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Job summary

Main area
G&SM
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (shifts)
Job ref
344-8224KCH-A
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Kent & Canterbury Hospital
Town
Canterbury
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/05/2024 08:00

Employer heading

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Registered Nurse-Stroke and Neurosciences

Band 5

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to cover for maternity leave  as a Band 5 Staff Nurse within a very busy and friendly team.  We are an 19 bedded acute ward specialising in Neuro rehabilitation.   We pride ourselves on our excellent standards of care and excellent team work.  There will be opportunities for training to enhance your skills and knowledge and the successful candidate will be welcomed to a very popular ward within the Trust.  

Main duties of the job

Undertake nursing assessments competently.

Act as the identified nurse for a group of patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care.

Supervise junior members of staff in giving and maintaining high standards of care.

Regularly take charge of the ward in the absence of a more senior member of staff.

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.

Clinically competent in all areas of advanced practice relevant to the post.

Work in accordance with the Health Act (2006) and comply with the national and local infection control policies and procedures and any other related infection prevention policies or procedures.

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.

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 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.

 

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

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Experience in similar role
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in General Medicine

Desirable

Essential criteria
  • Basic clinical skills
Desirable criteria
  • Advanced clinical skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Julie Jones
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01227 868692
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