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Job summary

Main area
Nurse
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Fixed term: 9 months
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (days and night shifts)
Job ref
344-7094KCH-C
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Kent and Canterbury Hospital
Town
Canterbury
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59

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East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Registered Nurse - Kingston Ward

Band 5

Job overview

We are looking for fixed term Registered Nurse to cover maternity leave on Kingston Ward for the Acute Stroke unit (Kingston Ward) at Kent and Canterbury Hospital. 

Please see the full job description for the full role. 

Main duties of the job

To provide effective patient care whilst working as a member of the nursing team across East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT).  To ensure the maintenance of high standards of patient care in response to service needs.

You will have plenty of opportunities to develop and grow here at East Kent Hospital University Foundation Trust, you may have come for a job but you’ll stay for a career.

To see the full role please see the job description. 

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 'supporting documents'.

Person specification

Qualification

Essential criteria
  • NMC registered
Desirable criteria
  • .

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Nursing acutely unwell patient
Desirable criteria
  • Interest in respatory medicine

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
Rasmi Benny
Job title
Ward manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01227 783180
Additional information

If you require more information or informal chat please contact Rasmi Benny on 01227 783180. 

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