Registered Nurse - Urgent & Emergency | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 09 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,407 - £34,581 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2024 |
| Location: | Margate, CT9 4AN |
| Company: | East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6212630/344-9563QEH-A |
Summary
We currently have vacancies in the Acute medical unit & Same Day Emergency Care unit areas in AMU Department and we are looking to increase our existing caring and compassionate team with nurses who are keen and enthusiastic; in return we can offer you a stimulating working environment which will develop the skills and abilities required in either speciality. To help you do this you will supported by a large multidisciplinary team which includes an established advanced clinical practitioner (ACP) programme, nurse consultants, practice development support and a governance, quality and audit team. AMU department has two Unit manager and a matron who are supported by the deputy head of Nursing and the care group head of nursing.
To keep abreast of current professional issues and maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform your role effectively
Develop and maintain a professional portfolio
Ensure compliance with professional expectations as outlined in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
To participate in an annual appraisal with relevant reviews and to follow your personal development plan as agreed with your line manager
Work towards adult Critical Care Course
Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, ensuring accurate and seamless information is conveyed and documented
Ensure that all quality initiatives within the critical care environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times
Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements
Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with consultants, medical staff, nurse colleagues and other multi-agency professionals
Undertake nursing assessments competently
Demonstrate leadership in progression of the patient pathway.
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.
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.
This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Apr 2024