Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 344-6977WCY
- Employer
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Kent and Canterbury Hospital
- Town
- Canterbury
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Deputy Ward Manager
Band 6
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Registered children’s nurse with proven clinical skills to become a ward based clinical leader within a busy paediatric day case unit at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital. We are seeking an aspiring leader to help move our day case and ambulatory service forward. You must be motivated, a team player and strive to provide high standards of care to all children and their families. The majority of shifts will be worked Monday to Saturday during day time hours at Dolphin Ward, Kent and Canterbury. You will be expected to work, 15 hrs per month, at the acute paediatric inpatient unit based in Margate. Cross site working and unsocial hours may be required, on occasion, to meet the needs of the service. If you are looking for you next step in Paediatric nursing, with minimal unsocial hours then this is a fantastic opportunity to join our Team.
The organisation is currently launching its new improvement focus in the form of an improvement system called We Care. The We Care System is a fundamentally new model that the organisation will be shifting to, it champions empowerment, promotes innovation and will bolster the connection and collaboration of staff throughout the organisation.
Main duties of the job
To lead in the delivery of professional nursing care to patients ensuring the highest possible standards of care are received by children/ young people and their carers while in the ward/unit.
To assist the ward manager and deputise as appropriate in their absence.
To act as an excellent clinical role model and team leader to all staff.
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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RN Child or equivalent
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience at Band 6 within specialty
- Leadership training
Clinical skills and experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision making and problem solving skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and cope under pressure in order to meet deadlines
- Holds EPALS certification or is willing to work towards
- Understands and implements evidence based practice
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of managing a team
- negotiating and influencing skills
Personal and professional devlopment
Essential criteria
- Able to motivate and inspire others
- Can demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development
- Motivated to deliver high quality child centred nursing care
Other
Essential criteria
- Upholds and models the Trust values and behaviours
Governance
Essential criteria
- Understanding of clinical governance and application to the role
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Susan Hewitt
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07448761051
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