ensuring that these are reviewed in accordance with the needs of the service in conjunction with the Ward/Unit manager. Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements. Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with consultants, medical staff, nurse colleagues, and other multi-agency professionals. Undertake nursing assessments competently. Act as the identified nurse for a group of patients by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating their care. Demonstrate leadership in supporting the patient pathway. Act as the patients' advocate. Liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team. Participate in taking an active role in planning effective, timely, and safe discharges. Be clinically competent in all areas of advanced practice relevant to the post. 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. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants from seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. 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
Clinical Skills and Experience
Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust. Delivery of evidence-based practice. Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally. Basic IT skills. Previous experience at Band 5 within specialty. Evidence of facilitating learning in practice. Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development. Governance
NMC Code of Conduct. Clinical Governance. Qualifications
Degree in Adult Nursing. Completion of Preceptorship. 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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
