Site: Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital
Town: Margate
Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/01/2025 23:59
Job Overview
We are person-centered, committed to providing excellent, specialist care, alleviating fear and providing support for diagnosis. Join our ever-growing team and be a part of the excellent service we provide. As a department, we believe in each individual and ensure everyone has the right tools and opportunities to develop their careers. Well-being is at the heart of everything we do for our patients and also for each other. You will be working in a positive culture alongside Mental Health First Aiders. Main Duties of the Job
• Delivering high-quality, person-centred care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). • Monitoring patients' condition and health needs, including vital signs, pain assessment, and changes in behaviour. • Administering medications and treatments as delegated by an RN. • Assisting patients with activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. • Promoting patient comfort, dignity, and independence. • Educating patients and their families about health conditions, medications, and self-care. • Performing clinical procedures and assessments as delegated by an RN. • Recognising and responding to changes in patients' condition, escalating concerns to an RN as needed. • Contributing to the development and implementation of patient care plans. • Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care. • Communicating effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. • Documenting patient care accurately and timely. • Collaborating with other healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care. • Supporting junior staff and students. • Participating in ongoing professional development to maintain and enhance skills and knowledge. • Adhering to NMC standards and guidelines. • Promoting a positive and supportive work environment. 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. Person Specification
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
NMC Registered nursing associate Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust Delivery of evidence-based practice Evidence of facilitating learning in practice Previous experience at Band 4 Evidence of ongoing personal & professional development Clinical Skills and Experience
Patient-focused approach Basic IT skills Ability to develop working relationships with others Time management and personal organisation skills Calm under pressure and good interpersonal skills Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively Understanding of own limitations and seeks management support when appropriate Experience within an acute setting Governance
Essence of Care and basic IT skills Datix reporting tool Knowledge of decontamination standards Personal/Professional Attributes
Upholds and models the trust values Ability to develop working relationships with others Time management and personal organisation skills We’ll close this job advert once we’ve received sufficient applications which may be before the closing date so please apply as soon as possible. We only accept online applications. If you have any difficulty with this please contact our Resourcing Team on 01227 866450 who are happy to help. 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. We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds. You can search for and apply for roles directly on our website.
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We are person-centered, committed to providing excellent, specialist care, alleviating fear and providing support for diagnosis. Join our ever-growing team and be a part of the excellent service we provide. As a department, we believe in each individual and ensure everyone has the right tools and opportunities to develop their careers. Well-being is at the heart of everything we do for our patients and also for each other. You will be working in a positive culture alongside Mental Health First Aiders. Main Duties of the Job
• Delivering high-quality, person-centred care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). • Monitoring patients' condition and health needs, including vital signs, pain assessment, and changes in behaviour. • Administering medications and treatments as delegated by an RN. • Assisting patients with activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. • Promoting patient comfort, dignity, and independence. • Educating patients and their families about health conditions, medications, and self-care. • Performing clinical procedures and assessments as delegated by an RN. • Recognising and responding to changes in patients' condition, escalating concerns to an RN as needed. • Contributing to the development and implementation of patient care plans. • Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care. • Communicating effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. • Documenting patient care accurately and timely. • Collaborating with other healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care. • Supporting junior staff and students. • Participating in ongoing professional development to maintain and enhance skills and knowledge. • Adhering to NMC standards and guidelines. • Promoting a positive and supportive work environment. 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. Person Specification
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
NMC Registered nursing associate Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust Delivery of evidence-based practice Evidence of facilitating learning in practice Previous experience at Band 4 Evidence of ongoing personal & professional development Clinical Skills and Experience
Patient-focused approach Basic IT skills Ability to develop working relationships with others Time management and personal organisation skills Calm under pressure and good interpersonal skills Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively Understanding of own limitations and seeks management support when appropriate Experience within an acute setting Governance
Essence of Care and basic IT skills Datix reporting tool Knowledge of decontamination standards Personal/Professional Attributes
Upholds and models the trust values Ability to develop working relationships with others Time management and personal organisation skills We’ll close this job advert once we’ve received sufficient applications which may be before the closing date so please apply as soon as possible. We only accept online applications. If you have any difficulty with this please contact our Resourcing Team on 01227 866450 who are happy to help. 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. We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds. You can search for and apply for roles directly on our website.
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