Job summary
- Main area
- Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 344-9568WHH
- Employer
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- William Harvey Hospital
- Town
- Ashford
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/04/2026 08:00
Employer heading
Junior Sister/Charge Nurse
Band 6
Job overview
Do you want to work for one of the UK’s largest Trusts?
Kings D2 is a dedicated Silver Trauma Ward with 19 beds.
We have an excellent opportunity for a Band 6 post, to support the ward manager with Clinical Leadership on a Silver Trauma Ward.
We are looking for a person who has some previous experience in Silver Trauma and Health Care of the Older Person, but we also encourage applications from Senior Nurses or those from other health care environments.
Main duties of the job
To provide effective patient care whilst working as a member of the nursing team across East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust. To ensure the maintenance of high standards of patient care in response to service needs.
By working clinically as a member of the nursing team you will work in partnership with the Ward Manger to provide clinical, professional and managerial leadership for a ward-based team of qualified and non-qualified staff. The post holder will be required to deputize in the absence of the Ward Manager and ensure a positive patient experience through the delivery of high standards of patient care. Leading clinical nursing practice
within the clinical area. Securing and assuring the highest standards of clinical care with the support of the Matron and Head of Nursing. The effective management of clinical and non-clinical risk reporting to the
Manager within the Directorate Clinical Governance Framework.
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.
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
Essential criteria
- Registered General Nurse Degree in Nursing or working towards degree or equivalent
- 3 years experience at Band 5 in an acute care setting.
- Practice assessor / Practice supervisor
- Continuous quality improvement.
- Mandatory Training
Desirable criteria
- Working towards degree/equivalent
- Evidence of a career in acute nursing which demonstrates a wide knowledge within the field
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical credibility -Venepuncture, cannulation, ECG’s, PICC/CVC Use, IV Drugs, ILS
- Communication skills Facilitating team
- Staff development & empowerment Negotiation.
- Facilitating team communication/changes.
Desirable criteria
- Health & Safety.
- IT Skills
- ALERT course
Personal & Professional Attributes
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates patient focused approach.
- Understanding of current issues in Nursing.
- Understanding of diabetes and endocrine
Desirable criteria
- Think Glucose course or similar
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Upholds and models the Trust Values Drive for improvement to the patient experience.
- Calm under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
- Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision making and problem-solving skills.
- Support and educate junior members of the team
Governance
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates patient focused approach
- Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct.
- Knowledge of risk management
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of Datix reporting and complaints process
- Knowledge of healthroster
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sara Marsh
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01233 616884
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