As a multi-skilled team, we are working hard to help improve patient's lives and help them to deal with their medical conditions with pride and without fear. We can offer you a rewarding, flexible and supportive role with great opportunities to learn a range of skills and work towards higher personal goals, if this is your desire.
We are offering a Registered Nurse position with opportunities to learn within the speciality of Respiratory, on a fast-paced acute medical ward. The ward is a 23 bedded, monitored unit. Speciality training is given to all staff and supported well by the respiratory teams.
Good education/progression opportunities which will be supported by the Ward Manager.
Main duties of the job
To support the Ward Manager and other colleagues in the everyday running of the ward.
Maintain patient dignity and respect all patients, colleagues, other staff and relatives.
Allocated your own cohort of patients for the shift, you will be their first point of contact and will be responsible for their medical needs.
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 description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered Grades A-C or 4 and above in both English & Maths Desirable In process of taking OSCE and able to register for NMC PIN Evidence of facilitating learning in practice Evidence of on-going personal + professional development Governance Essential Upholding Trust Values Understanding of patient confidentiality, governance regulations and trust's policy surrounding this Clinical Skills and experience Essential Demonstrates patient focused approach Delivery of evidence based practice Demonstrate good time management and organisational skills Remain calm under pressure Personal & Professional Attributes Essential Understanding of NMC code of conduct Desirable Newly qualified Nurse who has applied for NMC PIN Other Requirements Essential Basic IT Skills Good level of spoken and written English is essential Desirable Advanced IT skills Employer details Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Fordwich Ward
QEQM Hospital, St Peters Road
Margate
CT9 4AN
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