Registered Nurse- Trauma - Canterbury, United Kingdom - East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

    East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
    East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Canterbury, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Job summary

    Are you a Registered Nurse, a newly qualified Nurse, or training to be a Nurse? Are you looking for an exciting and interesting role, working with a multi-disciplinary team who are committed to delivering high quality and safe patient care? If you are motivated, dedicated, passionate and looking for a new challenge to enhance your personal and professional development, then we would love to hear from you

    We are a 24 bedded, Elective Orthopaedic Ward, who officer great development opportunities for you to flourish within this role, as well as career development.

    We have a strong team, who will support you to develop and gain excellent experience in delivering compassionate and safe care.

    We have created a positive learning experience for staff with our links to Fracture clinic, EOC, SAL, and Theatres.

    We are also dedicated to provide education and training to support you with your CPD, with our links to Canterbury Christ Church Uni and in-house nurse development

    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.
  • Delivery of protocol-based clinical care that had previously been in the domain of registered professionals, under the direction supervision of a state registered practitioner.

    • We have a strong team, with great opportunities to develop and gain excellent experience in delivering compassionate and safe care to this complex and vulnerable group of patients.

    About us

    We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 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.

    "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."

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

    Person Specification

    Other

    Essential

  • To be aware of and adhere to the Trust We Care Values
  • Ability to work calmly under pressure
  • Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and nationally
  • Calm under pressure and ability to work flexibly and collaboratively

    • Knowledge

    Essential

  • NMC code of conduct
  • Clinical governance
  • Risk management
  • Understanding of current issues in nursing

    • Desirable

  • Local nursing standards
  • National Patient survey

    • Skills

    Essential

  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to develop good relationships with other members of the team
  • Able to work to cover the needs of the service
  • Time management and personal organisational skills
  • Patient focused approach
  • Basic IT Skills

    • Desirable

  • Venepuncture, Bladder scans, Catheterisation, Cannulation & IV Meds

    • Qualifications and Training

    Essential

  • Recent wide range of clinical experience in a acute Trust
  • Delivery of evidence based practice
  • Demonstrates patient focused approach
  • Completion of Preceptorship

    • Desirable

  • Previous experience at Band 5 within speciality
  • Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
  • Evidence of on-going personal+ professional development